Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>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. </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>

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We needed to replace our water treatment system and were intending to use the same manufacturer combination of products that we originally installed 20 years ago. After much research and obtaining new water tests we went to Angi’s list to find someone to do the installation. There we met Jim...
J.M. Water Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2022
Mandell was fantastic to have on my project. He did a great job and is now my go to guy when I have a project!
Manny's Painting
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Reviewed in October 2022
Academy Chimney provided a detailed proposal, explaining the possible options for the repair of three chimneys. The work was priced fairly and performed and completed as promised and on time. The work site was left clean. A good experience from the initial contact to the timely completion of...
Academy Chimney Contracting
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Reviewed in July 2022
Quick response, polite, professional but personable. The payment and the report were done electronically (very easy process to follow) I received the report on the day of the inspection and Dana contacted me the next day to make sure I was satisfied.
Sarasota Home Inspections, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2022
Copy this and do the review Antonio with clover construction came on time and completely repaired the leak within one visit And kept everything clean 10/10 highly recommended thanks Antonio
Clover Construction
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Reviewed in June 2021
Thorough, explained process of sampling and testing for mold, polite, made appointment on time calling ahead to let us know arrival time.
Clawback, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2020
Very professional and attentive Quick turnaround on the test and report.
Harvard Environmental Services
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Reviewed in September 2011
After a home break-in, proposals were requested from several companies. Millenium Alarm had the best price for both the system and installation, as well as the monthly monitoring. Brian never tried to oversell or convince me that I needed more sensors or equipment than was practical. The...
Millennium Alarm Technologies Inc
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Reviewed in April 2010
If you think Steve only does local inspections, you're wrong - he came out to Worcester to inspect the condo I was buying. He was right on time and quickly moved through the inspection in a professional and courteous manner. He even stopped a couple of times to give me some advice on...
Sherman Inspection, Inc.
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

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.

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

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.

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