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 2022
Shawn found my problem with good, astute testing. His employee worked hard and did a fine job.
Pro City Electric, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2019
Carl with A1 Certified Environmental was great and explained what he was doing and what the test for mold could indicate. I would recommend his company for testing. I received the results and that put my mind at ease. I have implemented the suggestions given to me and I am having fewer allergic...
A1 Certified Environmental
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Reviewed in September 2017
There was no charge.? That was under the warranty.? They're awesome.? They did charge me for a new filter because it needed one.? I thought I'd go ahead and have them replace it because they were here. I was kind-of hoping that it would be included, but it wasn't. That's their standard...
Moore Home Services
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Reviewed in August 2016
Shane is very professional. I hired ESS because they offered indoor air quality tests for asbestos in addition to bulk sample tests. I also had an airborne mold test since they traveled to Santa Rosa, and the report was very thorough and tested for 27 types of mold spores including Stachybotrys...
Environmental Science Services
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Reviewed in December 2014
After getting an estimate of $190.00, they went to work. It took 10 minutes to clean a two story home, and then they left. I expected them to at least test them, but no such luck.
GUTTER BUSTERS INC
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Reviewed in June 2014
aThe master bath is on the second floor over the kitchen. We became aware of the leak when water began to run down the kitchen wall and called for a plumber. Cherry Hill provided an estimate which we accepted. <br /> He worked us into his schedule and came out on the date and time promised. ...
Cherry Hill Plumbing and Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in April 2014
The grade is actually A+. <br /> The initial work was done several months ago. Unfortunately, a problem arose with the billing, and with the work done by the employee applying the pesticide. However, once the owner, Ryan Ackman, became aware of the problems, his response was immediate and...
Greenbelt Pest Control
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Reviewed in January 2013
Very helpful to me in the arcane world of asbestos testing and compliance with Bay Area Air Quality Management permitting. I needed to get asbestos clearance before I could get a permit from BAAQM, which I needed before I could get a county demolition permit. The folks at ACC talked me through...
ASBESTOS CONTROL CENTER
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Reviewed in January 2013
This is truly a family-owned business (see company's website for more details). Based on good reviews here, I called company at 4:30 PM on a Friday because sewer suddenly started backing up in bathroom and kitchen sinks (on opposite ends of house). Cathy Anderson, co-owner and office manager,...
Gifford Anderson Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in February 2012
My car's smog test results were worse after I took my car in there.
Hoffmann Automotive
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Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

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.

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

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