Do you always have to remove asbestos wiring?

• <div><p>If you have an older electrical system with fraying wires and other signs of damage, removal may be the best course of action. When asbestos begins to break down, it's more likely to become airborne, increasing the risk of health issues when it's inhaled.</p><p>However, if the system is in good condition and doesn't have visible signs of wear or damage, leaving it alone may be the safest course of action. An asbestos abatement and removal professional can help you determine the best way to proceed.</p></div>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

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>

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Reviewed in April 2026
Dave was super helpful and steered me toward the real solution I needed -- not testing but direct remediation of a leaking window and wall. His experience really helped get the job done and to calm my nerves after I discovered the leak!
Moisture & Restoration Consultants, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
They did a great job from beginning to end. They explained how the heat pump would work, installed it and I passed my HERS test in a 100 year old beach bungalow.
Bragg Home Services
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Reviewed in February 2022
I wasn't on hand to actually evaluate workmanship. Water leak was the reason we called and although they might have finished the job without actually doing a water test, I asked them to do one and they came back and did it. No leaks. Very easy to communicate with, and very responsive!
Roof Recovery
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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 November 2018
They were great!! Even came to my work to pick up the sample I needed tested! They called me later that day and gave me results- by the next morning very early i had the test results by email. Very efficient and personable- definitely recommend this company
Environmental Science Services
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Reviewed in May 2017
Carlos was prompt, courteous, knowledgeable about plumbing, & electric.m. He is a great communicator, goes through the process of possible problems and repairs in a thorough and logical manner, and was able to translate it into layman terms on the invoice so anyone could understand it. Carlos...
High Tech Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2015
We've had problems in the past with our 35-year old system backing up, especially in the winter time when the ground gets good and wet, and I was concerned with the possibility of an extra-wet winter coming up that I was going to be unable to flush toilets and do laundry except between storms....
Live Oak Painting
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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 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 November 2012
Did a good job of taking out all the old duct work including the asbestos wrappings. Cleaned up completely after themselves and also tested the air quality to check for any airborne contaminants. Send us full reports of the air testing and full certifications once the job was done. Very...
Synergy Co
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

If you have an older electrical system with fraying wires and other signs of damage, removal may be the best course of action. When asbestos begins to break down, it's more likely to become airborne, increasing the risk of health issues when it's inhaled.

However, if the system is in good condition and doesn't have visible signs of wear or damage, leaving it alone may be the safest course of action. An asbestos abatement and removal professional can help you determine the best way to proceed.

Yes, most services include testing the generator to ensure functionality. Confirm with your provider.

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

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.

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

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