What year did they stop putting asbestos in linoleum?

• <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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Q: Can you gut a house down to the studs if you think it has asbestos?

• <div><p>Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, <b>this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.</b> </p></div>

Q: What methods do professionals use for asbestos removal?

• <div><p>Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.</p></div>

Q: Can asbestos be absorbed through the skin?

• <div><p>While asbestos can&rsquo;t be directly absorbed through the skin&mdash;the fibers are too big&mdash;skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.</p></div>

Q: Is it safe to live in a house with asbestos?

• <div><p>It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are in good condition and not disturbed. Asbestos is only dangerous when it becomes airborne, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, it's important not to disturb it and to have it professionally inspected. </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
They were fast and efficient to remove items for us. Bonus they are insured and have an outstanding work ethic. They approachable and open to answering any questions.
Haul'n Hustle LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Our dishwasher went out and we decided to replace it. We called Alex with Peerless Home Services to come and install a new dishwasher. Alex came out and removed our old dishwasher and installed the new one. While he was he here we also had him install a new garbage disposal as well. We were very...
Peerless Home Services
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Reviewed in June 2020
Hannibal's crew were extremely prompt. We had our estimate within just a few days of inquiring, the price was great, and they got us on the schedule about a week after we accepted the estimate. The tore out and removed the old cracked patio pad, dug it out, put in the fill, put on the forms, and...
ECONOMY CARPENTRY, PAINTING & CONCRETE
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Reviewed in November 2016
It went great. The service man from D & I was prompt, polite and got right to work. He cleaned out the old was seal which had to be removed then created and installed a larger, higher seal to compensate for the raised floor tile. It now works perfectly...no more leaks. He also made sure...
D & I PLUMBING HEATING & AIR INC
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Reviewed in October 2013
Fast, efficient, courteous tree removal service, and more reasonably priced than other companies I contacted. Definitely would recommend.
Professional Lawn and Tree
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Reviewed in June 2013
We had an electrical wire that used to be attached to a well pump.We have not had a well pump in our house for quite sometime.I wanted to know if it was dead or alive and to have it removed. It was a live wire.Found out it was also going to an outlet in a room in the basement.so we needed it.He...
ROBERT'S ELECTRIC, INC
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Reviewed in January 2013
This company was a real joy to work with. I brought in a sample to be tested for asbestos and they were very pleasant and easy to work with through that process. After testing they quickly scheduled a time to come out and inspect the property and work with me on a bid to have the asbestos...
Associated Insulation Inc
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Reviewed in December 2010
After receiving our call, a plumber was dispatched immediately to our house. He quickly figured out the problem, removed the toilet, and fixed the problem. He even fixed a runny toilet downstairs, all of his work totaled no more than 45 min. He was very friendly and professional.
Henton Plumbing & A/C Inc
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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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.

It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are in good condition and not disturbed. Asbestos is only dangerous when it becomes airborne, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, it's important not to disturb it and to have it professionally inspected.

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