Charlotte Lead Paint, Asbestos & Environmental Inspections Company Names New President

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (April 13, 2012) - Charlotte, NC-based Get The Lead Out® announced today that Kathryn Hubicki has been appointed the new company president effective immediately. Ms. Hubicki has more than ten years of experience in the environmental field and has licenses to perform lead-paint and asbestos inspections in several states.

“Get The Lead Out® is a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise that has served the Southeast United States since 1993,” said company co-founder Pete Hubicki. “To date, our company has performed thousands of lead paint and asbestos inspections on all types of buildings and properties across the Southeast U.S., and we are excited to have Kathryn now lead our company growth and expansion.”

“Our clients include single homeowners, private developers with portfolios of office and apartment buildings, hospitals, mortgage and insurance companies, and government agencies of all sizes,” said Kathryn Hubicki. “My goals as company president include maintaining our high levels of scientific education, experience, training and levels of service that our family business has presented over the past 19 years.”

For lead paint inspection, asbestos inspection and abatement, and our other environmental services, please contact Kathryn Hubicki at 704-376-3594 or email koh@gettheleadout.biz. 

About Get The Lead Out®

Get The Lead Out® is a full-service property inspection, remediation, and abatement management services firm dedicated to providing superior environmental inspection and testing for asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, radon, and property assessments for private residences, public housing, schools and commercial properties. 

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Lead-Based Paint Regulations Protect Charlotte Residents

Get The Lead Out® would like you to know that lead-based paint regulations protect Charlotte residents. If you are considering remodeling or renovating your home, you need to be aware of the dangers of lead exposure. Lead-based paint was used in the majority of homes before it was banned in 1978. Common renovation activities, such as sanding, cutting, and demolition, can create hazardous dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint. This lead-contaminated dust is the most common source of lead exposure for children. Young children, under the age of six, are the most vulnerable to these dangers because it affects their developing brains and nervous systems.

In order to protect residents and workers, North Carolina has enacted laws requiring the use of lead-safe work practices and other actions to prevent lead poisoning when lead-based paint is disturbed during renovation and remodeling work. "Under this law, contractors, property managers and other paid workers doing renovations, constructions or repairs in homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978, must be trained and certified," says Kathryn Hubicki, President of Get The Lead Out®.

Because Charlotte is an older city, many of the homes were built before 1978 and contain lead-based paints. Get The Lead Out® is certified in lead paint inspection, testing, and removal. "We have 19 years of experience and have performed thousands of lead paint inspections," says Hubicki.

If you suspect that your home may contain lead paint, please call Pete Hubicki with Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz to arrange a lead paint inspection and test.  We will uncover whether your home tests positive for the presence of lead paint!

Should Pregnant Women’s Homes be Tested for Lead Paint in Charlotte?

Get The Lead Out® in Charlotte has been noticing some interesting trends in protecting children, pregnant women and unborn infants against the dangers of exposure to lead paint and lead paint poisoning.  One of these really interesting programs is taking place in St. Louis, MO.

In a nutshell, the program in the city of St. Louis tests the homes of pregnant women for the presence of lead paint and removes any before the baby is born.  This type of “SWAT-team” approach can eliminate or reduce the children’s exposure to lead paint.

Get The Lead Out® knows that approximately 250,000 children are exposed to dangerous levels of lead paint and become poisoned.  Experts report that as many as twice that amount, or 500,000, children are affected.  Lead permanently damages a child’s brain, lowering IQ and causing lifelong behavior problems and learning disabilities.  (Source, March 2, 2012 article from NPR)

Even though the United States has had a real effort of removing lead paint from substandard housing, there are approximately 24 million houses and apartments in the US that are still thought to have lead paint, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Congress recently cut funding for lead testing of children from $30 million to $2 million.  This money is given to local health departments to pay for children’s blood tests.  You can read more about the funding cut here.

How Can Get The Lead Out® Help?

Get The Lead Out® is an experienced, professional lead paint inspection, lead paint testing and lead paint removal company.  We have more than 18 years of experience working with all types of housing and community housing neighborhoods.

Lead paint poisoning and the detection and removal of dangerous lead paint has become one of our country’s most highly regulated environmental issues.  We have performed thousands of lead inspections, site assessments, and risk assessment projects.  Our clients trust us for providing cost-saving, environmentally-effective and safe solutions to locate and remove any lead paint discovered.

