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 August 2026
They failed clearance testing after a shower leak at an occupied rental property &amp; exposed to residents to black mold. They had no shower for over a month!
Red Lion Restorations, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2021
Can't say a anything negative at this time. Will installed the system. He was very Professional, polite, and was very careful about the installation. Sean, the owner, called and responded within an hour to show us the equipment and also tested our water. He used a microscope to show the...
Florida Water Testing
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Reviewed in May 2020
The representative for this company came in, did not spend much time and the price that he quoted for over 10,000. The water test that he conducted was not like the one that was previously completed and the information was also not like the others.
Cass Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2019
Pur360 was very responsive to my concerns regarding my curiosity about having mold spores in the air at my home. A representative (Arpad) was dispatched the next day and did a walk through and advised me that my concerns were unwarranted since there was no physical evidence to support my...
Pur360
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Reviewed in October 2018
They did a great job. He found numerous leaks and repaired them expertly. He took his time pressure tested and checked all the feed and return lines as well as dove the entire pool. It was well worth the money.
FLORIDA LEAK LOCATORS
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Reviewed in August 2017
On Friday, August 11th, 2017, Sean inspected areas that I had a concern, and took a smear sample of the droppings of the chimney flute that flipper's contractor left in the attic, that tested positive for a particular type of mold. There was a wall in one of the bedrooms that when he pressed on...
Certified Mold Assessments Inc
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Reviewed in January 2016
I recommend Al to anyone needing mold testing. I not only met an amazing and caring mold inspector but a new friend. Thanks Al!!!
Certified Mold Assessments
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Reviewed in July 2015
Larsens was great. <br /> They lived up to their top billing on Angie's list. <br /> I waited a few months to write the review to "test drive" the pool and I can tell you, you get what you pay for. <br /> My wife and I couldn't be more pleased with the results and the service. <br /> The...
Larsen's Pool & Spa LLC
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Reviewed in March 2015
We recently purchased flooring from Lumber Liquidators for our new home. As the installer was finishing, we learned of the 60 minutes segment on Lumber Liquidators (LL) which showed inadequate or potentially toxic levels of Formaldehyde in their products due to improper manufacturing and quality...
Indoor Environmental Technologies, Inc
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Reviewed in September 2014
Dave was very prompt and professional. He tested our water and system and determined all that was needed were new filters. His price was fair. Definite recommend.
WATER MEDIC
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No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

If asbestos is found, it is crucial to consult with a professional. They will provide recommendations for appropriate abatement actions, which may include safe removal, containment, sealing, or enclosure. All actions must be planned and executed in accordance with local regulations for handling asbestos.

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.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

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