All Forum Posts by: Sean Riggs

Thanks for your response Patricia.  What should be done in areas where the paint is chipping? If the encapsulant paint only works when walls are in good shape?  Does it make sense to have the paint tested for lead?

I have been working on my house that I am living in with the goal of moving out and turning it into a rental property. I own the home outright from an inheritance. The house was built in 1968 I have recently done some painting in two bedrooms and the kitchen which involved sanding areas where paint was chipping. I'm now concerned that the walls probably had lead paint due to the age. I was ignorant of lead paint when I was doing the painting. I don't know what I should do going forward from here. Have the house tested, and then abated if the walls do contain lead paint? Ignore it and just move forward with other renovations? I'm nervous about potentially renting out a house that could be a health hazard for a family.

Thanks for the advice.  House is located 45 minutes outside of Charlotte, NC.

I inherited a house when my father passed away. The house is paid off, but is in terrible condition both functionally and cosmetically. I'm hoping to have it repaired and rented out, but I feel overwhelmed with the scope of what's needed, and the longer it sits the more issues I'm going to have.  Currently I'm still in the process of cleaning it out. Any advice on the best way to go about having the repairs done without being ripped off, or sinking a ton of money only to realize later it won't be profitable? It's been difficult to put numbers on what the costs will even be due to the many issues.