Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in June 2026
David, at Gardner Environmental Services, professionally performed numerous air sample tests inside our home due to a minor smelling of mold in one spot.Fortunately, his lab resource came back with negative results on each location sample David tested. David was reassuring and pleasant to work...
Gardner Services
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Reviewed in December 2025
Very precise and informational during the testing. Professional, friendly, and quick to respond and get the job done.
LaFrance Environmental
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Reviewed in April 2021
David called back as soon as we posted a request. He came with Michael the next day for the assessment and estimate. They offered the next day service, that we did not even expect. The technician, Joe, came the following day exactly at 9:00 am as scheduled. He worked non-stop for 5 hours making...
ZeroMold of Chicagoland
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Reviewed in January 2020
Nice guys, very professional. The turn around time for the test results was great. They got me the information I needed.
Gardner Environmental Services
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Reviewed in September 2019
The company provided results. After following up with Remediation companies, all four companies stated the air mold level was acceptable though it wasn't presented that way by the Mokd Test Company. There were two small areas of mold that were remeduated by a company. The Mokd Test...
Mold Test Company IL
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Reviewed in August 2017
I was contacted by Scott very promptly and was able to make an appointment within days. Scott did a thorough investigation but did not find any mold in my home even though I tested positive for a Gliotoxin Derivative. I wish he could have also offered a test for possible mold in the air.
Security First Home Inspections
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Reviewed in December 2016
Called three plumbers for an emergency gas line repair. The gas meter on the side of the house was hit by a car. Needed a plumber to run new interior piping and test all piping before the gas company would turn on the gas again. Code plumbing was the first to respond rearranging Jobs to...
CODE Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2016
Good guys - very knowledgeable. I have a very old hot tub, they came up and did a full diagnostic for $90. They filled the hot tub for me as I did not have the hose at that time. They stayed until hot tub was filled and then ran some tests. After leaving I had to wait a day or so to see if the...
Lighthouse Spas
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Reviewed in February 2016
It is true -- that the real test of an experienced, professional company is when things don't go as planned. And those of us with older homes know that repairs often reveal the unexpected. This was the case with refinishing the floors in our 70 year old home. Wizard of Wood came through with...
Wizard Of Wood Floors Ltd
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Reviewed in April 2015
We were extremely satisfied by the work performed by Scott and his team! Scott was thorough and helped us understand the entire process from the start (since we've never been through this before). He followed up exactly when promised with results and proposals. Both the testing and work were...
LAKE SHORE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS INC
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Hiring a professional for mold and toxic material testing ensures precise identification of harmful substances within a home. Professionals utilize specialized equipment and techniques, providing accurate results that inform proper removal strategies, safeguarding occupant health.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

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

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

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