yesitsdon Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Can anyone point me the direction of a "lead based paint professional"? I've called several craigslist adds and none are licensed or have that kit to test. I need to confirm if my garage paint is lead based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0n8 Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Is this for an FHA loan? If not http://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-LeadCheck-Instant-Lead-Test-Swabs-2-Pack-LC-2SDC6/203313743 If it is: PSP Operations, DBA Servpro of NE Columbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 They sell kits at hardware stores to test the paint yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesitsdon Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 awesome, thanks for the info. Orig was a FHA and now I'm refinancing and the appraiser noted peeling paint on the garage and stated since it was probably constructed before 1970, it could be lead based paint and now they're stating I need a "lead based paint professional" to determine if that is the case. I indicated that the garage was painted in 2014 (provided receipt) and probably a few times before that judging by the layers of paint and questioned how could an appraiser just make a visual inspection without the use of any kit and make that determination which I now have prove otherwise. The garage looks better now than when I bought the home and I had no issues then with the appraisal. LOL Seems to be total BS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0n8 Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 If you're switching to conventional I would ask the bank to waive the condition. The appraiser did exactly what he is supposed to do, note any possible safety concerns for the bank according to FHA guidelines (so the bank can then sell the loan to FHA). He's not the expert on lead paint so it will always be differed to a licensed/qualified individual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesitsdon Posted April 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 thanks for the info. Servpro only does the lead paint if they're already doing a bigger job on location. I stripped and repainted the garage this weekend and I'm waiting to hear if this will be acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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