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>

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Reviewed in September 2025
I hired Kevin to test for asbestos after a leak in my daughter?s condo. He came fairly quickly and took a single sample to test. He said we?d have the results the either the next day or two days after. We never got the results and he was MIA. Wouldn?t return my emails or texts. Horrible...
All Clean Environmental Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2024
Ryan responded very quickly to our request and was very knowledgeable about potential asbestos hazards in our home. He patiently answered all our questions and sent a sample to the lab for testing, all with a very quick turnaround time.
Budget Abatement
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Reviewed in May 2023
Chuck was thorough with his work.He explained things that we needed to know about asbestos testing, making sure we understood before proceeding to the next step.
Yee Consulting Group, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2022
Great experience from beginning to end. Don has put together a great system, based on third party testing, to address THM, PFOA, PFOS, hardness, . . . . concerns. Communication and execution were excellent. On time for Installation which took exactly 2 hours. Our water tastes great and...
True Health Water Systems
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Reviewed in April 2022
Excellent work! I hired them for install an outdoor patio in my townhouse according to the specific area. I must tell you they have a very good test. They did a very good job while designing the pool in the backyard space of the house landscape space of the house.
Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
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Reviewed in July 2021
The tech who came out for test for moisture, Jared, was one of the best. Very friendly and very knowledgeable. He provided us with a lot of options. The company was very easy to communicate through e-mail and the entire project was quick. I reached out on Monday, they came by on a Thursday to...
Restoration 1 of Rhode Island
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Reviewed in March 2020
He does all my management plan and inspection. They also do all the testing of the materials.
Erie Environmental Inc
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Reviewed in October 2018
The staff at Mold Spotters responded to my phone request immediately and were very respectful of my request to have them call me after I had spoken to the home owner then made an appointment that was convenient for me. Dave, the owner, arrived at exactly the time we agreed on and I received a...
Mold Spotters
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Reviewed in July 2018
Was done on time and thoroughly, lead testing of one unit and common areas in a multifamily.
ASAP Environmental Inc
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Reviewed in November 2017
Neal gave us a lot of helpful advice. He came to inspect the basement in our new home even though he had a minor injury to his hand and ankle. He was great to work with, a honest, responsible, and knowledgeable guy! We highly recommend him for asbestos testing.
Nealco Inspectional Services
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The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

Asbestos was most commonly produced and integrated into building products from the 1920s to the late 1980s. In reality, asbestos use should have ceased much sooner because asbestos was linked to cancer in studies produced as early as the 1950s. You can even extend that number past the 1980s due to stockpiled materials and because some countries treat asbestos use differently. It may also be found more in commercial applications than residential.

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.

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.

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

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