How to flip a lead based exterior paint house?

[Jesse Park]

I have a house that has lead paint peeling off in the exterior. I was looking for a quote for a new paint job, and it came at $7000 for just paint and another $7000 for stripping lead off soffits and fascias. The house is brick and stucco and lead is only on wooden trims- porch column, patio roof siding, soffits, and fascias.

Is there an alternative strategy to give this home a face-lift without spending tremendous amount of money on the exterior? There's some work need to be in the house too and I don't want to spend the entire budget on paint.

[Jesse Park]

Originally posted by @Matt M.:

@Jesse Park

Yes and nope! I’d say 90% of houses have wood wrapped in aluminum. Once it’s done, it’s done... 

I just got a quote this morning and they told me that they remove the rot on existing wood first before they wrap. They'll also provide a  guarantee if the inside rots in the future. 

From the dollar standpoint, covering fascia with aluminum and soffit with vinyl are similar to removing lead on them. Removing lead is definitely more expensive because they'll need to be repainted.