Charlotte Lead Paint Inspections for Section 8 Housing

Get The Lead Out® just began working with a client who resides in Section 8 housing with the Charlotte Housing Authority.  This particular problem deals with black, bioorganic growth called mold.  And mold identification and safe removal is a common challenge for many homes and homeowners across Charlotte.  But so is the detection of lead paint.

Get The Lead Out® provides a turnkey, professional lead paint inspection and abatement program for Section 8 Housing across Greater Charlotte.  Our lead paint inspectors are highly-trained, skilled and experienced at identifying possible lead paint presence and associated dangers.



Because so many of our Charlotte Section 8 Housing was built prior to 1978, there is a probability that lead-based paint was used in the construction or renovation process.

Please call Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.com.  Do not deal with the removal of lead paint or lead substances on your own! Or please call the Charlotte Housing Authority to obtain proper and professional lead paint inspection and removal specialists like Get The Lead Out®.  We’re large enough to serve you, yet small enough to care!

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What Does Get The Lead Out® in Charlotte Do with Lead Paint Inspections?

Since 1993, Get The Lead Out® in Charlotte has performed thousands of lead paint inspections on homes, apartment buildings, commercial and educational buildings, and even garages and workshops.  We started Get The Lead Out® almost 19 years ago to become the premier lead paint inspection, testing and removal company serving Charlotte and the Carolinas.

“Probably the biggest question we get on almost a daily basis is ‘how do you test for the presence of lead paint in my house?’” says Pete Hubicki of Get The Lead Out®.  “Our answer is always the same:  It’s part scientific, part experience, part explorer, and part problem-solver.”

Lead Paint Inspections in Charlotte

Get The Lead Out® is a full-service property inspection, remediation, and management services firm dedicated to providing superior environmental inspection and testing.  Our profession is dangerous because we work with dangerous substances like lead paint, mold, asbestos and radon gas.  We always mitigate the danger because we are extremely safe and approach each project with experience and scientific exploration to virtually eliminate our risk of exposure.

Lead paint inspections are scientific exploration and collection of suspected lead paint material in your home, school or church.  Our licensed lead paint inspectors visit your property and carefully collect specimens from strategic points throughout your home.  We then transport these specimens to the laboratory to examine them closely under microscopic conditions to determine if there is a presence of lead in the samples we collected.

If the report shows a presence of lead paint in your home, we can then work with you on several plans of approach to safely remove the lead and make your home safe and lead-free.

“Our lead paint inspectors are educated, trained, experienced and licensed before they join our team,” said Hubicki.  “We take the dangers of lead paint seriously because our homeowners and customers are depending on us to identify possible presence and then safely and professionally remove the offending lead paint presence.”

If your home was built before 1978, there could be a good chance that lead fibers or lead paint were used in the initial construction of your home.  Please call Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.com.  Do not deal with the removal of lead paint or lead substances on your own!  Disturbing the lead from paint or pipe wrapping could cause lead-contaminated dust to be freed and inhaled by you or your children.

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Charlotte Lead Paint Inspections for Home and Apartment Renters

Get The Lead Out® receives many inquiries about lead paint inspections for rental homes and apartments.  Is the landlord responsible for testing your rental for the presence of lead paint?  Is the landlord required to let you know if your rental unit has lead paint within your premises?

Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly.

Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting a pre-1978 house:

LANDLORDS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect. Leases must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint.

In general, the older your home, the more likely it has lead-based paint.  And we have many subdivisions and homes around Greater Charlotte that were built prior to 1978.  It is part of our city’s charm and attraction.  All landlords are required to tell both their new and old tenants if they know of any lead based paint in the apartment or rental home. The landlord also must give tenants any reports that he may have concerning any tests for lead paint in the apartment.

There are federal laws which help protect home and apartment renters from the dangers of lead paint.  You can always contact the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) by visiting their website here.  Get The Lead Out® is a certified and professionally-licensed lead paint inspection and lead paint removal company.

If you would like to learn more about lead paint inspections and lead paint safety, please contact Pete Hubicki of Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz.  We can help apartment owners and landlords with the professional testing for the presence of lead paint and the removal of lead paint if it is found!

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FHA 203K Rehab Loans with Charlotte Lead Paint Inspection Company Get The Lead Out

Charlotte homeowners have heard quite a bit lately about FHA 203k Rehab loans for residential purchase and renovation projects.  Get The Lead Out® in Charlotte is an experienced and highly-qualified lead paint and asbestos inspection and removal company that can assist you with required 203k loan requirements for these environmental inspections.

Get The Lead Out® wants you to know what the FHA 203k Rehab loan program will cover.  The eligible homeowners can receive up to $35,000 for eligible residential renovations like:

• Repair/replacement roofs, gutters and downspouts

• Repair/replacement/upgrade of existing HV AC systems

• Repair/replacement/upgrade of plumbing and

• Electrical systems

• Repair/replacement of existing flooring

• Minor remodeling that does not involve structural repairs

• Exterior and interior painting

• Weatherization: including storm windows and doors, insulation, weather stripping, etc.

