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 April 2026
Great experience, my hot tub was down due to what initially was thought to be possible power issue. EW troubleshot the issue and it was hot tub related. Provided pictures and detail troubleshooting notes resulting in no finger pointing. Personnel were top notch and fair price.
Expert Wire Electrical Services
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Reviewed in May 2024
Ben was very professional and showed up in a timely manner, took care to ensure that he knew what needed to be done, and made sure to protect my home by testing the surfaces.. We bought our house 2 months ago and it needed a good power washing. Now, not only do we have a new home, it looks like...
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Reviewed in April 2024
It was great! Delaware Plumbing Professionals showed up right on time, had all the tools and parts needed, and got right to work. Everything was done in a very professional manner, all the work was neat, and the work area was cleaned up afterwards. This was the best possible experience! I...
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Reviewed in July 2023
Not good they had to come back three times to fix issues, the workers were very nice but you could tell they were not trained very well. In the end I had to buy foam board and a foam gun and I spent a couple days tearing out some of what they did and redo it. The reason I knew it wasn’t done...
Lawson Home Services, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
Rob, Tiffany and their staff are awesome! I had water damage to my ceiling and needed the repair quickly! Rob called me on his way home to look at the job and give an estimate. At that point, I had other estimates, but they just didn't feel right. I felt like I was being scammed a bit. I had...
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Reviewed in July 2022
Quincere Ransburg-Romeo our home plumbing technician was knowledgeable in his craft and provided exceptional work. He delivered great information for my own knowledge. Your company has definitely gained my future business. I Thank you!!
Delaware Plumbing Professionals, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
Tested my water. Explained what I needed and why they could not fix my current system.
Beyond By Aerus
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Reviewed in June 2021
The service was great and the man that did work was very kind. Use this company for your plumbing needs
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2021
The experience was great. Very helpful and the water taste really good as well. Scott helped out very much with the water and the info about the dirty water.
Orbit Water Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2018
Tech was knowledgeable and courteous in explaining the issue's origin. Also fixed outside drain pipe contributing to leak issue. Recharged refrigerant as well. Gave quotes if we wanted a leak test performed and installation of wet switch to prevent future issues.
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Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

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 itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

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