How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

What year did they stop putting asbestos in linoleum?

• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</p></div>

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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 October 2024
Enterprising young man owns this business. Kept me informed of his arrival time. Explained in detail what he would do (I had a clogged kitchen sink and thought they would "snake it through), but he has a swirling very hot water system that melted the hardened grease that caused the clog. Very...
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Reviewed in January 2024
Gifted touch was very thorough and professional. They cleaned my home in a timely manner, my stove was horrible inside and now it looks brand new! My home definitely passed the white glove test! I highly recommend gifted touch.
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Reviewed in February 2023
He is very professional and knows what he is doing. I am very pleased and very sure that once he gets started I will see results.
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Reviewed in August 2020
After they finished the work the assessor performed a post test and the bacteria levels came back very low. They helped make a stressful experience a lot less stressful!
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Technician Doug said it was the ball bearings going bad. He replaced with pump he had on hand in truck, a 1-1/2 HP pump replacing a previous 1 HP pump. After installation and during test, technician was surprised that the Hayward valve started leaking on first start up and several times...
ASP - America's Swimming Pool Co Ocala
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We reallly thought we would need new/extra equipment to solve our water problem. Another company would have sold us an expensive addition to our system, but Skip said we didn't need it and solved our problem, tested out water while we watched (we could read the results ourselves) and gave...
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Reviewed in December 2012
See above. The next day he arrived at exactly the time he promised. He installed the new part (about 10 minutes) and tested the cooktop which worked perfectly. <br /> I have used Mr. Strang in the past for an issue with our gas hot water heater. He arrived promptly, took a look at the water...
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Percolation Tests FAQs, answered by experts

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

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

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

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