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 have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>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. </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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This is a top-notch company. The Project Manager, Som was extremely kind, professional, and explained everything beforehand. He then came to do the testing promptly and told me heâ d have results within a day or two. As soon as results were in (positive for asbestos), he scheduled his crew...
Abatement Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Gary reacted immediately when i informed him the time was of the essence. He conducted the testing within several hours and we received the lab tests the following day. He fee was also better than several other services in the area. I've recommended him to my real estate brokers. Excellent...
Clawback, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2019
They were very thorough i their testing and so helpful in educating us about the problem so we could decide how to treat it.
RTK Environmental Group
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Reviewed in February 2018
Jason was amazing. So thorough both inside and out. Tested all the mechanicals, water pressure, everything needed. I feel I really know what I’m in for!!!
Pondview Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2017
Answered the phone themselves which was a huge plus. Very kind and professional, and called back promptly. Technician seemed very knowledgeable and was nice enough to explain what he was doing at each step. However, I do feel like I was completely ripped off by this company. I have since gotten...
Water Dr LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
It went really well. They came in immediately and sealed off the basement from the rest of the house (There's no door to the basement)). They also set up very large and powerful hepa-air-cleaning units which they kept running through the whole job and in fact until the industrial hygienist...
Eco Green Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2016
I would totally not recommend this company. I showed them a negative mold test already done in the house and they convinced us to spend another $400 for another one which came again negative just because they do mold remediation. We threw money on the window and after they did "the job" we still...
BioClean, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2016
MBP sent Doug and Joe to do the work. They arrived within the window promised and got to work right away. The calcified cartridge head presented a challenge but not an insurmountable challenge - at least not for these two guys. Doug and Joe were creative and got the head out fairly quickly...
Mike Barrett Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in April 2016
We wanted to have our water tested even though we are on city water and decided to go with ETR after reviewing other options. We ordered the test through Angie's List and received the test collection kit within a couple of days. We returned the kit and received the results very quickly. The...
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in October 2015
Made Radon test easy and quick; not much to report.
S & B Environmental, LLC
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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.

Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

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.

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.

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