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 February 2025
Delivered and installed as agreed. Two notes: If you go wirh the 90% in ground have a plan for the excavated dirt. And make them test the sump.
Kayak Pools Midwest
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Reviewed in October 2022
Technician sent by Frost & Kretsch Plumbing was very professional and knowledgeable. He quickly found the problem and fixed it. Then tested the pump a few times to make sure it was working. He explained to us what he found and how it worked. The cost was very reasonable, especially since it...
Frost & Kretsch Plumbing Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2022
After our first thunderstorm since the work was done, with the high winds and blowing leaves everywhere, heavy rains, they worked perfectly. You could not ask for a better test.
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
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Reviewed in May 2021
Mr Al was wonderful from the first call (almost immediately after my inquiry) through the quick testing and result period. He is very knowledgeable and attentive. I would highly recommend them!
Upcoming Environmental Services/Consultants
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Reviewed in December 2020
Worse experience ever! I was left with more of an issue than I had to begin with. I would never use this company again or recommend. There was a smell of gas in my basement 12-28 in which consumers came out and detected a leak at my hot water tank and recommended I get a new union. While the...
Universal Home Services
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Reviewed in December 2020
Worse experience ever! I was left with more of an issue than I had to begin with. I would never use this company again or recommend. There was a smell of gas in my basement 12-28 in which consumers came out and detected a leak at my hot water tank and recommended I get a new union. While the...
Universal Plumbing & Sewer, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2020
Very poor diagnostic skill . Look like when he see basement leaks , don’t think anything other than foundation leak . But there is lot more other possibilities ( like in old building sewer run under concrete and that can leak , or water pipe ca leak also . In first two pictures u can see where...
Suburban Basement Waterproofing
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Reviewed in September 2020
On time service. Took time to explain and educate us on testing they were conducting. Would highly recommend
HDX Home Inspections and Environmental Testing
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Reviewed in April 2018
I was looking for backhoe contractor to dig a hole for a perk test they don't do that . They are surveyor.
Land Development Services of Michigan, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
I had my air tested for mold this month (February 2018). It came back fine. But then i heard air should be tested in the summer months. I should call them back and ask their thoughts. Also two hundred dollars was a bit much for this little project. Not sure if i would hire them for anbig job...
Restoration Environmental Safety Technologies, LLC
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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

Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

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.

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.

If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

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