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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Jeremiah did a wonderful job caulking our shower. He was prompt and very reasonable. I will definitely use him again!
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Went well very professional and quick
E&L Junk Removal Services
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Reviewed in December 2023
Nice guy, did work quickly, time will tell if the leak was fixed.
KB Construction
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Reviewed in August 2023
I had to clean up some flakes that ended up in the yard but the installation itself was great.
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They were very thorough. and worked very hard to get the job done. Very Professional and did not waste time. I will hire them again. GREAT JOB !
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Reviewed in August 2021
I didn't care for the sales rep. First, he forgot his water test kit. He also ran down competitive water companies, which is not a good sales practice. Aside from my personal issues with the rep, I liked the features of their systems, and went ahead with the install. The installer was very...
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Reviewed in July 2021
I was very satisfied with the work that was performed
K&K Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in July 2020
Clear contract. Great work. Fit us in quickly and stuck with it until the job was done. Personable. Really impressive test results after the system was installed.
Mallon Construction Services Inc
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Reviewed in October 2018
All I needed done were my filters changed this time so it was quick and painless. He tested the water before and after and everything was in spec. Answered the questions I had too. I do the convenience plan so I didn’t have to pay at the time of maintenance and saved so money too. It was about...
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Reviewed in August 2009
JIM'S COMPANY REMOVED OLD and INSTALLED NEW FURNACE, PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT and A/C. RAN and TESTED. CLEANED UP. THEN SHOWED ME HOW TO USE IT PROPERLY and ANSWERED MY QUESTIONS.
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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.

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.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

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.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

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