• Appliances — purchase and installation is included. Appliances may include freestanding ranges, refrigerators,

• Washers/dryers, dishwashers and microwaves.

• Lead-based paint stabilization or abatement of lead-based paint hazards

• Repair/replace/add exterior decks, patios, porches

• Basement finishing and remodeling that does not involve structural repairs

• Basement waterproofing

• Window and door replacements and exterior wall residing

• Septic system and/or well repair or replacement

• Improvements to accessibility for persons with disabilities

For lead-based paint stabilization — costs above and beyond that paid for by HUD when it sells real estate owned (REO).

Meet with your mortgage company or lender to apply and learn more about this popular FHA 203k Rehab loan program.  Then, rely on Get The Lead Out® to perform your lead paint, asbestos and mold inspections and removals! 

Call Pete Hubicki with Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz for more information about our lead paint inspection, asbestos inspection and mold remediation programs!

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Charlotte 203k FHA Loan Funds and Required Lead Paint Inspections!

One of the approved uses for 203k loan funds is for the stabilization or abatement of lead-based paint. If the house you are considering to purchase was built prior to 1978, a lead paint inspection can identify the location of any lead paint.  After Get The Lead Out® stabilizes or removes any lead paint, our clearance testing will show that thee is no hazardous lead dust remaining in the house.

Many of the 203k FHA loans in our Greater Charlotte area are used for the acquisition and remodeling of vacant houses.  If a  house has been sitting vacant for a time, mold might be an issue. Get The Lead Out® can test the house for the presence of mold, identify the type of spore, determine where the moisture is entering the house, and recommend a mold removal action plan.

The 203k FHA home loan program is an exciting and unique type of program for homeowners who enjoy the architectural history and beautiful “age” of homes around our Greater Charlotte area.

We can help you with any type of environmental, lead paint or mold inspections and removal.  Please call Pete Hubicki with Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz.  We look forward to working with you and your 203k FHA home loan process!

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Is a 203k FHA Home Loan Right for You?

Get The Lead Out® is excited about the recent surge in popularity about the 203k FHA Home Loan program!  203(k) loans are becoming more popular than ever.  This is because there are so many foreclosures on the market that need repairs. 

203(k) loans will allow you to do repairs up to FHA limits in your area, but have a minimum of $5,000 that goes toward repairs.   This loan allows a customer to finance the purchase price, or the existing balance, and the cost of improvements into the loan amount.

There is one closing and funds are held into an escrow account and dispersed as work is completed.  The program has the same guidelines as the regular FHA program and can be combined with the HUD $100 down program.  You can have up to 6 months to complete the work!

Get The Lead Out® performs lead paint inspections and mold inspections for 203k FHA home loan programs.  Our professional lead paint and mold inspection teams will perform an overall inspection and alert you and your bank to the presence of lead paint, lead dust or mold.  If the presence is discovered, we can safely manage the removal of the lead paint and mold.

To find out more about our lead paint inspections and mold inspection programs for the 203k FHA home loan process, please call Pete Hubicki at Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz.  We can work directly with you or your lender!

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Get The Lead Out® Provides Inspections for Charlotte FHA 203K Home Loans

One of the best pieces of financial news to hit the Charlotte mortgage and home buyer’s market is the FHA 203K home loan.  Get The Lead Out® in Charlotte is working with lenders and home buyers because there are so many foreclosures on the market that need repairs. 

203(k) loans will allow you to do repairs up to FHA limits, but have a minimum of $5,000 that goes toward repairs.   This loan allows a customer to finance the purchase price, or the existing balance, and the cost of improvements into the loan amount. There is one closing and funds are held into an escrow account and dispersed as work is completed.  The program has the same guidelines as the regular FHA program and can be combined with the HUD $100 down program.  You can have up to 6 months to complete the work, which is very generous.

One of the approved uses for 203k loan funds is for the stabilization or abatement of lead-based paint. If the house was built prior to 1978, a lead paint inspection can identify the location of any lead paint.  After we stabilize or remove the lead paint, our clearance testing will show that there is no  hazardous lead dust remaining in the house. 

Many of the 203k loans are used for the acquisition and remodeling of vacant houses.  If a house has been sitting vacant for a time, mold might be an issue. We can test the house for the presence of mold, identify the type of spore, determine where the moisture is entering the house that is permitting the mold to grow, and recommend a removal action plan.

Over the next few weeks, Get The Lead Out® will be posting more information about this awesome FHA 203K home loan program available here in Charlotte.  For lead paint, asbestos and mold inspections, please contact Pete Hubicki at Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz.  We can assist you with the inspections and removal portion of your FHA 203K loan!

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