Syracuse and Onondaga County
Lead Paint Inspection and Abatement in Syracuse, NY
Onondaga Lead Services connects Syracuse and Onondaga County property owners with licensed, EPA-certified contractors for lead paint inspection, testing, and removal. We are a marketing service, not a contractor, and the connection is free.
- Licensed, EPA-certified contractors
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Local to Onondaga County
Get your free inspection or quote
Tell us about your property and we will connect you with a licensed, EPA-certified lead paint contractor near you.
When you submit this form, your information is shared with a licensed lead paint contractor for the purpose of scheduling your free inspection or quote.
Why lead paint is a real concern in older Syracuse homes
Syracuse and Onondaga County have some of the oldest housing in the country. In the City of Syracuse, roughly 4 in 10 homes were built before 1940, and across Onondaga County the median home dates to around 1961 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey). That matters because age is the single biggest predictor of lead paint.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and homes built before 1950 are the most likely to contain it and at the highest levels. Lead exposure is a particular risk for young children. When you need lead paint removal in Syracuse, the right first step is often a professional lead paint inspection or risk assessment by a qualified contractor.
We make that first step simple. Onondaga Lead Services connects you with an independent, licensed contractor who can inspect, test, or address lead hazards in your property. We do not perform the work ourselves, and we never charge you to be connected.
Lead paint services we can connect you with
Most property owners start with one of these three services. We also connect you with contractors for lead paint testing, lead risk assessment, and lead-safe (RRP) renovation. Every service is performed by an independent, licensed professional.
Lead Paint Inspection
A surface-by-surface check for lead-based paint, common in older Syracuse-area homes.
Learn moreLead Abatement & Removal
Permanent removal and long-term control of lead hazards by licensed abatement contractors.
Learn moreRental Property Lead Compliance Landlords
For landlords: connect with a contractor who helps you meet lead-safe rental requirements.
Learn moreWho we help
We connect three kinds of property owners with the right lead paint contractor.
Homeowners
Worried about lead paint in an older Syracuse-area home, especially with young children in the house.
Landlords
Rental owners facing the NY lead rental registry and the October 1, 2026 Lead-Safe Certificate deadline for covered pre-1980 buildings.
Home sellers and buyers
Selling or buying a pre-1978 home and dealing with federal lead disclosure and the inspection window.
How the connection works
Three simple steps, and no cost to you.
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Tell us about your property
Share a few details about your home or rental and what prompted your search. It takes a minute.
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Get a free quote from a licensed contractor
We connect you with an independent, licensed, EPA-certified lead paint contractor serving your area.
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Schedule your free inspection or quote
The contractor follows up to schedule a free, no-obligation inspection or quote. You decide what is next.
Honest about what we are
- Connect you with licensed local contractors
- Make it free to request a quote
- Point you to authoritative lead resources
- Not a lead paint contractor
- We do not inspect, test, or abate
- We are not EPA certified; the contractor is
Onondaga Lead Services is operated by Compass Camper LLC (Oregon), operating as Compass Lead Group.
Trusted lead resources
We are not affiliated with these agencies. We link to them because they are the authoritative sources on lead paint and child health.
What it costs, and what happens after you send it
- What does lead work cost in Onondaga County?
- No price is published on this site yet, and that is a deliberate hold rather than an oversight. Lead work is quoted per property, and this site does not publish a figure until it has been confirmed with local providers rather than borrowed from a national average. What you are buying decides most of it. A visual risk assessment, an XRF survey that reads every painted surface, and laboratory chip or dust-wipe sampling are three different jobs at three different prices, and abatement is a different order of magnitude again from any of them. Age and size of the property, how many surfaces are deteriorated, and whether a tenant or a young child is involved all move it. The EPA-certified inspector or risk assessor we send your request to prices it after seeing the property, and the quote is free. Onondaga County and New York run lead programs that may cover part of the work for eligible owners. The agencies set the terms and change them, so this site links them rather than printing amounts. The inspection cost guide explains what each service actually covers, so a quote makes sense when you have one.
- How fast will someone get back to me?
- Calls and form submissions reach Compass Camper LLC directly. We read the request and pass it to an independent EPA-certified lead professional serving Onondaga County, usually within about an hour during the day. That professional then contacts you to look at the property and quote the work on their own schedule.
- What work is covered?
- Lead paint inspection, lead paint testing, lead risk assessment, lead-safe renovation under the RRP rule, lead abatement, and rental property lead compliance. See every service.
Only the EPA-certified professional we send your request to can price your actual property. Compass Camper LLC does not perform lead inspection or abatement work and does not quote it.
Frequently asked questions
Which homes are most likely to have lead paint?
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and homes built before 1950 are the most likely to contain it and at higher levels. Much of the housing in Syracuse and Onondaga County predates 1978, which is why lead paint is a common local concern.
How much does the connection cost me?
Using our form to be connected with a licensed contractor is free. The contractor we send your request to can provide a free, no-obligation inspection or quote. You decide whether to move forward.
Is the contractor I am matched with licensed and certified?
We connect you with contractors who hold current EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) certification where the work requires it, or New York State lead abatement licensing for abatement-scope work, and who carry liability insurance. The contractor holds those credentials; we do not.
I am a landlord. Can you help with rental lead requirements?
Yes. We can connect you with a contractor who helps landlords meet lead-safe rental requirements in New York and the City of Syracuse. We do not guarantee compliance; the contractor performs the work and the obligations rest with the property owner.
What if my child may have been exposed to lead?
That is a health matter, not something we handle. Contact your physician or the EPA National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD, and reach out to the Onondaga County Health Department lead program. We are a marketing service and do not provide medical or safety advice.
Get connected with a licensed lead paint contractor
Free, no-obligation, and local to Syracuse and Onondaga County.
Request your free inspection or quote
Tell us about your property. A licensed, EPA-certified contractor can follow up to schedule your free, no-obligation inspection or quote.
When you submit this form, your information is shared with a licensed lead paint contractor for the purpose of scheduling your free inspection or quote.
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