Lead

Many materials used in past construction contained hazardous materials such as lead. Testing and analysis of such hazardous materials is not within the scope of a property inspection since such testing requires a laboratory with professionals licensed for handling and working with hazardous materials.

I am not qualified as a lead expert, and I am not licensed in the State of Georgia in any field relating to environmental hazards, hazardous materials, or testing or opinions of such hazardous materials.

However, because I am familiar with construction time periods, many of the materials used during those time periods, and what many lead-containing materials look like, it is possible for me to put all the clues together to determine that there is a good possibility that lead-containing materials might be present. Therefore, your property inspection report will indicate that such materials “might” or “could” be present. Remember that laboratory testing will be necessary to make a definitive determination as to whether lead is present, so if you want to know for certain whether lead (or any other hazardous material) exists on the property, consult with a qualified lead-testing or remediation company, an industrial hygienist, a hazardous materials specialist, or other qualified expert.

If you have any concern about lead paint, particularly if you are buying a property that is more than thirty years old, or if you will have young children living on or visiting the property, as well as pets such as cats and dogs, click here to read information about lead paint from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

If you have any questions about anything, simply contact me.

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