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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Last update on July 07, 2026

Reviewed in July 2026
I am very satisfied with the results of the work that McBriens Fire And Flue did. This project was not an easy task but the guys were able to get the job done quickly and the chimney looks great. Very happy with the results!!!
McBriens Fire & Flue
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Reviewed in September 2025
Dan saved the day and came right over to stop the leak so that we could turn the water back on. The repairs from the water damage my watch the rest of the bathroom exactly.
MnM Contracts
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Reviewed in September 2024
Masonry I hired j and m masonry to seal around my leaky chimney. He flashed the chimney and redid the top of my chimney where it was really looking bad. I asked how long the job would take and the cost and there were no surprises at the end. They were safe and i could relax while they...
J&M Masonry
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Reviewed in September 2024
The project will be completed tomorrow. They found the problem with the have a pipe that was broken and they’re digging a bigger trench to let the water flow go. I truly appreciate their help. Thank you so much highly recommend.
Fineline Ground Care
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Reviewed in July 2024
Zack and his team explained the work and all the steps in the project. Very satisfied with the results. Efficient and good quality.
Brickies Masonry Company
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Reviewed in February 2023
They were very helpful and upfront about the challenges of my issue. They fixed the cracked heating pipes and explained everything step by step.
HVAC Solutions 207, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
How did it go? Not well. Fixed the leaky shower downstairs no problem. Only fixed 1 of three things with toilet downstairs, refused to fix other issue didn't bother to tell him about 3rd . Wanted to replace toilet instead. Wasn't ready to replace toilet at this time. Real problem was upstairs....
Acadian Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2017
Very professional. Received prompt service. We were given explanations about what testing they were performing. They answered all our questions.
Mattra, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2016
This person was friendly and chatty, and would perhaps be best for a small installation of a 1-2 speaker sound system in an open floor plan home. My farmhouse has many small rooms requiring 6 speakers that proved too great a challenge. This company seems to be a one-person operation out of a...
Cinemaesque
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Reviewed in November 2014
I don't want people to be thrown off by my over-all ratings of 4.5 stars in all categories. It is my personal belief that there is always room for improvement by all of us no matter what it is that we do and so I therefore reserved 0.5 star for the purpose of leaving that room. In my...
Stephen's Garage Door Company
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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.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

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.

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