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 2026
visually inspected all pipes and flues for wear. Cleaned all pipes and connectors. Was very neat and orderly and kept the work area clean and safe. I would highly recommend this company to all my friends and family members. Peter
Guardian Chimney Solution LLC
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Reviewed in February 2025
Jeramey was on time and professional and worked quickly. He installed everything I needed for a detached shed and mini split heat pumps for the house. He also fit in some smaller projects like making several electrical boxes around the house that were wiggling nice and tight again. I had...
Klein Electric LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
I called asking for water testing to address well water tasting and smelling like Sulphur. They came 30 minutes late to collect the sample. Results were for two tings related to portability with no explanation, nothing about Sulphur at all. I emailed and left two messages with no response. Had...
Allegiant Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
Pleasant attitude. Polite. Listened. Finished job including pushing stove back against wall. Tested work.
Shoreline Electric Services, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
I highly recommend this company they came out and replaced my boiler in record time. Did not leave a mess everything working perfectly. I also had them come out to check for a foul odor that was in my home that I was concerned was a gas leak thankfully it wasn’t but he came out at 9 o’clock at...
Wentzel Burner Service
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Reviewed in December 2021
Posted a job for a boiler replacement on homeadvisor on thursday and got a call in less than half an hour. Ron, one of the owners, said he could come take a look on saturday morning. I got a quote on monday. I decided to hire them on friday. Jeremy the boiler specialist and other co owner came...
Cawiamca, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
Needed to have a tub reglazed to correct a job botched by a previous contractor. Pleasant and professional to deal with. Arrived promptly at appointed timeand worked diligently throughout. Took care in preping work area and in cleanup afterwards. Very pleased with the quality/outcome.
Tub Guys
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Reviewed in March 2020
I really liked how informative Mold Spotters was throughout the entire process of testing and results being given. Reasoning of why I should or shouldn't get what specific tests were thoroughly explained with no intentions to upsell for repairs or fixes since they don't partner with companies to...
Mold Spotters
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Reviewed in January 2016
Every year, they charged a $50 tank rental fee for 2 tanks holding 50 gallons of propane total. It occurred to me that I had never seen Spicer servicing or safety testing the tanks in the many years I lived at this location. I called them to ask what exactly the $50 per year rental fee pays for...
Spicer Advanced Gas
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Reviewed in June 2014
Master plumber appeared with helper. Install was quick. Plumber and helper very professional. <br /> I was given a morning window of time but no specific time. Not a problem for me but it would help to obtain an approximate time. <br /> toilet was tested, pipes in basement were tested for...
Zanella Plumbing and Heating Inc
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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.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

Regulations require certified professionals for removals and disposal in compliance with local and federal guidelines, ensuring safety and legality.

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