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 May 2020
Paul replied to my testing request promptly plus I received the testing results quickly.
PSR Environmental Consulting Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2019
EXCELLENT! I can not be more pleased with a more professional company than Interior Professional. Antonio took the time to explain and provide a detailed invoice of the work to be performed. He said that if I had any questions, to feel free to ask them and that's what I did. I must have emailed...
Interior Professional Heating and Air
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Reviewed in June 2018
Paul was extremely helpful with any questions that I had regarding the setup and use of the sprinkler system. He answered my calls or tests right away, and also did a follow up check of the project afterward.
Promised Land
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Reviewed in August 2017
I don't know what we would have done without Pulido and their wonderful crew. I live with my elderly mother. We found that we had an extensive water/mold problem throughout most of our home due to previous shoddy repairs by an unprofessional contractor/restoration company recommended by our...
PULIDO CLEANING & RESTORATION
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Reviewed in October 2015
Eric called about an hour ahead of time to tell us his approximate arrival time. He arrived very close to the time he said he would. He introduced himself appropriately in a kindly, friendly manner. He went about his task in an efficient manner showing confidence and familiarity with the...
Assure Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2015
<p>WOW! Never expected to have such a great experience.</p> <p>Matt came out & took measurements, made site drawings, gave me 3 options. Chose best the best quality equipment which because of additional rebates was the lowest cost! </p> <p>About 7:00a the 1st guy came & did air leakage...
ASI Plumbing, Heating & Air
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Reviewed in November 2014
I had my new home tested for asbestos by another company and it came out positive. I have two kids and was really upset about this. I hired KB Environmental to remove asbestos and have abatement done on it so that that my home would be clear and free of asbestos. While KB Environmental was...
KB Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2013
After the work was completed, we could feel the difference. The house is not drafty anymore. The inside temperature only drops about two degrees overnight instead of the six to eight degrees it used to drop before the work. <br /> <br /> Darren come back after the work was complete to verify...
GGR Energy & Remodeling
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Reviewed in February 2013
I have been having a terrible time getting a hold of the company and getting the test results for the types of mold growing in my rental property. My insurance company really wants the information and an estimate for what it would take to handle this mold problem. They have had the test...
Sky Blue Restorations
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No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

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.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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