Who we work with

We know your world.
Not just your property.

Lead inspection needs look different depending on who you are and why you need the work done. Whether you're a property manager juggling compliance deadlines or a homebuyer navigating a pre-1978 purchase, we speak your language — and we know what you actually need.

🏢 Property Managers 🤝 Real Estate Agents 🏘️ Landlords & Investors 🔨 General Contractors ⚡ Expediters 🏠 Homebuyers 👨‍👩‍👧 Homeowners
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Property Managers

You're responsible for keeping properties compliant across a portfolio — and lead inspection requirements don't wait for a convenient time. We make it easy to schedule, turn around reports fast, and keep your records clean.

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What we hear from property managers
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Compliance deadlines sneak up. Rental certificates expire, tenants turn over, and suddenly you need a clearance report by next week. We offer ~5 business day turnaround with expedited options when the timeline is tight.
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Portfolio-scale record keeping is a headache. We keep your reports organized and delivered in a format that's easy to file, share with tenants, or submit to regulators.
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Properties span multiple jurisdictions. DC, Maryland, and Virginia each have different requirements. We're licensed in all three — one call, no juggling multiple vendors.
Services most relevant to you
Dust sampling & clearance — post-renovation and rental certificate compliance
XRF lead inspection — pre-renovation permit requirements
Lead risk assessment — DOEE and HUD-funded property compliance
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Real Estate Agents

A lead inspection shouldn't be the thing that delays a closing. We're fast, reliable, and we know what buyers, sellers, and lenders need — so you can keep deals moving.

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What we hear from real estate agents
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Closing timelines are unforgiving. When a lender or buyer requests a lead inspection mid-transaction, you need a vendor who can turn it around without holding up the deal. That's exactly what we do.
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Pre-1978 properties need extra diligence. Older DC and Maryland housing stock almost always requires some level of lead disclosure or inspection. We help you stay ahead of it before it becomes a negotiation issue.
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You need a vendor you can refer confidently. When you send a client to us, we treat them like yours — professional, responsive, and clear in our communication.
Services most relevant to you
XRF lead inspection — pre-sale due diligence and disclosure
Dust sampling & clearance — post-renovation clearance before listing
"When a buyer asks about lead, I want to be the agent who already has an answer — not the one scrambling for a vendor."
— A common sentiment from DMV agents we work with
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Landlords & Investors

Whether you own one rental unit or a growing portfolio, lead compliance is a recurring cost of doing business in DC, MD, and VA. We help you stay compliant efficiently — so you can focus on the investment, not the paperwork.

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What we hear from landlords & investors
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Compliance costs add up fast. We price fairly and work efficiently — no unnecessary upsells, just the service you actually need to stay compliant and protect your tenants.
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Tenant turnover means recurring inspections. In Maryland especially, rental certificates need to be renewed or reissued at key milestones. We make the repeat process easy and predictable.
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Renovations trigger new requirements. Planning a rehab? We can inspect before work begins and issue clearance when it's done — handling both ends of the compliance cycle.
Services most relevant to you
Dust sampling & clearance — rental certificates and post-renovation clearance
XRF lead inspection — pre-renovation permits and due diligence
Lead risk assessment — comprehensive hazard evaluation for older properties
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General Contractors

You need a lead inspector who shows up on time, turns reports around fast, and doesn't create problems for your permit timeline. We fit into your workflow — not the other way around.

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What we hear from general contractors
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Permit timelines are everything. A delayed inspection report can push back your entire schedule. Our ~5 business day turnaround — with expedited options — is designed around your job site timeline, not ours.
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You work across multiple jurisdictions. DC, Maryland, and Virginia all have different requirements. We know all three and can advise on what's needed before the permit office does.
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You need a reliable sub you can call repeatedly. We're building long-term relationships with GCs across the DMV. When you refer us to a client, we show up professionally and make you look good.
Services most relevant to you
XRF lead inspection — pre-renovation permit requirement
Dust sampling & clearance — post-renovation permit closeout
Lead risk assessment — comprehensive pre-renovation evaluation
"The last thing I need is an inspector who's hard to reach, slow on reports, and creates problems at the permit office."
— A recurring theme from GCs in the DMV
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Expediters

Your job is to move permits through the system as fast as possible. Our job is to make sure lead inspection is never the bottleneck. We know the permit offices, we know what they need, and we turn reports around fast.

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What we hear from expediters
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Speed is the entire job. You can't afford to wait a week for a lead report. Our standard turnaround is ~5 business days, and we offer expedited service when your permit timeline demands it.
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Reports need to be right the first time. A rejected submission because of a report error is a nightmare. We know what DC DOEE, MDE, and Virginia permit offices expect — and we deliver reports in the right format, every time.
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You need a vendor who picks up the phone. When a permit officer has a question, you need answers immediately. We're reachable, responsive, and we communicate proactively if anything comes up.
Services most relevant to you
XRF lead inspection — the most common permit requirement
Dust sampling & clearance — post-renovation permit closeout
"Expediters don't get credit when things go smoothly — they only hear about it when something goes wrong. We make sure lead inspection is never the thing that goes wrong."
— Luma Lead Services
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Homebuyers

Buying a pre-1978 home in DC, Maryland, or Virginia? Lead paint is a real consideration — especially if you have young children. We give you clear, honest information so you can make a confident decision.

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What we hear from homebuyers
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"I don't know what I'm looking at." Most buyers have never dealt with lead inspections before. We walk you through what we're testing, what the results mean, and what — if anything — you need to do about it.
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Young children change the calculus. Lead dust and deteriorating paint pose the greatest risk to children under six. If you're buying a home for a growing family, an inspection gives you the peace of mind you need before moving in.
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You're planning to renovate. Buying a fixer-upper in DC or Maryland? Renovation work on a pre-1978 home almost always triggers lead inspection requirements. Better to know before you start than to hit a compliance wall mid-project.
Services most relevant to you
XRF lead inspection — pre-purchase due diligence
Lead risk assessment — comprehensive evaluation for families with young children
Dust sampling & clearance — pre-occupancy clearance after renovation
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Homeowners

You're not buying or selling. You're not a landlord. You just want to know your family is safe in the home you live in — especially if it was built before 1978. That's a completely valid reason to call us.

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What we hear from homeowners
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"We just had a baby and I want to be sure." Lead dust is invisible and odorless — the only way to know it's there is to test. If your home was built before 1978 and you have young children, an inspection gives you certainty either way.
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"There's peeling paint and I don't know if it's a problem." Deteriorating paint in older homes is the most common source of lead exposure. We can tell you quickly whether what you're seeing is a hazard — and what to do about it if it is.
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"We're about to renovate and want to do it safely." Disturbing lead paint during renovation is one of the highest-risk scenarios for exposure. A pre-renovation inspection protects your family and keeps you compliant with local permit requirements.
Services most relevant to you
XRF lead inspection — non-destructive scan of all painted surfaces
Lead risk assessment — full evaluation of paint, dust, and soil hazards
Dust sampling & clearance — post-renovation confirmation that your home is safe
"You don't need a permit deadline or a closing date to justify knowing whether your home is safe. Peace of mind is reason enough."
— Luma Lead Services

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