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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They repainted out kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets and did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to refinish their cabinets!
N-Hance of Ames
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Reviewed in August 2018
We had hired Jeremy a couple years ago for a bathroom shower repair so did not hesitate again to contact him when we had a leaking pipe under our kitchen sink and leaky faucet above. He and his wife provided lots of useful information and suggested getting the needed parts under warranty for the...
Handy Guy
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Reviewed in October 2016
The inspector was very thorough in explaining what tests he was going to perform, and after the inspection he was very thorough in explaining what he found and how to remedy the problems. And he followed up his verbal explanations with a comprehensive written report.
Midwest Indoor Air Quality & Associates
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Reviewed in June 2015
Good communication regarding arrival time. Skilled, carefully tested the dishwasher several times to ensure no leaks. Advised us on other improvement projects we are considering. Highly recommend this contractor!
TH2 Enterprises
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Reviewed in June 2014
We are selling our house and the buyer's inspection report noted two plumbing issues--a spot on the ceiling in our storage room where water had dripped and also said that our main sump pump was not working and our battery back-up pump was doing all the work. We wanted the items taken care of...
Practical Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2013
Excellent service. Courteous and did a good job covering everything with plastic and cleaning up. They answered all of my questions and were always on time. They worked every day and did it in the time they said they would (one week). They came back after the ground dried to bury and sump...
Thrasher Foundation Repair – Des Moines
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Reviewed in November 2012
I called to schedule a checkup of my heating system, since I haven't had it checked in 6 years. I described an ad I saw for a $50 heating system check. The technician was scheduled to arrive in the early afternoon, and did. He put on protective booties to keep the floor clean. He checked the...
Golden Rule Plumbing Heating & Cooling
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Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

DIY kits are available, but professional testing ensures accurate results and compliance with regulations.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

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.

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