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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Ben did an energy analysis of my home looking for places where energy might be leaking out He did a thorough investigation of the house including a blower door test and found several places where drafts were allowing heating and cooling to escape and raise my energy bills. I was surprised by...
Benjamin Gorman
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Reviewed in November 2023
Stephen is an awesome employee! He knows his plumbing and has a great attitude ! I will use you again for my plumbing needs!!!
Blue Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
J.D. and his foreman Phil found the leak that appeared only when it rained hard. Phil made permanent repairs which were tested by our monsoon rains shortly afterwards. All good! J.D. came through when I needed him!
James Shackleford Roofing
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Reviewed in June 2023
Honest and very knowledgeable. Paul was willing to help and explain my situation. I will use City Plumbing from now on.
City Plumbing & Rooter Corp
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Reviewed in May 2020
The company owner responded quickly and sent the sample immediately to be tested. I had results within 2 days. Excellent service!
Arizona Indoor Air Quality and Environmental Testing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
Excellent. Crew of three arrived early in morning, tested current leakage, cleaned and sealed the air duct system (and added return for office) and completed by end of day, ending test showed improvement of more than 97%. Very effective and professional and I would not hesitate to recommend....
Arrowseal
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Reviewed in April 2015
The doctor was very kind and professional. I appreciated the fact the doctor went to floor level to exam my basset mix dog rather than make her get on the table. He gave me three different medications, soft dog food, and a container for a follow up stool sample. The doctor and tech. gave me...
Chino Valley Animal Hospital
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Reviewed in April 2015
Testing was thorough and quick. <br />
Gesundheit Air Quality Services
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Reviewed in May 2014
They arrived on time and dumped the load where I wanted it. I also had their mix tested at a soils lab and the report was very favorable. <br />
PRESCOTT DIRT LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
Very comprehensive test to APS requirements, explained everything <br />
Advantage Home Performance Inc
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Testing is crucial to identify harmful asbestos fibers common in building materials from older properties, ensuring safe environments and health.

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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