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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Puddles Restoration were extremely thorough in their investigation and their mitigation. The way they conducted themselves as a business entity was super professional and absolutely helpful, especially dealing with insurance companies as well. I would definitely recommend them for any of your...
PUDDLES Restoration
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Reviewed in March 2025
We hired Jamie about a year ago for a home purchase. We were satisfied initially but in hindsight are very disappointed with the lack of attention to detail provided by his services. This has costed us 10s OF THOUSANDS in repairs (nearing 100s of thousands at this point). Problem details below...
Jamie Schaefer, Professional Home Inspector Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2024
Very clean and had straight line work
Degordax Painting
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Reviewed in February 2024
Marcel and his crew were wonderful to work with and completed the job in a timely manner. I am very pleased with the three new bathrooms and powder room tiling that they worked on at the house that we fully renovated. Marcel was super helpful in figuring the most efficient use of the products...
Marcel Flooring, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2023
An absolutely wonderful experience! I highly recommend them. They arrived when promised, did the work with expert precision and cleaned up everything! These guys really know what they are doing
JMH Land Management
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Crystal shine refinishing did an excellent job repairing tub damage. Perfect color match. I will reccomend them for repairs or total tub refinishing.
Crystal Shine Refinishing, LLC
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Quick response. Zack was very knowledgeable on shower valve replacement. I would highly recommend Red Cap your plumbing.
Red Cap Plumbing, Air and Electric
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Misty is very thorough and reasonably priced! She is a hard worker and does a super job!
Misty's Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in May 2017
Danny was so very personable, professional and precise in every step of the process. He explained every test he was doing before doing it, and he patiently answered every question we had. The results of the inspection were promptly emailed to us and were thorough and understandable. Danny also...
HomeTeam of North Central FLorida
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Reviewed in September 2015
I recently moved into my dream home in Ocala, but the water was horrible. My next door neighbor referred me to Kinetico since their family had it. George came out and tested the water. He was very thorough in the testing and then explained what they could do for it. I was little shocked at the...
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Since DIY asbestos removal isn’t the best option to save money, there are other steps that you can take to help cut costs when dealing with this project. After speaking with your asbestos removal expert, discuss if encapsulation is an option. If it is, you can save between 15% to 25% on overall project costs over demolition and disposal. In addition, when speaking with your professional, discuss if there are any tax credits available for your removal project. Finally, check with your homeowner’s insurance to see if any removal costs might be covered. However, be aware that this is usually only applicable if the asbestos is due to a covered incident, like a tree falling into your roof.

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.

Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are intact, in good condition, and not disturbed. Asbestos becomes dangerous only when its fibers are released into the air, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, do not disturb it. Instead of removal, materials in good condition can sometimes be encapsulated. It is recommended to have regular professional inspections to monitor the condition of the asbestos and prevent health risks from potential exposure.

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