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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We recently used Pure Maintanence for mold testing in our basement. They were super responsive and respectful of our short timeline. We had a super small project and their methods of mold remediation didn't end up making sense for us but they worked with us to make that decision instead of...
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Reviewed in May 2021
Great service. Asbestos test was delivered to me before promised and the whole process was explained very thoroughly so that I could have peace of mind. Thankfully I didn&amp;#39;t have any asbestos in the samples that were tested but I would be fully confident in hiring for asbestos...
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Reviewed in June 2017
Submitted material for testing and got results promptly.
PROBE ENVIRONMENTAL INC
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Reviewed in March 2017
I was worried about asbestos in the mastic of our basement. AMC came out the next day and delivered results of the test one day early. I couldn't be more relieved.
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Reviewed in March 2017
Tom C. did an awesome job, he was really thorough and took his time to show us and explain different things. He didn't see any mold, so didn't do any of the testing but explained the radon tests and was very knowledgeable. I couldn't be happier with the service.
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Mold test results were promised in 2 days but results were not given until weeks after.
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Reviewed in January 2014
Promptly answered my call. Set up appointment. Arrived on time as scheduled. Performed work in a timely manner and tested system. I had an additional question and they took the time to review their answer with me. They will me my primary choice for future plumbing work here in Ann Arbor Great...
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Reviewed in December 2013
Inquired about radon testing. They provided great info and options in regards to getting a radon test kit from the County or having them do it. They recommended I go the kit from the County route unless I was trying to sell the house. That is amazing that they didn't push me to get service...
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Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

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.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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.

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