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Updated almost 7 years ago,
About to do start Demo - should I test for lead and asbestos?
Hello,
I just purchased a fixer in INglewood CA. A fourplex, which was build around 1940. We are about to start the rehab process in one of the units. The contractor I talked to today didn't seem very worried about lead paint and asbestos. I called a testing company and they told me it would cost around 600ish to do the testing. So the question I have right now is whether to get the place tested before we begin to demo, or not? What would you guys do ? I have no idea whether there is lead/asbestos in the property or not but I am wondering whether to start demo without double checking.
Thanks!
mario