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>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

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

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KODIAK IMPROVEMENTS, INC
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Reviewed in June 2021
Edited below...They recently replaced a vinyl fence for me. I highly recommend them! They responded promptly (always!), left a clean jobsite (always!) and completed the job even though it meant working a full Saturday. Our problem was our dogs could get out of our pickets on the previous fence...
Concept Til' Creation
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Reviewed in January 2020
These folks are liars. Customer service is a circus, and they will lie to you. The most alarming thing is the fact that they perform a test and then refer you to themselves for remediation. They try to sell you a kit. What they are doing (testing and then trying to sell a remediation kit). An...
Mold Test Company GA
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Reviewed in October 2018
Finest Home Inspection did a great job going through our potential new house and made the proper recomended repairs. We had the same house tested for Radon. This company made it very clear to use what they were testing and the health hazard of Radon. Our house tested high for Radon. We had to...
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Reviewed in January 2016
Arriving on time, Mr. Cheney explained in detail about the testing purpose, procedure, and evaluation. He offered options and let us decide what needed to be done. Very professional and no conflict of interest with those doing remediation. He went above and beyond to also test for...
Pristine Inspections & Testing, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2014
Scott is very professional, patient and courteous. He was ready to ask questions during the whole process. He showed me how to turn off/on the pilot of fireplace, water heater, electricity control, and even the electrical outlet safety bottom. He could find every tiny problems, even the holes of...
MasterSpec Home Inspection Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2013
The employee, (who introduced himself but I forgot his name), showed up 5 minutes BEFORE the appointment. Yeah! Since they primarily do chimney cleaning he wore a black, chimney sweep hat which he removed during the introduction. He got right to work after I showed him the problem and where...
Hammond Fireplace & Chimney
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Reviewed in April 2013
The actual installation process went fine although there is no real way to evaluate the quality of this particular project until put to the test by mother nature. Yesterday and for most of the past week, we have experienced extremely heavy rains. I came home from work yesterday and found my...
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1. Foundation crack: As far as we can see, this was done correctly, professionally, and on time. 2. Sump pit cover: The installer was timely and courteous. However, initially he informed my wife that the only way he could install the cover was in an orientation that left the viewing window...
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Reviewed in June 2008
I went into the store the first time to gather information on available options & prices. The sales person was factual, giving honest advice on selecting a new electric kitchen stove that would be right for me. A few weeks later I called & ordered the stove per my notes on brand, model & color....
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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.

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

Since DIY asbestos removal isn’t the best option to save money, there are other steps that you can take to help cut costs when dealing with this project. After speaking with your asbestos removal expert, discuss if encapsulation is an option. If it is, you can save between 15% to 25% on overall project costs over demolition and disposal. In addition, when speaking with your professional, discuss if there are any tax credits available for your removal project. Finally, check with your homeowner’s insurance to see if any removal costs might be covered. However, be aware that this is usually only applicable if the asbestos is due to a covered incident, like a tree falling into your roof.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

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)

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