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• <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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Last update on August 11, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
William was thorough and knowledgeable. He checked for possible causes of the issue and provided test results in a timely manner. Highly recommend.
5 Star Services
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Reviewed in July 2022
Testing and results in a timely manner but NO follow up as to remediation!!
Mold Remediation & Testing Experts
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Reviewed in August 2021
My experience with Mold Testing Services was phenomenal. Gabriel answered all of my questions and made me feel confident in the answers he gave. Turn around time was very quick. Communication was great, from first contact to calling back with more question. I felt like the pricing was very fair...
Mold Testing Services, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2020
I would highly recommend Mold Testing Services. Gabriel was very professional. Would definitely use them again!
Mold Testing Services
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Reviewed in August 2018
It took a little while to figure out what they needed to do, but they finally gave us a new resin for our water softener which has helped it to work much better. They also assisted us in getting the grains set properly on the water softener. They took a water sample for an iron test but did not...
Aqua Systems of Alabama
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Reviewed in September 2017
He over saw the whole job and the workers, making sure that the work was done right. He tested the leak to make sure that the repair was solid and that the debris was cleaned up. We are extremely happy with the work and that it was done quicker than we imaged possible.
Ken Underwood Roofing
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Reviewed in August 2017
They completed the work in less than 3 hours, tested for any leaks, tested the grill and asked if I was satisfied with the work they completed. In addition, they made recommendations for improvements. Great job and well done.
D and G Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2014
The test went well. However, when all the nooks and crannys where air was leaking were added up in our house it appears we have a virtual 3'x'3 window open all the time causing our utility bills to be higher than they should be. Eco3 came back with a proposal to remedy these leaking areas and we...
Eco Three
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Reviewed in August 2014
They sent out two guys. One did the pressure test on the plumbing which all checked out OK. Another guys was actually in the pool looking around for leaks and doing and quot;dye testand quot;. <br /> He patched some liner leaks, but the really BIG LEAK was behind the pool light. <br />...
AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION
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Reviewed in July 2012
Their work is fantastic and they were the price performer of the 4 companies who provided estimates. We have a lot of moulding which did not need painting so they only painted the walls and ceilings. They did an awesome job. There is not a speck of paint where it shouldn't be. Their painting...
JD Painting Inc
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

Asbestos is absolutely cancerous. In fact, around 4% of all lung cancer cases are the result of asbestos exposure. This is why we recommend a full, professional removal and cleaning of any asbestos found in your home. If you are unsure whether there is any present, you should call a pro who will inspect your property.

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.

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