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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Reviewed in May 2023
Don came and tested for mold. Very professional.
Sota Environmental and Demo LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
I reached out to Bauer Property Services to test for mold on a listing I had. They were punctual and had the results in a timely manner. I will use them again and would definitely recommend.
Bauer Property Services, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
North Central Inspection Services was prompt, professional and efficient. I would recommend them to my friends and family for any asbestos testing.
North Central Inspection Service, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
They were extremely nice but literally only tested 1 bedroom in a 2 story 3 bedroom house. I had already done that with a DIY test. A complete waste of hundreds of dollars.
Bio-Tec Emergency Services
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Reviewed in March 2021
Michael came out and gave an estimate and the scope of work be going to be performed. Michael then scheduled an appointment two days later. Called prior to arriving, once arrived work was completed in less than 1 hour. Had a water test a few days later - all passed!
Michael Kreiser Water Treatment Systems
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Reviewed in July 2018
Brad did a fantastic job with our testing. He clearly explained what his company can do and did a great job on communicating the process (timing, expectations, pricing etc). Thanks so much!
Elite Environmental Services, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
Happy with sales staff meeting my needs. Others I tried didn't listen to what I wanted, and were expensive. Workers were wonderful working with the many suprises during the remodel. Multiple layers on both floor and walls, and we found tile under tub that needed asbestos testing. Good with daily...
Great Lakes Home Renovations
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Reviewed in April 2017
they came out and tested my water. They were honest in telling me i only needed a water softener which saved me a lot of money. I love my new softener and cheaper then the competitors.
Taplin Soft Water
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Reviewed in February 2016
The test kit arrived 2 days after ordering it, samples were taken and mailed in the pre-paid return envelope that same day. <br /> The weekend and a Monday Holiday delayed delivery of the samples until Tuesday (no fault of Moldlab). <br /> The test report was received by email at 1:00 PM the...
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Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

Since DIY asbestos removal isn’t the best option to save money, there are other steps that you can take to help cut costs when dealing with this project. After speaking with your asbestos removal expert, discuss if encapsulation is an option. If it is, you can save between 15% to 25% on overall project costs over demolition and disposal. In addition, when speaking with your professional, discuss if there are any tax credits available for your removal project. Finally, check with your homeowner’s insurance to see if any removal costs might be covered. However, be aware that this is usually only applicable if the asbestos is due to a covered incident, like a tree falling into your roof.

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