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>

What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2023
Proclean of Bloomington is a great company to do business with! They are prompt and timely with their service when it comes to scheduling. As far as workmanship they just cannot be beat and I would recommend them over any other Mold Testing & Remediation company in the Metro area. They came to...
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Reviewed in August 2022
I emailed the company at 9pm and Sean called right away. He talked us through what to expect and showed up bright & early the next morning to get samples of our floor to test for asbestos. He was so kind & professional! We highly recommend!
All 4 Him Abatement & Construction Services, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
We reached out on a weekend and I was surprised to get a call back almost immediately and we got our testing scheduled for Monday. Great experience and excellent expertise.
North Central Inspection Service, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2020
Wish I could give them an A+! I was very impressed with Todd's expertise and customer service. We will definately be going back to Legend for future testing needs. We wanted to test some building materials from our 1920's house for asbestos before doing demolition. I called and consulted Todd...
Legend Technical Services Inc
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Reviewed in August 2019
Great service, follow up and explanation of test results and report.
Eco Shaylee, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2019
I have delayed in getting this mold testing done because I feared the expense. It was very reasonable, efficient and what's best, provides peace of mind. I would say to others, don't hesitate, hire this company and make sure you are living in a healthy environment for you and your family.
Bio-Tec Emergency Services
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Reviewed in May 2019
Excellent...did a full plumbing review too...tested water for chemicals, test drains, tested water pressure.
Cameron
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Reviewed in August 2018
I only joined Angie's List so I could share with other people what a positive experience this was. I had previously hired another person to do mold testing in my basement, but was doubtful about the report, especially when the OTHER report recommended clearly unnecessary remediation by their...
Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services
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Reviewed in February 2018
We needed the space to be available as soon as possible. I called Shaylee and she was able to accommodate our spore testing the next day. She was there on time and able to efficiently do the testing in four areas and even get our results to us the next day, when the abatement contractor thought...
Eco Shaylee LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
They were able to schedule testing within our timeline. The technician, Andy, did a thorough job and was at the house for an extended period of time. The final price was more than the initial estimate range, but it is an older house and a total of 83 samples had to be taken. The price was within...
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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.

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.

Many homeowners may never have to test their homes for asbestos. Asbestos particles are only dangerous if they become airborne. If you plan to do construction or notice damage to piping, siding, or drywall, you should hire a specialist to test for asbestos.

If you plan to remodel your home or have any concerns, you should have your home tested for asbestos just to be safe.

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

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

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