A typical lead paint test from Get The Lead Out® starts at $400 for an average 1,500 sq.ft. home.  Our basic $400 lead paint test includes professional testing with one of our licensed, experienced Lead Assessors, along with a comprehensive inspection report that will contain the lead-based paint findings from your home.

To learn more about lead paint testing, or to schedule your lead paint test, please call Kathryn Hubicki at 704-376-3594 or email koh@gettheleadout.biz.  We can help!

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Protecting Charlotte Children from the Affects of Lead Paint Poisoning

It’s a national statistic that approximately 1 million children are affected by lead poisoning annually.  Get The Lead Out® in Charlotte wants you to know that lead poisoning is 100% preventable when you know what to look for and what to do.

There is a good chance that any home, building, school or daycare center built before 1978 in Charlotte contains some lead paint.  And just a  few particles of dust from lead-based paint are enough to poison a child, with the effects possibly lasting a lifetime.

There are “danger zones” around your home where the presence of lead paint can be found or introduced.  The graphic below is an interactive website tool that can show you and your children where the presence of lead paint might be found in your home.  Click on the graphic to visit the actual website.

Q. How does lead get into my children's bodies?

A. It enters the body through the mouth or nose. Lead is not absorbed through the skin.

Q. How do I know if my children have been exposed?

A. Sometimes there are no symptoms. The best way is to get a blood test from your pediatrician. Many people mistake the symptoms of lead poisoning for other common illnesses like a cold or flu.

Visit this website link to view an entire section of content on how to protect our children from lead paint exposure and lead paint poisoning.

If you suspect that your home may contain lead paint, please call Pete Hubicki with Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz to arrange a lead paint inspection and test.  We will uncover whether your home tests positive for the presence of lead paint!

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Charlotte’s Lead Paint Inspection & Lead Paint Testing Company says to Check for Lead Paint Before Any Remodeling Work at Home

Get The Lead Out® likes to remind all homeowners with homes built prior to 1978 to use extreme caution before beginning any spring remodeling or renovation projects!  Lead paint was used in the construction of homes built prior to 1978, and there are many homes around our Charlotte area that were constructed prior to 1978 and could have lead paint.

To protect against the risk of exposing dangerous lead paint during home renovations, on April 22, 2008, EPA issued the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. It requires that firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, child care facilities and schools be certified by EPA and that they use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers to follow lead-safe work practices.

Contractors must use lead-safe work practices and follow these three simple procedures:

• Contain the work area.
• Minimize dust.
• Clean up thoroughly.

If you are a homeowner performing renovation, repair, or painting work in your own home, EPA's RRP rule does not cover your project. However, you have the ultimate responsibility for the safety of your family or children in your care. If you are living in a pre-1978 home and planning to do painting or repairs, please read a copy of EPA's Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools (PDF) lead hazard information pamphlet.

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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Charlotte Asbestos and Lead Paint Inspection & Abatement Company Earns “Best of Charlotte” Ecological Engineers Award for 2011

“I am pleased to announce that Get The Lead Out® has been selected for the 2011 Best of Charlotte Award in the Ecological Engineers category by the US Commerce Association,” said Pete Hubicki of Get The Lead Out®.   “We are all excited about receiving the ‘Best of Charlotte’ award for the third consecutive year.”

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

“Since we began Get The Lead Out® back in 1993, our goal has always been to excel in providing the knowledge, professional training, certifications and experience to our Charlotte customers,” added Hubicki.  “We are proud to serve Charlotte home and business owners with top-notch, professional, trusted asbestos and lead paint inspections and abatement services.  We've always said that our company is large enough to serve you and small enough to care.”

For more information on the asbestos and lead paint services offered by Get The Lead Out®, please call Pete Hubicki at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz.  We look forward to serving you in 2012!

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Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 23-29, 2011 - You Can Help Educate Our Charlotte Community on Lead Paint Testing & Poison Prevention

Get The Lead Out® is joining the National Centers for Disease Control to help spread the word about children and the dangers of exposure to lead paint and lead paint poisoning!  National Lead Poisoning Prevention week is October 23-29, 2011.

Please watch this video and share the video link with young people and their families to help educate more people in our Charlotte community about the dangers of lead paint poisoning!

