# Lead paint: choose the right assessment

Lesson 2 of [Asbestos and lead: buyer foundations](https://abatement.fyi/academy/asbestos-and-lead-buyer-foundations.md), 12 minutes.

Before buying lead-related services, decide what question you need answered. “Does this building have lead-based paint?” and “Does this building have lead hazards, and what should we do?” sound similar but describe different services. EPA distinguishes a lead-based paint inspection from a lead-based…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Asbestos and lead: buyer foundations works](https://abatement.fyi/academy/asbestos-and-lead-buyer-foundations.md).

Also on the [web page](https://abatement.fyi/academy/asbestos-and-lead-buyer-foundations/lead-inspection-or-risk-assessment).