Been doing some reading on google, and it seems that the only way to remove lead based paint is to get a professional in to do it. Correct? What an awful job it would be to do yourself. I know it's nasty stuff, and wouldn't want to attempt it myself, but if you pay someone to to it, how do you know they've done a good job? This question coming from someone who's never needed a tradie for anything! Like removing asbestos, do you just cross your fingers and hope the person you've paid has done the right thing?

Secondly, how do you find someone who would remove lead paint? Is it *just* a painter?

Doing some research before we potentially buy an old house....