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>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </div>

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Got the postcard in the mail. Called into Nuvia and got my water test set up. Not sure why so many bad posts on the postcard but we got exactly what we were promised. James came over and did the test very informative and we got our gift cards. we ended up getting the whole house system...
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Reviewed in December 2023
Great detail work was performed. I will recommend JL plumbing to my friends.
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Reviewed in February 2022
Home Water Pros are the best! They came to our house and did a water test. They explained everything about the additives in our water and how the system would purify our water. They installed the system in a few days.(looks very professional) We are extremely pleased with the system. I would...
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Reviewed in October 2021
Contractor arrived promptly. Collected air samples for mold. A thorough report and analysis was provided within 7 days. The test only vendor's price was very reasonable.
Hippo Home Inspections
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Reviewed in May 2021
The installer did not follow up and come back to test our system. I left him many messages and have not heard from them.
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I was amazed at the expert job Sergio from Master Tub Reglazing did so efficiently and carefully with my kitchen counter. My counter was peeling white paint that had probably been there since place was built in 1974. Now it looks fantastic. Sergio was polite, careful with making sure the dust...
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Reviewed in August 2018
They came out to check for molds in our house, they weren't able to identify, testing and checks has been done and turns out to be negative. Couldn't locate the mold issue, and we just let it go this time. They were very helpful, polite and easy to work with, they showed me all the results of...
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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...
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Reviewed in April 2015
Left message, no return call. Asked for test results of the water, 2 weeks ago, still have yet to see, asked again, nothing. Seems all pool services dont check the chemicals correctly, ask yours if they check for the calcium hardness! its ruining my new pool cause its too low.
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Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

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.

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 can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

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