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 2023
Brandon is very knowledgeable and is super helpful. He located the source of the mold quickly, and taught me a lot about the how's and why's of mold growth. He did tests and sent samples to the lab. Will have results of mold type within 24 hours, and I'll go from there with remediation.
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Reviewed in July 2022
Everyone that I spoke to was very informative. Ms. Erica listened to my concerns and was able to get me on the schedule very fast. I can't remember the name of the technician who came out but he was extremely helpful with explaining what he was doing. He also explained everything to me from...
Mold Test Company GA
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Reviewed in March 2022
I moved into a new apt and it smelled funny. My grandma’s best friend advice to test it for mold, she gave me the contact info and that same day Luis was at my house running a thorough “air particle test”. He determine it was under the humidity level for mold to grow. Therefore he gave me the...
Shining Corners LLC.
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Reviewed in November 2020
Manager from Keller Tile installation told me regulations prevented him from installing tile in my bathrooms without an asbestos test. I told him the home was built in 1984, the vinyl bathroom floor was replaced in hours one day, purchased from Lowes. The test costed $250 and 4sq inch was...
Cascade Services Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2020
Tech called and arrived early. Performed all tests quickly & efficiently. Very customer friendly. Provided information about filters. Explained what services were performed.
Coolray Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in July 2018
Very thorough mold investigation and testing.
Nano Environmental Gwinnett, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
The major issue-- the clog of shower drain was rodded out promptly. I also requested that he assess a toilet that sometimes needs "help" (a plunger to increase the pressure head) to flush. His assessment was that the toilet flushes about as well as can be expected given the age of the toilet....
Plumb Life ATL, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
They were very knowledgeable and informative. They were able to tell me the procedures and cost for lab testing.
Supreme Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
Thomas was extremely professional in punctuality, communication and thoroughness. Even though his first attempt wasn't successful, he made sure to follow up and test the sink, and try a different method, which was successful.
Plumbit Services
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Reviewed in August 2015
I liked them but they only test for mold. I needed a company that can remove mold. Even though I did not hire them, they took the time to explain helpful information I was unaware of. The customer service was great.
Air Allergen & Mold Testing, Inc.
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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.

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

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