 

Over the next few weeks, Get The Lead Out® will be working to promote the October 23-29 week and conducting lead paint testing at homes and buildings across the Greater Charlotte area.  If you would like to learn more about lead paint testing, including the basic lead paint test prices, please contact Pete Hubicki at Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz.  Please spread the word about Lead Poisoning Prevention Week to be held October 23-29, 2011.  Thank you for your help!

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Charlotte Lead Paint Testing Company Earns “Best of Charlotte Environmental” Company Award for the 4th Year in 2011

Charlotte lead paint testing and asbestos testing company Get The Lead Out® has been selected for the 2011 Best of Charlotte Award in the Environmental & Ecological Services category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) for the 4th consecutive year.

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2011 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

“We are very excited to receive this Charlotte environmental award again in 2011,” said Pete Hubicki of Get The Lead Out®.  “Our lead paint testing, asbestos testing and mold remediation professionals undergo consistent training to provide the best and latest counseling and service to our customers.”

Call Pete Hubicki at Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz to learn more about our lead paint and asbestos testing programs for residential, government, apartment housing and commercial buildings!

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Charlotte’s Get The Lead Out Joins the Hilton Hotel Chain Disaster Response Program

Get The Lead Out® was just selected by the Hilton national hotel chain to be involved with their national disaster response program for the eastern seaboard!

Get The Lead Out® is a nationwide lead paint, asbestos, mold and radon gas testing and removal company based here in Charlotte.  We have performed thousands of tests and inspections on all types of buildings and houses since we began in 1993.

Hilton selected Get The Lead Out® to participate in the Hilton Disaster Response Program for our depth of services and experience pertaining to detecting and removing potentially hazardous materials that might surface following some type of disaster.

“Buildings that were constructed prior to the mid-1970′s could have used lead-based paint or asbestos in some part of the building process,” said Get The Lead Out® Principal Scientist Pete Hubicki.  “If there is damage to parts of a building from a tornado or other natural disaster, or maybe a fire, some of these materials could be released or exposed if they existed.”

Get The Lead Out®’s emergency response duties will include identifying possible material threats, isolating these hazards, and safely removing them.

If your company would like to establish an emergency response action plan or program, please call Pete Hubicki at Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz.

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Pregnant Women are Extremely Susceptible to Lead Poisoning!

Get The Lead Out® in Charlotte has been promoting the dangers of lead paint poisoning to pregnant women and parents with small children since the mid-1990’s.  Lead paint poisoning in young children is needless and can be avoided with simple, proper lead paint testing and removal if necessary.

Pregnant women are extremely susceptible to lead poisoning, absorbing 50% of the lead they ingest.  Get The Lead Out® supports the wonderful work and efforts of the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning based out of Maryland.  Lead paint poisoning affects over 1 million children today.

Lead can enter a pregnant woman's blood stream and pass through the placenta and harm the unborn child.  This lead poisoning may result in low birth weight, stillbirth or miscarriage.

Pregnant women and new mothers must be cautious and proactive, taking the necessary measures to ensure that their child is born healthy and lead free. If an older home is being renovated, pregnant women and small children should not be present until all debris has been removed and the home vacuumed using a HEPA vacuum.  Nutrition, hand washing and special cleaning practices will help reduce risk.

Get The Lead Out® in Charlotte offers our basic lead paint test starting at $350 for up to a 2,000 sq. ft. house.  You can learn more about our $350 basic lead paint test here.  Call Get The Lead Out® in Charlotte at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz.  We can help you understand more about the dangers of pregnancy and young children being exposed to lead-based paint!

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What Does an Average Lead Paint Test Cost in Charlotte?

This is our number one question at Get The Lead Out®.  How much does an average lead paint test cost for the average home?  Our basic lead paint test for a 2,000 sq.ft. house starts at $350 from Get The Lead Out®.  $350 to find out, for sure, if your home has any lead paint inside.  $350 for peace of mind.  $350 to know that your children and family are safe from lead paint poisoning.

What is included in an average lead paint test in Charlotte?  At Get The Lead Out®, we have been professionally testing for residential lead paint since 1993.  Our licensed lead paint inspectors are professionally trained and licensed by the State of North Carolina.  And we’ve test literally thousands of Charlotte homes for lead paint over the past 18 years!  So the first thing you receive with our basic lead paint test is a professional, experienced lead paint inspector from Get The Lead Out®.

