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 August 2024
Excellent verbal and written communication. Timely LAB Report for three AIRBORNE tests for mold. A professional approach in offering additional services to help the customer with mold remediation.
Hippo Home Inspections
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Reviewed in December 2023
Extremely professional on time and was done in fact earlier than estimated. When I lost the test he also gave it back to me.
Top Notch Testing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
My mother-in-law complained about a leak behind her refrigerator on and off for years. She would mop up the water when needed but never had the leak investigated and repaired. When she passed we planned to sell her home and that is when we discovered what we suspected to be an extensive mold...
Spaulding Decon
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Reviewed in August 2017
It went smooth and very professional. I am extremely happy with the work that was done. They even tested the mold for me. I highly recommend Dry Down.
Dry Down Inc
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Reviewed in July 2017
The inspection went very well. I just wish the inspector has show me and the owner the water pressure test while we were there and gave the owner a recommendation.
The Elite Group Home and Termite Inspection Servic
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Reviewed in May 2017
Regarding Asbestos testing: Geoff was all around professional with great turnaround on the lab results. I'm a new home owner (actually still in Escrow) testing popcorn ceiling, and I recommend him to others in the same situation. His rates were great and so was his communication.
Mereson Environmental Services
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Reviewed in October 2016
Father & son team showed real professionism is testing 4 areas of potienal mold left by previous homeowner. They were available for questions after job was done. Explained test in great detail. Their service was invaluable to me. Fair & honest. Hired them 4 times. Have referred them to other...
California Certified
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Reviewed in March 2015
I contacted several companies for a last-minute testing since we have just started demo on a 1950s house and realized that we might have asbestos in the original flooring we found under the carpet. This was the only company to respond immediately and not only that, they were at our door within 2...
JLM Environmental
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Reviewed in April 2014
I had called several plumbers for a problem with a Tankless Water heater and Plotke folks were really helpful. Turned out I live outside of their service area, but the gentleman helped me troubleshoot anyway. For example, he would look up an error code for my particular unit while I ran some...
Plotke Plumbing inc
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Reviewed in February 2014
Gave me reporting options with the cost of each, described additional tests with the costs of each, and made recommendations as to how I should proceed. I took his recommendations.
Same Day Mold Testing Inc
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Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.

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 the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

DIY kits are available, but professional testing ensures accurate results and compliance with regulations.

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