How do I prepare for asbestos testing?

• <div><p>Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.</p></div>

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>

Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

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Our well water tested positive for bacteria, we had H20 Care install a filtration system that would eliminate the bacteria and filter the sediment. Thanks' to you Nathen for your time and professional knowledge explaining the options concerning our water issues and also the technician Kyle,...
H2O Care, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2025
Calling their inspection service ?complete? is a stretch. 3,300 sqft home and they were here for about 2 hours total. They failed to run fill tests on the tubs to ensure proper functioning. When I ran the tub after moving in there was a leak detected in within minutes. They?ve offered no...
Hawkeye Home Inspections and Environmental Testing
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Reviewed in July 2021
My technician Tanner was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. After looking at my home and surveying for mold, I decided to have the air tested which he did right then and there. I am still waiting for the results but it was nice to know we had no mold issues.
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2017
Friendly, honest, capable and hardworking crew who are fully licensed and insured. The project was to remove and dispose of kitchen and dining area linoleum flooring from the mid 60's which tested positive for asbestos. The expected one day job turned into two with no complaints or...
Rosado Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
Neal Cass of Nealco Inspectional Services gave great service in both contacting me and getting my floor sample lab tested, and the report back in a very timely fashion. I was so relieved to know that it was safe to proceed in the next stage of remodeling our kitchen.
Nealco Inspectional Services
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Reviewed in August 2016
Don from Olde Colony was incredibly responsive, diligent, professional and flexible, and identified and installed a water filtration system that both filtered out impurities and eliminated our hard water. I had reached out to two other water companies previously that either didn't return my...
Olde Colony Clean Water Inc
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Reviewed in January 2016
Great people. They put down cloth to protect the floors from their boots. They tested the house before they started the work. They showed me results and explained them. They did the work, tested the house again and showed me the results again. BIG DIFFERENCE! They cleaned up everything...
The Energy Monster, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2013
They mailed the test kit to me. The directions were clear. I took the swabs of mold and mailed them back. The results were emailed right to me in a couple days.
Moldlab
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Reviewed in July 2013
My original request was for an air quality test & asbestos wipe. The reason is that I have bad allergies and the house had a mold issue in the attic. We also didn't know if a duct in the basement was asbestos or not. Some of the siding on the house are assumed to be asbestos siding as would...
Residential Air Quality
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In the event of suspected or confirmed asbestos contamination on the body, it is imperative to take immediate measures to reduce health risks. To avoid further exposure, carefully remove contaminated clothing and shower thoroughly to remove any asbestos fibers. Seek prompt medical attention, and inform your healthcare professional about your suspected asbestos exposure. Since asbestos-related health issues can take years to surface, regular medical check-ups are advised for anyone with a history of exposure.

Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.

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.

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

Asbestos fibers can stay airborne for 48 to 72 hours, depending on the home's ventilation. Fibers can linger longer in enclosed spaces with poor airflow. Because the fibers are microscopic, they can easily remain suspended, making them difficult to detect without professional equipment.

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