You will also receive a comprehensive, easy-to-read lead paint findings report.  Our reports will disclose where, if any, lead paint was found in your home.  We also document our findings with photographs and readings from our testing instruments. 

Plus you will receive our professional opinion concerning treatment and removal of any lead paint found in your home.  No need to panic!  If there is a need, we can professionally manage the safe removal of lead paint from your home.

$350.  $350 for our basic lead paint test for a home under 2,000 sq.ft.  It’s good peace of mind from Charlotte’s most-trusted professional lead paint inspection company.  For more information, please call Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz. 

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Charlotte Remodeling Project Can Uncover Harmful Lead Paint or Asbestos - A Real Danger to Pregnant Women and Small Children!

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!

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Charlotte Lead Paint Testing Company Offers $350 Basic Lead Paint Test!

Charlotte lead-based paint testing company Get The Lead Out® has been offering Charlotte residents, apartment communities, businesses, real estate agents, and government agencies professional lead-paint testing services since 1993.

A basic, professional lead-based paint inspection with Get The Lead Out® starts at $350 for a home under 2,000 total square feet.  Our $350 basic lead paint test includes professional testing with one of our licensed, experienced Lead Assessors, along with a comprehensive inspection report that will contain the lead-based paint findings from your home presented in language that you can understand.  Our testing protocol will uncover any lead paint found in your house.

Lead-based paint has become one of our country’s most highly-regulated environmental issues. Because of its widespread use, lead-based paint may be  found in residential, public, commercial, and industrial structures. Get The Lead Out®, one of the pioneering companies in the field of lead paint testing, is known throughout the country for our expertise.

Around the Greater Charlotte area, we have inspected thousands of homes and buildings for lead paint.  Our area has beautiful, historic, older neighborhoods like Myers Park, Fourth Ward, Elizabeth, Dilworth, Southend and Noda, just to name a few.  So many of these homes were painted years ago using lead-based paint.  We’ve inspected so many of these homes.

To learn more and schedule your $350 basic lead paint test for a home under 2,000 square feet, call Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz.  If you have a larger home, we can give you a cost estimate for a lead paint test as well.  The $350 basic lead-based paint test is an affordable measure to take to give you peace of mind that your home is safe and free of lead paint toxicity and harm.  Get The Lead Out® can give you that comfortable peace of mind!  We look forward to meeting with and working with you at your home.

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What is in a Charlotte Lead-based Paint Inspection Report?

Get The Lead Out™  is the leading Charlotte lead-based paint inspection, testing and abatement company serving residential, commercial and government agency customers.  Our biggest questions are, “What is contained inside my lead-based paint inspection report,” and, “How much does a typical lead paint inspection cost?”

Our Get The Lead Out™ basic lead-based paint inspection report is a comprehensive, professional report compiled by our trained, experienced and licensed Lead Assessors and Lead Risk Assessors.  A typical basic report contains as much as 40+ pages of information about the testing “shots” and positive results “shots” that were taken in your home or building.

The goal of each lead test and inspection is to determine whether your home or building contains any traces or amounts of dangerous lead paint.  Our inspection reports detail our findings, including showing you the locations, supported by actual photos and testing results, where lead was documented in your home or building.

Get The Lead Out™ lead inspectors and assessors use handheld Thermo Scientific* Niton XLp 300 Series analyzers.  These sensitive pieces of scientific, electronic tools set the industry standard with unparalleled performance for residential lead paint inspection.  Our testing guns average close to $17,000 each and they quickly identify and quantify lead in virtually all sample types: paint, consumer goods, soil, sediment, dust, air, and more.  It’s the training, knowledge and experience of our lead assessors that compile, analyze and present the findings in a manner that includes risks and solutions.

A Get The Lead Out™ lead-based paint inspection report contains a detailed description of your property, a reference drawing, untested components of your property, a discussion of results, conclusions, our testing procedure, a description of the testing equipment, an explanation of our sample numbering, and data on our quality control process.

Here is a sample statement from a recent lead-based paint inspection report for a residence:

Get the Lead Out™ determined that there is intact positive (=/ >1.0 mg/cm2) lead-based paint on the property.

