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>

How do I prepare for asbestos testing?

• <div><p>Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2024
Owner of this company was very knowledgeable and helped me with air quality testing and swabbed under kitchen sink for what ended up to be black mold from a leaky pipe. This company called me the next day to inform me of the test results- and went above and beyond referring remediation's to...
All-Clear Mold Inspections
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Reviewed in January 2023
I had a Radon Test performed. Customer Service was great! Sonya was great! She was always on time and I received the report in a timely manner.
NextDay Inspect®
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Reviewed in October 2022
Unfortunately I had this company do my master bath remodel. Two months later I had a leak going down to my first floor. Robert came out with his plumber and did not do any testing and "could not find anything" despite doing no testing whatsover, only looking in cabinets, etc. He said he would...
B & B Remodelation LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Excellent. Jose presented himself in a very professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy manner. His initial contact via phone call was very informative and friendly (not pushy). He did follow-up with a call later which I thought was very conscientious of him (again not pushy but professional). I...
Priority One Mold Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
Hard to find an honest Mold Testing Company here in South Florida that is not trying to shove a remediation job down your throat. Priority One Mold came on time as promised addressed our concerns they explained the inspection and testing process and had results for me within 24 hours! . I am...
Priority One Mold Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
Work was thorough and tested afterwards. Technician very knowledgeable.
Cleary Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2019
Great job. They arrived when they said they would and got it done in a reasonable amount of time. My insurance company tested the water resistance the next day, and they said it was great.
Benchmark Painting & Carpentry of Boynton Beach, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2019
Outstanding service. Marble floors, shower and countertops look new. Very careful about keeping surrounding areas clean. Laid plastic down everywhere. Very respectful of home. Prompt. Professional. Totally on their game. Cannot recommend highly enough. The only company that did a test patch on...
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Reviewed in May 2019
I used Home Enviro for testing of mold in my condo. I would highly recommend them. The service was excellent and the report was extensive. Awesome service! Very friendly! Thanks for dealing with the others in the home. You both did a very thorough job. Will recommend for sure.
Home Enviro, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
John, from Pelican Pools, was a subcontractor for my refinished & retiled pool. As contracted he came 3x a week and did an outstanding job cleaning the water and getting the proper chemical levels for the pool. He worked diligently to clean all surfaces and constantly tested the water for proper...
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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.

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

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.

Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

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