DC · Maryland · Virginia

Dust sampling & clearance
done right.

Not sure what you need? We'll tell you — and get it done fast.

Licensed in DC, MD & VA
~5 day turnaround
Certified inspectors
~5 business day turnaround — expedited available

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What we do

Three services.
One trusted team.

Most clients aren't sure which service they need — that's normal. We'll help you figure it out.

Most requested

Dust Sampling & Clearance

Required after renovation or abatement work. We collect floor and window wipe samples, send them to an accredited lab, and deliver a clearance report — typically needed for permits and rental compliance.

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For permits & sales

XRF Lead Inspection

A non-destructive scan of painted surfaces using X-ray fluorescence technology. Required for many renovation permits in DC, MD, and VA, and often requested in real estate transactions for pre-1978 properties.

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Comprehensive

Lead Risk Assessment

A full evaluation of lead-based paint hazards throughout a property — covering paint, dust, and soil. Required for certain federal and DC rental compliance programs and recommended for older properties undergoing major renovation.

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Why Luma Lead

Built for the DMV market.

We know the regulations, the labs, and the timelines across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

01

We guide you to the right service

Don't know what you need? That's what we're here for. We ask the right questions and point you in the right direction — no guessing required.

02

~5 business day turnaround

Standard reports in approximately five business days. Expedited options available when your permit or closing timeline can't wait.

03

Licensed across all three jurisdictions

DC, Maryland, and Virginia each have their own lead inspection rules. We're licensed in all three so your work never hits a regulatory wall.

04

Accredited lab partners

Samples are processed through accredited labs with a track record of reliable, defensible results accepted by local regulators.

Where we work

Serving the entire DMV region.

From Capitol Hill to the Virginia suburbs — we cover it all.

Washington, DC

All DC neighborhoods — Capitol Hill, Columbia Heights, Anacostia, Petworth, Shaw, Brookland, and more.

Maryland

Prince George's County, Montgomery County, Charles County, Anne Arundel County, and surrounding areas.

Virginia

Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Falls Church, Prince William County, and the broader Northern Virginia region.