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 May 2025
Ray was professional and did a good job getting me test results and then even helping understand those as well! A+
My Pure Environment- New England
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Reviewed in July 2024
Awesome customer service. Excellent installation. Great "zero pressure" experience from Juston on the water test and recommended fixes for the issues. After the install, Bill explained the system, how it works, and what we had to do maintain it (next to nothing). We have no more "rotten egg"...
ClearWave Water Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2021
Dave came by and tested for mold with this cheap test kit. He tested with my test kit even though he didn&#39;t think they were an accurate method. He proceed to do his own thorough assessment and did not see any signs of mold. When he concluded his visit without charging me anything! And...
Green Home Solutions of North Central MA
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Reviewed in September 2021
Hired several times Fair estimates Piece of mind lab testing Work completed on schedule
microGARD
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Reviewed in April 2015
I called Jake on Wednesday and he said he could come on Saturday morning, and he did show up on time. He checked two leaking spots and immediate found one leaking spot on the irrigation system was not actually a leaking, but rather a test botton that should have been set to "off", but had been...
Peterson Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2015
Work was done well. Post-test on seal of our house showed improvement. <br />
Dolphin Insulation Inc
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Reviewed in December 2014
Foundation passed initial rain test. Professional and punctual. Recommend highly at this time.
DiBara Masonry, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
They did an excellent job and were very thorough and diligent. The first test yielded results that were above their guarantee so they came right away to adjust the bubble up device. The second test result was perfect. The water had a slight smell and taste initially, so they sent their...
S.W.A.T. Environmental
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Reviewed in November 2013
I moved into my house a few months back. The systems were in theory cleaned and checked to meet fire code. After several attempts to use one wood stove and smoke backing into the house, I decided to call someone to check it all out. Jim was very quick to pick up and discuss my situation. He...
Jim Sullivan Masonry
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Reviewed in November 2013
Excellent company! You don't find this kind of professionalism many places anymore! <br /> We spoke with Gagne pump throughout the purchasing of our home. We learned a lot. <br /> And they've done it with a smile. Our water quantity was in question after the home inspection. <br /> Gagne...
gagne & son pump company
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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.

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.

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.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

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