Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div><p>Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since. </p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2026
I hired this contractor through for mold testing and had a great experience. Scheduling was easy and they arrived on time. The technician was professional, explained the process clearly, and answered my questions without any pressure to add services. Results were delivered as promised and the...
Greenshield Solutions Remodeling Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2024
At first, we didn't know what to do or who to call about our mold infestation found by our inspector. Once Luke called us, and gave us an incredible breakdown of what needed to be done, we didn't even bother looking for anyone else. Luke sounded like a man of the highest integrity and...
Fresno Mold Busters
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Reviewed in April 2023
They were amazing. I called them out and they were out super quick. They cleaned all the mold out and tested the air. Everything was done very well and quick. I definitely recommend them!
American Restoration Water, Fire & Mold Damage, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
They called me and showed up on the same day that I submitted my request for an estimate. Did the job, tested the sprinklers, and were on their way. They were very quick and professional. I will be contacting them at a later date for a bid on tree work I would like to have done
M&A Maintenance Landscaping - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in February 2022
We had the popcorn ceiling in our home tested before renovating and Nate came in only took him a few minutes to get 3 samples, safely. He also called within a couple hours to let us know the results and eased our stress immediately! Great customer service and quick service. 10/10!
Norcal Environmental Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2017
I had a gas leak develop in the gas line in the raised foundation under the family room on a Friday night. I called PGE and they shut down my gas meter. I called Raul at RC Plumbing the next day on a Saturday morning. Issac came out to my house the same day around 2:30 PM. Issac pressure tested...
RC Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2015
It was great and they were absolutely wonderful. They also work through Costco. Everybody was wonderful. They got the install done in one day and they had to come out beforehand to do the energy efficiency testing. The cleanup was great.
Honey's Air & Solar
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Reviewed in April 2014
I live in Stockton and provider lives in Bay Area. Provider was at my house in less than 4 hours after I called him. The price of his services was less than what my contractor would have charged just for the testing. Results of testing were back to me within a few days. I was extremely...
A1 Certified Environmental
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Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.

Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

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.

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