Certified lead paint inspectors & abatement firms in Massachusetts
Massachusetts licenses private lead inspectors and risk assessors individually. The state list gives city, company, phone and email but no street address, so listings are placed by city.
Massachusetts lead paint rules in brief
- Under the Massachusetts Lead Law, homes built before 1978 where a child under 6 lives must have lead hazards corrected. A licensed lead inspector or risk assessor does the inspection.
- Inspectors and risk assessors are licensed individually; the state list gives their city, phone and email.
- Deleading itself must be done by a licensed deleading contractor (or, for some tasks, the owner after training). That list isn't included here yet.
Sources: Massachusetts Lead Law (M.G.L. c. 111, ss. 189A-199B). Plain-language summary, not legal advice. Confirm with the agency.
Browse all 10 counties
- Berkshire (1)
- Bristol (8)
- Essex (7)
- Hampden (2)
- Hampshire (1)
- Middlesex (18)
- Norfolk (9)
- Plymouth (2)
- Suffolk (2)
- Worcester (8)
Licensed in MA but based elsewhere (2)
What lead work typically costs
| Item | Typical range (national) |
|---|---|
| Lead paint inspection | $239-$437, average about $338 (HomeAdvisor lead paint inspection cost guide) |
| Lead paint removal / abatement | $1,478-$5,520, average about $3,499 (HomeAdvisor lead paint removal cost guide) |
National figures, not local quotes. Large homes and multi-unit buildings cost more. Try the estimate tool.
Frequently asked questions
Who can do a lead paint inspection in Massachusetts?
Under the Massachusetts Lead Law, homes built before 1978 where a child under 6 lives must have lead hazards corrected. A licensed lead inspector or risk assessor does the inspection.
How many certified lead professionals are listed in Massachusetts?
Lead Paint Roster lists 60 listings from MA records retrieved 2026-10-12: 30 lead inspection / evaluation, 34 lead risk assessment.
How much does a lead inspection cost?
A national cost guide reports $239-$437 (average about $338) for a lead paint inspection. Larger homes cost more.