Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div>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. </div>

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Reviewed in April 2023
I would give 0 star, if I can. The manager of this office, Mark Wright, handled my case. I simply only need an annual backflow test. The test failed the first time. I want to understand what is broken before paying more to repair. Mark can't explain clearly in the email or phone call what is...
Master Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2021
Excellent work from start to finish. Henry and Maria responded quickly to our request for an estimate and were flexible on the start date. They were knowledgeable about the products they would use and showed us test spots before application. The job was completed in two days, the yard was...
HG Staining
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Reviewed in April 2019
Very professional. Great communication, prompt service. I recommend this company for all of your testing needs.
Adviro
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Reviewed in March 2018
Doug cleared our clogged pipe; continued to test to make sure it remained clear, and left the bathroom cleaner then when he arrived. Great customer service.
Drain Service Techinician - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in February 2016
Don?t go to them for plumbing, they charge 3x more than other local plumbers and lie to you about work that needs to be done in order to earn more money. We needed a second opinion of a plumbing issue. Our toilets were backed up, not flushing and overflowing, a...
Bayshore Plumbers
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Reviewed in April 2015
Michael came out very quickly when I called for an estimate on mold remediation. I'd had another company test for the mold and 2 other companies bid the remediation. Michael's bid was by far the lowest. He was calm, easy to talk too, not an alarmist, very knowledgeable, and extremely flexible....
Swift Restoration Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2014
Not good at all. First, he charged me $450 which I later found out other service providers will do the inspection for free. Second, his recommendation was to "repair the leak in the shower". So, I called a plumber and took time off from work. There was no leak. I ended up not only...
Certified-Environmental
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Reviewed in December 2013
Their website contains clear instructions on how to take your own samples and mail them for next day report. I followed their instructions and sent the samples through the local Federal Express (expedited for overnight delivery as I needed a quick reply). And the Federal Express Office...
WESTERN ANALYTICAL LABORATORY
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Reviewed in December 2013
We had a mold issue in and under our house. After testing we contracted PW Stephens to do a pasteurization process. The process is heating the space to about 160° and hold it there for about 4 hours. The area under the house worked OK, however a room in the house...
P W Stephens Environmental Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
Our water bill had been crazy high recently and we suspected some landscape irrigation work we had done a few months prior. The original installer was not particularly responsive so I called Water Quality Plumbing. The technician (Mr. Penã) showed up promptly at the beginning of the promised...
Water Quality Plumbing
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Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

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.

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

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.

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