Whoa! Wait a minute! Stop! Charlotte’s Get The Lead Out® says that regardless of what part of the house your Charlotte remodeling project takes place in, there are good work practices that you can use to help minimize or prevent indoor air and other indoor environmental problems like lead paint and asbestos poisoning.
A good thought to adopt prior to beginning any remodeling home is that you should assume that any paint in homes built before 1978 in Charlotte contains lead! Until you find out for sure, treat the paint as containing lead!
Get The Lead Out® suggests at least starting with our basic $350 Lead Paint Test. Our basic $350 Lead Paint Test will uncover any lead paint to be found inside your 2,000 sq.ft. or less home. We do offer tests for homes that are larger than 2,000 sq.ft. Our Lead Paint Test is a professional lead paint testing and inspection process conducted by a licensed, experienced Get The Lead Out® inspector. We also provide you with an easy-to-understand, comprehensive Lead Paint Inspection Report that will outline any areas found to contain lead paint.
OK, now you’re ready to move forward with your remodeling project. Get The Lead Out® is aligned with the Environmental 
Protection Agency (EPA) and we firmly believe in supporting their good work practices, which include:
Correct the underlying cause of any problem. For example, if you are repairing a damaged paint surface, look to see what might have caused the damage, e.g., moisture from the inside (such as condensation), or from the outside (as with roof leaks), rubbing or impact of painted surfaces, or structural damage.
Do Not Disturb Asbestos. If a project requires disturbing areas that contain asbestos, contact Get The Lead Out® or contact your health department for advice before proceeding. Asbestos is harmful to children and pregnant women!
Avoid Exposure to Mold or Bacteria. Basic Mold Cleanup. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposure include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. The key to mold control is moisture control. It is important to dry damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. If mold is a problem in your home, clean up the mold and get rid of the excess water or moisture. Fix leaky plumbing or other sources of water. Wash mold off hard surfaces with detergent and water, and dry completely. Absorbent materials (such as ceiling tiles and carpet) that become moldy may have to be replaced! Get The Lead Out® can test and treat your home for harmful molds.
Avoid Creating Dust (and Contain Dust That Can't Be Avoided). Many remodeling activities, from demolition to removing wood casings, have the potential to create dust. Use low-dust work practices (for example, mist surfaces with water before sanding or scraping). Cover the area under work with a durable protective sheeting (e.g., a plastic or poly tarp). Use barriers to keep dust contained to immediate work area.
You can learn more about good work practices during remodeling by visiting this EPA site.
To learn more about how Get The Lead Out® in Charlotte can provide affordable Lead Paint Testing and Asbestos Testing, please call us at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz. Get The Lead Out® has conducted thousands of Lead Paint and Asbestos inspections since 1993!
