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>

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>

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Reviewed in November 2022
Stephen was right on time the test was fast a easy great job
Your Home Matters Property Inspection Service, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
They are very responsive and willing to come for a free checkup first before any testing should be done. They did a thorough walkthru and explained a lot of things to me. I haven't hired them for the work since we are still waiting for the test result. But I will hire them if it turns out we...
ES Environmental Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
Jerry Smith was amazing! He explained everything in detail and was very professional. We did the radon test and he set it up before hand so that we could get the results the day of the inspection.
Absolute Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in May 2020
Excellent. Wanted an inspection to test for noisy pipes. They reduced water pressure and also checked the expansion tank on the water heater. Problems fixed in a few minutes.
Joseph plumbing & drain
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Reviewed in January 2019
Professional response to calls, prompt scheduling, punctual arrival. Testing and evaluation were thorough including attic and crawlspace. Tested outdoor air for control and multiple indoor sites. Received detailed, thorough report via email ~1 week later, which included many photos taken on...
Inlogix Enterprises LLC
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Reviewed in September 2018
He does inspection and testing, not repairs. He spent a lot of time here, explained everything thoroughly, and tested for the presence of water and CO2 as well as mold. His written report is also very useful.
Rudd's Indoor Environment
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Reviewed in October 2016
It went very well. Mike described what he thought was the problem and how he proposed to fix it. Once we agreed, he went to work by first clearing out the area in which he needed to work. Once the drain was unclogged, he tested by running water into the basin sink and running water from the...
Air, Plumbing & Heating Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
well. He made the holes and fixed the pipe and tested for no more leaks. no leaks after job compltetion.
24/7 Plumbing & Drain, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2016
So they came and did a test which was amateurish and incomplete, what they were really doing was trying to sell expensive remediation effort. This was just for the basement, they wanted $12000 they told me right off the bat. I tried to communicate with the owner of the company to find out why...
MoldGone LLC
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Reviewed in November 2014
EHI did a very thorough inspection and testing. I called them on a Friday evening around 6 P.M. and asked if they could do the test first thing in the morning on that Saturday. I explained to them that my client had to go out of town and only had Saturday morning available. EHI moved some...
EHI Mold Remediation, 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.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

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

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.

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