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 do I prepare for asbestos testing?

• <div><p>Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2025
David called me shortly after I posted my service request with Angi and he made an appointment for the same day. He quickly understood my possible mold problem and conducted a thorough test. Meanwhile he told me what equipment to purchase in order monitor the moisture on the wood floor...
Gardner Environmental Services
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Reviewed in August 2024
On time. Very professional. Quick to supply results of test.
Boomtown Radon Testing
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Reviewed in January 2022
Very professional and trustworthy!!! They showed up when they said they would and after they did the tests they explained everything to me so that I understood the whole process. Would definitely recommend and use them again!
Zero Mold
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Reviewed in November 2021
They came to take a sample of the flooring we needed to get tested the same day I called them. It took a little longer than expected to get the results back, but they did let me know as soon as the results were in.
BIP Enviro
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Reviewed in April 2019
A couple months late with this review but JT was great and he’ll be my first call if I ever have any mold issues again. I had a bunch of vintage items that I didn’t realize had mold and when I tried to clean them, I made it worse. I got rid of them but was worried mold had spread in the air. JT...
AdvantaClean of Northwest Chicagoland
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Reviewed in September 2018
came on time and did the asbestos test; called days later with the result. excellent service.
Cove Remediation, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
APM was prompt in their response, knowledgeable and very helpful during the testing process.
Asbestos Project Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2018
This review is based on my interaction with Jack Castella, who was our salesman. Perma-Seal was recommended to us by our contractor. I had Jack over because we had some cracks in the walls of the basement and an "I-Beam" leak. Jack was great to deal with. He was very personable, friendly, and...
Perma-Seal Basement Systems
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Reviewed in July 2018
JMS advised me as to how to take the samples and send to them. Test was performed within a reasonable amount of time. Pirce included two samples.
JMS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES LTD
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Reviewed in July 2017
The inspection was smooth. Inspector answered all my questions. The report was detailed but due to the large size of the house I had a bit of a rough time trying to cross-reference the test results in the report to the actual part of the house tested.
THE LEAD INSPECTORS INC
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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.

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.

Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.

It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are intact, in good condition, and not disturbed. Asbestos becomes dangerous only when its fibers are released into the air, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, do not disturb it. Instead of removal, materials in good condition can sometimes be encapsulated. It is recommended to have regular professional inspections to monitor the condition of the asbestos and prevent health risks from potential exposure.

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