My home was built in April of 1911. I recieved a grant for my home through the minor home repair program in detroit. I had an emergency job done first which was my roof. So far, everything went very well. I just recieved a lead inspection and they found a ton of lead in my home along with asbestos in the basement. My house is a pretty good size and will require a lot of work. They normally would have cancelled the grant beause the amount of work exceeds the amount of the grant. But since my grandchildren are living with me, I qualified for another type of grant called a demolition grant. I will have to relocate for about 2 to 3 weeks at my own expense while the lead and asbestos is being removed from my home. But it will be worth it for all the work that's going to be done. Everything from new windows and doors to new bathroom and painting of walls and a new boiler and repairing of steps. Vinyl siding on the house and garage and a roof on the garage. Replacing the entry door to the garage and putting in a glass block window for security cause the existing window is broken. It's a lot more being done than was mentioned. Everything that is being repaired or replaced lead was found in it. I am so thankful I will have a practically brand new home when they are done.
