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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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Last update on November 04, 2023

Reviewed in November 2023
Very knowledgeable about asbestos and fast with testing and results
Asbestos Project Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2023
***BEWARE*** SEE ALL REVIEWS BEFORE CONTACTING THIS BUSINESS! GOOGLE YELP AND ALSO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. This company is a fraud and they scam people. I contacted for an appointment that they never confirmed and just showed up. They came to diagnose my hot tub because I had an “Open Flow...
Just In Time Pool & Spa Service
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Reviewed in June 2022
This company was quick to respond. The gentleman who tested was prompt for the appointment. He was very professional and respectful. The results were completed within 24 hours and I was notified by phone and a copy of the test was sent to me. I certainly would recommend this company.
Weber Group Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2021
Nick and his crew did an outstanding job. I may be the pickiest customer he ever encounters lol, and he passed the test. On time, professional and went above and beyond. Cleaned EVERYTHING up and like I said, Iâ m a pain in the buttâ ¦ I highly recommend this company.
NM Enterprise's Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in February 2021
They were very professional. Great to work with. They were on time, they were very respectful, when they were done, everything was cleaned up thoroughly. They did the post testing as well. Results for the post testing surpassed expectations. One stop shop for mitigation system. We highly...
Assure Home Inspection
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Reviewed in July 2019
Bob was great! He came out to look at my hot tub. He tested everything and discovered it was the motherboard. He was so nice and knowledgable about hot tubs. I learned so much from him. This is my first hot tub and I'm clueless. Bob was very patient with me looking over his shoulder asking...
Bath Gallery
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Reviewed in June 2019
They did the job they were hired for but they do try to sell you more ways of testing for mold. I called them to see if results were in, which they were, and they reviewed the findings with me. I still had a very small amount of mold in basement, total fungi went from over 5000 to 200 which...
Mold Test Company IL
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Reviewed in January 2019
A mold test was done and came back negative.
Pur360
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Reviewed in July 2017
Dave was very professional. He explained the whole testing process and what's involved. He was efficient and completed the testing as requested. He sent the results immediately upon completion of the test. Excellent job.
BRT Home Inspections & Radon Testing
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Reviewed in March 2017
The first worker showed up and stated the job would cost $1,800.00. The cost was excessive so he continued to talk through the process. He described the process taking no more than an hour and requiring no materials. At that point I told the worker there is no way for me to pay that much for the...
Tritan Plumbing
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Asbestos itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

Testing is crucial to identify harmful asbestos fibers common in building materials from older properties, ensuring safe environments and 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

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.

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