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 2025
Brandon provided exceptional mold testing services. He was highly professional, thorough, and delivered the most reliable results compared to others I’ve encountered. Additionally, his pricing was the most competitive I’ve found. I highly recommend his services.
5TH ELEMENT ASSESSORS LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Beware! Not only unprofessional, complained about everything, and blamed his lack of testing on others. After installing bath tub was mad that he had to come back due to a leak that he did not detect, because he did not test prior to leaving. Blamed it on the previous work that had been there...
Kelly Kobrin Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2024
Quick, responsive, fairly priced asbestos testing.
Dynatech Engineering & Environmental, Corp.
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Reviewed in July 2022
I called Priority One to inquire about an Air Quality test for the presence of mold. This company is professional, has exceptional customer service and is reliable. Priority One invests in and follows up with customers to guide them through services rendered. Extremely polite, supportive and...
Priority One Mold Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Excellent!!! Technician was prompt, polite, and respectful. Appeared to be very meticulous although real test would be when we experience heavy downpour.
USA Doors
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Reviewed in May 2018
BACKFLOW TEST GOOD PRICE, GOOD SERVICE AND VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. WILL BE MY FIRST PORT OF CALL FOR PLUMBING ISSUES
R & J Plumbing and Backflow Services
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Reviewed in January 2018
Alfred Ritacco was on time and explained the testing that he was doing at my house and delivered the test results on time also. I highly recommend him.
Superior Mold Services
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Reviewed in January 2018
Zack came out and did the tests and didn't find any leaks, but he said he would come back in a few days to see if the pool had lost water. It had, so he did more test and more, then found the leak. We are about to have them make the repairs.
Aquatic Leak Locators LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
I live in south Florida and mold is a very big issue here. There are a lot of mold testing companies. This company is by far the most knowledgeable. They seem to take the dangers of mold a lot more seriously than the other companies we consulted at that time. They are well educated and very...
JP Enterprises Home Inspection Services
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Reviewed in August 2017
All is perfect, I recommend people who are in need of testing don't bother calling anybody else!
Mold Detective
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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.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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

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.

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