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>

Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2022
Customer service was amazing. Contacted me quickly once test results were in because he could tell I was nervous. Luckily he had good news to share!
Lake County Environmental Services, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
Antonio came to the house to do the multi point inspection and testing. It should be noted that I set up the appointment and then unexpectedly ended up in the hospital. My wife felt involved in everything going on and when done, Antoni explained exactly what he found with 5 cracks in basement...
Perma-Seal Basement Systems
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Reviewed in August 2020
Came out the same day as called - arrived on time and was very knowledgeable with the options we could take should they test end up positive.
Environmental Services Corp
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Reviewed in January 2019
It was a great experience. I initially asked for a mold inspection. After a bit of discussion and a visual inspection, I was advised not to spend the money on a thorough test. I really appreciated the honesty. The ceiling was repaired, and the end result was very good. I will definitely use this...
House & Home Inspection Services
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Reviewed in April 2017
seemed to start ok. in the offer the Freon pressures are supposed to be monitored which was not done nor the cleaning of the condenser. the next day I used my air conditioner to have it just freeze up on me. which more then likely are because the Freon levels are not where there suppose to be....
Aire Serv of Valparaiso
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Reviewed in July 2013
Flood Test and Flush system however the technician didn't take any water into the crawl space. No hose. Nothing. How does one do a 'flood test' without water? How does one 'flush' a system without water? <br /> Clean sump pump liner but again no water, no hose... no vacuum cleaner. It's a...
Nova Basement Systems
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Reviewed in December 2012
They communicated clearly. I liked that their process left no stains or other signs mold had ever been there. Exact mold levels were not tested beforehand, but the post-test showed all levels significantly below samples taken outside. <br />
Porters Network
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Reviewed in September 2012
I refinished a second bathroom only to find out that there was no hot water coming from the shower. I tried fixing it myself, but the entire valve needed to be replaced. My wife also smelled gas coming from the pipes near the dryer and water heater. I called Plumbing Solutions and explained the...
Plumbing Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2008
The initial appointment for the water quality testing went excellent. Victor from Culligan returned my call, left me his cell phone number for me to call directly, set up the appointment and arrived promptly with no problem. He was polite and easy going, did thorough testing on my system and...
Clean Water Inc
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Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

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.

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.

No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

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