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• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</p></div>

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They fixed things we asked for in a timely and professional manner. We are very pleased with the results! Highly recommended!
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Reviewed in September 2024
Ricky, at Attic 2 Crawl Inspectors, was an extremely professional and thorough inspector. I hired him for a full home inspection that included septic tanks. He spent hours in and around the house looking at every small detail and answered every question that I had. The report was completed and...
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Reviewed in May 2024
I cannot believe how great the guys from Puresoft Water Treatment were! Gerrit and the gentleman he was working with were fast and professional installing a water softener, iron filter, and reverse osmosis. I do not have central air, it was hot and humid, and they ensured the job was done right...
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Reviewed in May 2024
Very professional and high quality work. I couldnâ t be happier with the results.
Bowman Homes, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
I had an old toilet that intermittently ran water all the time, consequently my water bill was always high. So, Hudson replaced the guts of the toilet, it took them 1 and 1/2 hours with 2 workers and the total cost was $450. The toilet works fine except when you flush you have to hold down the...
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Reviewed in April 2022
Zackary did a great job in a timely manner. He was a super nice guy kept me informed what he was doing. I am very pleased...would have Hudson Plumbing again.
Hudson Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2022
Was excellent….. he arrived on time, checked out my plumbing concerns, gave me a price quote to fix the problem and repaired the problems efficiently……
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Reviewed in February 2021
Buyer beware! Indiana Pools and Spas combines technical incompetence with a stunning lack of professionalism. Frankly, I am baffled that this place is still in business. A couple of months ago, I called Indiana Pools and Spas to ask for help with my 2009 Great Lakes Sunlighter hot tub that had...
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Reviewed in March 2015
Very thorough home inspection. Discovered a flashing issue on a newly installed roof that was causing water to leak into the wall and run all the way down to the basement. Tested all major systems in the home, including appliances. Provided a detailed report with lots of photos. Made...
Benchmark Home Services
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Reviewed in July 2014
When Eric did some earlier work for me, we discussed my desire to get a standby generator that would come on automatically during a power outage and power the whole house. He told me that he'd be glad to do the electrical work, so when the units went on sale, I purchased one and had it...
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Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

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

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