Trusted Lead Inspection Services in West Roxbury, MA

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Keep Your West Roxbury Property Lead-Safe and Massachusetts Law Compliant

West Roxbury combines suburban charm with city convenience, offering beautiful residential neighborhoods filled with classic Colonials, charming Cape Cods, and multi-family homes. But with many homes built before 1978, hidden lead-based paint hazards remain a real concern, posing health risks for children under 6 and pregnant individuals.

MKC Associates provides licensed lead inspections in West Roxbury, helping homeowners, landlords, and property managers detect lead hazards, comply with Massachusetts Lead Law, and protect families and tenants. Whether you’re buying a single-family home in Bellevue Hill, renovating a two-family in Centre-Spring Street, or managing rental properties near West Roxbury Parkway, our inspections are tailored to West Roxbury’s housing diversity.

Why West Roxbury Residents Choose MKC for Lead Inspections
  • Local Housing Expertise: We understand the styles and lead risks unique to West Roxbury’s neighborhoods.
  • Licensed, Experienced Inspectors: Led by Jack Mason (MA Lead Inspector #4547), our team blends technical knowledge with clear, client-focused communication.
  • Smooth Compliance Process: We simplify the Massachusetts lead compliance process for homeowners, landlords, and property managers in West Roxbury.
Our Lead Inspection Process in West Roxbury

All MKC inspections in West Roxbury strictly adhere to Massachusetts Lead Law and CLPPP guidelines, ensuring thorough and accurate results:

  1. Research Existing Lead History – Checking for prior compliance documents with state and Boston’s Inspectional Services Department.
  2. Determine Inspection Type – Full Initial, Determination, Risk Assessment, or Post-Compliance, based on your property’s needs.
  3. Convenient Scheduling – Fast, flexible appointments for busy West Roxbury residents.
  4. XRF Lead Paint Testing – Non-destructive scanning that preserves the finishes of older homes.
  5. Visual Hazard Assessment – Identifying peeling paint, friction surfaces, and other hazards typical in West Roxbury’s older housing stock.
  6. Dust Wipe Sampling – Especially important in multi-family homes and properties undergoing renovations.
  7. Clear, Detailed Reporting & Guidance – Providing practical next steps for achieving compliance.
  8. Issuance of Compliance Letters – For properties meeting all safety standards.

Meet Your Lead Inspector

Jack Mason – MA Licensed Lead Inspector (#4547)

Jack Mason has inspected numerous homes in West Roxbury and across Greater Boston. With a background in building science, systems analysis, and over a decade overseeing facilities at Harvard Law School, Jack offers thorough technical skill paired with practical, easy-to-understand explanations.

Having restored his own historic home, Jack understands the balance between preserving West Roxbury’s architectural character and ensuring modern safety and compliance.

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MA License #825
“I love exploring properties with my clients and sharing my knowledge about the safe operation of systems, and the nature and severity of issues and defects.” – Jack Mason

Lead Inspection Pricing for West Roxbury Homes

  • Full Initial Inspection: Starting at $600
  • Multi-Unit Buildings: +$500 per additional unit
  • Risk Assessment: Starting at $800
  • Reinspections: $150/hour + dust wipe fees
  • Post Compliance Assessments: $250/hour

Transparent, competitive pricing with no hidden costs—just trusted service for West Roxbury homeowners.

West Roxbury Spotlight: Local Lead Risks

West Roxbury’s neighborhoods, like Bellevue Hill, Centre-Spring Street, and Brook Farm, feature a mix of housing styles dating back to the early 1900s. Many properties retain original trim, woodwork, and painted surfaces that may still contain lead beneath newer finishes.

With frequent renovations and a strong family housing market, disturbing older surfaces can release hazardous lead dust. A licensed lead inspection is crucial for families with young children, landlords preparing rentals, or buyers navigating West Roxbury’s competitive real estate landscape.

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Schedule Your West Roxbury Lead Inspection Today

Whether you’re preserving a Colonial in Bellevue Hill or preparing a two-family near Centre Street for rental, MKC Associates is your trusted partner for licensed lead inspections in West Roxbury.

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What our clients are saying

I am a first time home buyer and like anyone else, was very nervous about the inspection. I came across this company on Yelp and did not know much other than their great reviews here. They were all right. We had Tom Berthiaume and he went above and beyond during the whole process. Not only did he point out everything to use, he did it in a manner in which we could understand, provided recommendations, and gave us a world of knowledge of things we are not familiar with.

Michael Q.

Hired MKC Associates for single family home inspection in Boston. They came recommended by friends who were very pleased with their service. MKC was prompt to respond to my questions prior to the inspection over the phone. The inspection itself was done by Jameson, who was extremely thorough! He inspected every nook and cranny of that house inside and out, very personable, explained what he was looking at and finding as he went along, and followed up with a thorough report with photos. My father is a building commissioner outside of Boston, he was present for the inspection as my trusted back up, and later commented how impressed he was with the MKC inspector.

L.Keough

Our home inspection was with Morgan and we very much appreciated his attention to detail and the time he took to teach us while he inspected. There were several features of our new home we would not have otherwise understood without Morgan. The thoroughness of the written report was also appreciated by the contractors we hired to fix some of the items – everything was laid out and it simplified their planning. We were referred to Morgan by engineering friends of ours and now we understand why – meticulous, thorough, and entirely pleasant!

Athe T.