Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

What year did they stop putting asbestos in linoleum?

• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2024
The owner is extremely professional and conscientious when setting up and executing remediation so that spores do not spread from the containment area. The company was here when they said they would be and worked to resolve our issue as quickly as possible. They were also incredibly nice people...
Best Option Restoration of Jefferson County
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Reviewed in September 2023
Extremely thorough, efficient and professional! The inspection was done and I had the report the next morning! I would use them again in a heartbeat! Very pleased with the inspector!
3 Nails Home Inspections
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Reviewed in February 2023
Chris explained the work that was needed and repaired a leak in my metal roof He was honest and professional as well as reasonable. After three weeks, I can say that the roof is repaired since I wanted to wait about writing a review until the roof had been tested with some days of rain. Good...
Murphree Roofing Company, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
Nice tech with good knowledge of hot tubs
Hero's Pool & Spa LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
Honest reliable service.On time and efficient.Proffecional,wide knowledge base.Fair price for testing,treatment and follow up. Would highly recommend and 100% satisfied.Kind,friendly and created a healthy enviroment for my family. Thank you for restoring our home and improving our quality of...
Crystal Clear Enviromental, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2020
As I was on vacation 4hrs away, it was a Saturday afternoon, I called First Action with our issue. I was able to send him pictures where he could diagnose the problem and he showed promptly. The issue was a leak with the main line to the house. They were able to test and stop the 4.5 gallon...
First Action Plumbing Services, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2019
Mr. Renshaw was very professional. I had multiple places in my parents house that I was renovating where I was concerned about asbestos. Mr. Renshaw looked at all and gave his opinion of which ones should be tested. We had one positive that he came back and removed. Great work, finished in a...
Alabama Abatement, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2018
Our salesman, Matt Veitch, went above and beyond to make us happy with our purchase. He had cars brought to us to test drive and took us to a different location when it looked as though our needs could be better met there. We had started looking at one of the “as is” cars that might have met our...
Driver's Way Used Car Supercenter
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Reviewed in June 2017
<p>I had an excellent experience with them. I have not used them yet. He has been out a couple of times and we have communicated back and forth. We are talking about landscaping, but I have not quite decided if I can afford all of it right now. Everything about him was awesome. He did not...
S M THORNTON LANDSCAPES
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Reviewed in September 2015
The repairman installed CFI wall switch and replaced another wall electrical light switch in my bathroom. After installation he performed several safety tests to ensure all was working properly. <br /> <br /> Having used another popular home warranty for years with only moderate to poor repair...
Choice Home Warranty
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If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

Asbestos itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

Yes, most services include testing the generator to ensure functionality. Confirm with your provider.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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