A copy of the summary found in Section 3 must be provided to new purchasers and tenants of this property under Federal law (24 CFR part 35 and 40 CFR part 745) before they become obligated under a sales contract or lease. The complete report must also be provided to new purchasers and it must be made available to new tenants.

How much does a basic lead-based paint inspection cost from Get The Lead Out™?  A basic, professional lead-based paint inspection starts at $350 for a home under 2,000 total square feet.  Our testing protocol will uncover any lead found in your house.

For more information about lead-based paint testing and to schedule your test, please call Get The Lead Out™ at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz.

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Charlotte Realtor Update - Lead Paint Laws for Home Sellers & Buyers!

Lead paint in homes and the resulting environmental and personal health hazards have been in the news for home buyers and sellers. In the Charlotte area, we have many homes built PRIOR to 1978. These are the homes that benefit from lead paint inspections before being listed for selling or being purchased by a new homeowner.

Why would a seller have their home inspected for lead paint?

If their home was built prior to 1978, it is recommended that the seller have a professional lead paint inspection.  Home buyers will want to know if the house contains lead paint.  Pre-1978 homes trend toward larger remodeling and renovation projects when they are sold.  These projects can generate lead dust and soil contamination that are dangerous for children and other occupants.  Lead paint disclosure is now more important than ever!

The New EPA Renovate, Remodel & Paint (RRP) Rule of 2010 

The EPA issued a rule meant to reduce the generation of lead dust and lead soil hazards during home construction projects conducted by contractors.  Since April 22, 2010, the EPA has required all contractors performing renovation, repair, and painting projects in homes built before 1978 to determine if they will be disturbing any lead-based paint.  If lead paint is present, the contractor must be certified and follow specific lead safe work practices to prevent lead contamination of the home environment.

Why would a home buyer want to know if a house has lead paint? 

Home buyers should ask about the presence of lead paint in any pre-1978 home that they are considering buying.  If renovation, remodeling, and painting would disturb lead paint, they would need to hire a contractor trained and certified to follow lead-safe practices.  Even if buyers are not planning to do any remodeling, they should still be concerned about the presence of lead paint in their house.  Children can ingest lead from paint chips and normal household dust, causing damage to their brains and nervous systems.  Knowing where lead paint is located can allow the homeowner to protect their family by stabilizing it.

This update was sent to you to help you understand more about possible lead paint contamination in Charlotte properties that you might either help sell or help somebody buy.

If you would like to learn more about lead paint inspections or the EPA rulings on lead paint in remodeling, please contact Pete Hubicki at Get The Lead Out.  We are available to provide “Question & Answer” or educational seminars for small or large groups on the issues of lead paint, lead paint dangers, lead paint in remodeling, and lead paint health concerns for small children.

Contact:  Pete Hubicki, Principal Scientist, Get The Lead Out, 704-376-3594 or peteh@gettheheadout.biz.  Thank you for helping to educate home buyers and sellers about the safety and dangers of lead paint!

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Charlotte Realtor Update - Lead Paint Laws for Home Sellers & Buyers!

Lead paint in homes and the resulting environmental and personal health hazards have been in the news for home buyers and sellers. In the Charlotte area, we have many homes built PRIOR to 1978. These are the homes that benefit from lead paint inspections before being listed for selling or being purchased by a new homeowner.

Why would a seller have their home inspected for lead paint?

If their home was built prior to 1978, it is recommended that the seller have a professional lead paint inspection.  Home buyers will want to know if the house contains lead paint.  Pre-1978 homes trend toward larger remodeling and renovation projects when they are sold.  These projects can generate lead dust and soil contamination that are dangerous for children and other occupants.  Lead paint disclosure is now more important than ever!

The New EPA Renovate, Remodel & Paint (RRP) Rule of 2010 

The EPA issued a rule meant to reduce the generation of lead dust and lead soil hazards during home construction projects conducted by contractors.  Since April 22, 2010, the EPA has required all contractors performing renovation, repair, and painting projects in homes built before 1978 to determine if they will be disturbing any lead-based paint.  If lead paint is present, the contractor must be certified and follow specific lead safe work practices to prevent lead contamination of the home environment.

Why would a home buyer want to know if a house has lead paint? 

