Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in August 2021
Bruce was prompt in his response to my request for inspection services: water quality and pest testing. He was also very knowledgeable and professional!!! I would highly recommend him for home inspection services!!!
BP Plus Home Inspection
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Reviewed in March 2020
My abatement project was very competently handled. Mr. Page was very responsive at all times throughout the process. His estimate was fulfilled to the penny; he did the job right on schedule; and he provided me with a follow-up report from an an environmental firm who inspected the property...
Page Construction Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2019
We had a water drainage problem in our basement, causing standing water. We cleaned the water up. Then, months later, we detected a musty smell in the basement. We had it tested for mold which showed positive. We called Green Home Solutions as we wanted to take an approach without using...
Green Home Solutions Of Western Mass and Northern Connecticut
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Reviewed in September 2017
Awesome! Knowledgeable, thorough and explained everything as we went. Very nice guy! Did the home inspection and water quality test.
Discovery Home Inspection
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Reviewed in February 2017
John arrived right on time, was incredibly professional and friendly, performed a very thorough inspection of the property including air and water radon testing and a wood-damaging insects inspection. He was helpful in explaining some of the aspects of the home that he observed along the way. He...
JMR Inspections
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Reviewed in December 2016
They called back almost immediately and came that evening. They arrived when they said they would, tested the pump several times, explained why we were having problems, and fixed it enough so we could use it until the new pump came in. They gave us a time-frame of a couple business days and...
Tandem Mechanical, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2015
The provider twisted the sensor back into place in seconds and explained to me how to test it later. He was very nice and not patronizing, and didn't charge for the quick visit. 
2 Guys With Tools
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Reviewed in March 2014
My realtor told me that Ahearn was the best company in the area. I wanted a knowledgable inspector who would give it to me straight. I made an appointment with Ahearn for a home inspection and radon test. Karen who answers the phones in the office was very nice and personable. She even returned...
AHEARN Radon Testing
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Reviewed in February 2014
ETR provided good guidance as to what tests were useful and shipped the necessary tests quickly. The results also came back quickly and were very useful for our decision making. 
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
We explained the problem, one of his guys went up to the top and another did something below, they both saw the same thing and siad this was not done right but we can fix it. And they did. The guys who did the original work had put things in wrong and backwards and when we had other companies...
D & D Masonry & Chimney
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Percolation Tests FAQs, answered by experts

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

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