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>

How do I prepare for asbestos testing?

• <div>Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.</div>

What happens during an asbestos test?

• <div>Depending on the size of your home, the inspection process could take a few hours or a few days. While inspecting your home, the asbestos specialist will take small sections of the potentially contaminated material. They will then send the sample to an accredited laboratory or the local health department for testing. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-asbestos-test-cost.htm">cost of asbestos testing</a> depends on your location, the home's size, and the testing area's complexity. Plan to spend between $230 and $800 for testing. During testing and while handling potential asbestos, the specialist may wear protective gear, including gloves, overalls, appropriate footwear, and respiratory equipment.</div>

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I live in Saint Joseph MI and CERI did an excellent job finding and removing the mold that was inside our home and finding and removing smaller areas of asbestos. I called because I’ve had chronic allergy problems, with the mold removed from the home and the air quality tested on each floor...
SGS Environmental and CERI
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Reviewed in March 2024
I had an excellent experience. They arrived when expected did a thorough spring clean up. We have been using them for the last 2 years and have been happy with the results every time.
Shavery Lawn Service
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Reviewed in February 2021
Poor. Visit 1: $300 Had a leaky disposall on the sink. Technician was very respectful had shoe slips and wore a double face mask. He repaired 1 section of the ultra cheap white plastic (which was improperly installed by the last plumber from a different company). He tested it and said it worked,...
John Baethke & Son Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2020
Mr. Lee came to my home, tested my air conditioning unit, took a part off and said he would send a quote for the work to be done. We have not heard back from him and the part is still sitting on top of the unit.
LFS home Improvement
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Reviewed in July 2019
I will never recommend this company, nor use them ever again. I needed a simple inspection done on an in-ground irrigation system, needed by code every couple years. This is one of the few companies that are licensed to do this work. My township said that this inspection service does not cost...
ACE PLUMBING & HEATING OF ST JOSEPH INC
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Reviewed in January 2017
They came out the next day, inspected the basement, and advised me on the mold and mildew remediation process, cleaning procedures utilizing HEPA filters and non-caustic, green cleaning products to capture and kill the spores, and testing procedures to maintain a safe environment. Without...
SERVPRO
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Reviewed in December 2015
After 5 years of owning my house, my water began turning my laundry rust colored, along with the toilet bowls and tubs. It was terrible. Had to buy bottled water by the cart. I called Joe who has recently done a large job in my basement to ask him, he came over right away did some test's and...
Dependable Plumbing Services, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2015
A renter advised me that our oven was putting out a lot of heat, and I should get it checked out ~ this was confirmed by a handyman who tested the oven temp with a heat-sensing gun. Since we live in Illinois and this home is in Michigan, I looked on Angie's List and found Bob. ...
Kel's Appliance Service
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Reviewed in October 2014
We got the test kit, sent it in and got results right away. It went very well. The service is outstanding and I couldn't ask for more than what they offered. I was very pleased.
Moldlab
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Reviewed in March 2014
Removed old unit, installed new system complete and made sure all hard water out of water heater and water lines and tested water before leaving. Follow up has been excellent. Review by Gene S. Port Richey
David Water Works
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Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

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

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.

Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.

Depending on the size of your home, the inspection process could take a few hours or a few days. While inspecting your home, the asbestos specialist will take small sections of the potentially contaminated material. They will then send the sample to an accredited laboratory or the local health department for testing.

The cost of asbestos testing depends on your location, the home's size, and the testing area's complexity. Plan to spend between $230 and $800 for testing. During testing and while handling potential asbestos, the specialist may wear protective gear, including gloves, overalls, appropriate footwear, and respiratory equipment.

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