Home buyers should ask about the presence of lead paint in any pre-1978 home that they are considering buying.  If renovation, remodeling, and painting would disturb lead paint, they would need to hire a contractor trained and certified to follow lead-safe practices.  Even if buyers are not planning to do any remodeling, they should still be concerned about the presence of lead paint in their house.  Children can ingest lead from paint chips and normal household dust, causing damage to their brains and nervous systems.  Knowing where lead paint is located can allow the homeowner to protect their family by stabilizing it.

This update was sent to you to help you understand more about possible lead paint contamination in Charlotte properties that you might either help sell or help somebody buy.

If you would like to learn more about lead paint inspections or the EPA rulings on lead paint in remodeling, please contact Pete Hubicki at Get The Lead Out.  We are available to provide “Question & Answer” or educational seminars for small or large groups on the issues of lead paint, lead paint dangers, lead paint in remodeling, and lead paint health concerns for small children.

Contact:  Pete Hubicki, Principal Scientist, Get The Lead Out, 704-376-3594 or peteh@gettheheadout.biz.  Thank you for helping to educate home buyers and sellers about the safety and dangers of lead paint!

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Charlotte Realtors and Charlotte Real Estate Agents Want You to Know More About Lead Paint Testing and the Lead Paint Disclosure Laws!

Get The Lead Out is the leading lead-based paint testing and removal company in Charlotte.  We work closely with individual homeowners, apartment communities, government housing agencies, individual Charlotte realtors and Charlotte real estate agents to help educate homeowners and renters about lead-based paint and lead paint disclosure laws.

Congress passed the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, also known as Title X, to protect families from exposure to lead from paint, dust, and soil. Section 1018 of this law directed HUD and EPA to require the disclosure of known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before the sale or lease of most housing built before 1978.

Why is this important in Charlotte?  Because we have thousands of homes, condos, townhomes and apartment communities that were built before 1978!  And Get The Lead Out has performed thousands of lead paint testing and lead removal jobs on older homes around Charlotte.  We work with Charlotte realtors and Charlotte real estate agents to help them understand about the laws protecting homeowners and renters about the hidden dangers of lead-based paint and lead paint.

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development works hard to help educate the community about lead paint.  See their latest brochure on protecting your family from the dangers of lead-based paint.

Also visit the US Department of Housing and Urban Development website for more information on the Lead Paint Disclosure Laws and how they exist to protect homeowners and renters.

Get The Lead Out in Charlotte can help Charlotte realtors and Charlotte real estate agents in complying with the Lead Paint Disclosure Laws as well with lead paint testing services should there be a need.  Call Get The Lead Out at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz.

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Charlotte Lead Paint Poisoning – How to Protect Your Family from Lead Paint Poisoning

Because Charlotte and the surrounding area has thousands of homes, apartments and condos that were built before 1978, there could be a much larger risk of exposure to lead-based paint.  Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly, especially for younger children.

Get The Lead Out is a professional, Charlotte-based environmental air quality inspecting and testing company that has provided lead-based paint testing since 1993.  Get The Lead Out routinely performs lead-paint testing in Charlotte homes, apartments and condos because of the older age of many properties.

Lead From Paint, Dust, and Soil Can Be Dangerous If Not Managed Properly.

FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born.

FACT: Even children that seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. 

FACT: People can get lead in their bodies by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips with lead in them.

FACT: People have many options for reducing lead hazards. In most cases, lead-based paint that is in good condition is not a hazard.

FACT: Removing lead-based paint improperly can increase the danger to your family.

What can you do to protect your family from lead paint poisoning beyond lead-paint testing from Get The Lead Out?  Well, there are several things that you can do around your home should you suspect that your home have high levels of lead.

Get your young children tested for lead, even if they seem healthy.

Wash children's hands, bottles, pacifiers, and toys often.

Make sure children eat healthy, low-fat foods.

Get your home checked for lead hazards.

Regularly clean floors, window sills, and other surfaces.

Wipe soil off shoes before entering house.

Talk to your landlord about fixing surfaces with peeling or chipping paint.

Take precautions to avoid exposure to lead dust when remodeling or renovating (call 1-800-424-LEAD for guidelines).

Don't use a belt-sander, propane torch, dry scraper, or dry sandpaper on painted surfaces that may contain lead.

Don't try to remove lead-based paint yourself.

If you would like to learn more about professional lead-based paint testing, call Get The Lead Out at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz. We can provide you an affordable lead paint testing service to help give you peace of mind about possible lead paint exposure to your family!

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