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• <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>

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Reviewed in October 2024
Master Catastrophe Team was wonderful to work with when I bought my house in June. We had mold in our bathroom and Donny and his team were quick to find the source and remedy the problem. Would use again if needed.
Master Catastrophe Team LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
My hot tub was extremely dirty and full of calcium buildup. I went ahead and called to see if they can provide a cleaning service and it came out spotless and shiny! They did a great job!! Highly recommend them! Reliable, efficient and trustworthy!
4 Seasons Hot Tub Repair
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Reviewed in May 2023
I hired StueCo for radon remediation. Doug did the work efficiently and the retest was excellent. Good value for the money. I would recommend StueCo for radon remediation.
StueCo
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Reviewed in April 2023
I'd definitely recommend LeafFilter! Very fast and efficient!
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
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Reviewed in March 2021
We hired Daniel to put a back splash around our kitchen counter. Daniel was very easy to work with, provided the service at a fair price and it turned out looking great,.
Daniel's Tile, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
The woman on the phone was very pleasant, and Paul who came out to look at the job was very well spoken and seemed to be trustworthy. The problem was that while Paul spoke like he would be the one completing the work, he was not there when the workers showed up to do the job. The two guys who...
Dynamic Plumbing and Heating, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2014
I tested the area in two areas in the basement after the work was done and the radon level was reduced to 2.3 and a + -0.3 pCi/L 
ARMS Radon Mitigation Service Inc
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Reviewed in March 2014
JT, his wife Marie, and the team at AdvantaClean far surpassed my expectations. They operate on a level above most comapnies you will find today. JT was so responsive, he always awnsered my phonecalls or would return them promptly. He came far out of his way to our house in Sycamore on a...
AdvantaClean of Northwest Chicagoland
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Reviewed in August 2012
They did an excellent job, got the work done all in one day and cleaned up. I thought it was expensive but I guess that is the going rate for it. They were very nice and professional. They come back in a month and test; this is included in the price.
Radon Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2011
We moved into our 18 year old home in 2005. The water seemed pretty good, however, the previous owners were renting a water filtration system from Culligan and we wanted our own filtration system. I had George come out and test the water and suggest a new system. He said we had high iron and...
Northern Illinois Waterworks
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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.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

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

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

Asbestos was most commonly produced and integrated into building products from the 1920s to the late 1980s. In reality, asbestos use should have ceased much sooner because asbestos was linked to cancer in studies produced as early as the 1950s. You can even extend that number past the 1980s due to stockpiled materials and because some countries treat asbestos use differently. It may also be found more in commercial applications than residential.

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