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 November 2025
Roxannehelped me pick out all of the products. We got this done quickly and efficiently. We were able to get kitchen counters and the bathroom counter out of one slab. Very satisfied
Xpres Bath & Shower
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Reviewed in November 2025
Trident did a wonderful job with my bathroom and I would use them again. They cleaned up well and they got it done in one day.
Trident Bath and Shower LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
Very easy process and great results
RD Enterprise
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Reviewed in March 2024
The work was done well. I am happy with the results.
Affordable Home Remodeling
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Reviewed in July 2023
Amazing! I am extremely satisfied with the entire process and resulting product. Thanks Go Electric!
Go Electric
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Reviewed in May 2019
My experience working with Patrick was exceptional from beginning to end. He responded to my first call in a very timely manner, was patient in answering my questions and describing his services, and flexible in scheduling a time to do the installation. When he came to the house, he arrived...
Radon Stoppers
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Reviewed in July 2017
I told the guy that came out, I'm not looking for someone to put chemicals down, I'm looking for someone to make my lawn look better. To me those are two different things entirely. Most of the fertilization companies, they just come out drop chemicals and leave. They aren't even looking, I...
Showcase Lawn Care
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Reviewed in July 2016
Thought I needed an ac recharge, but a quick test ruled that out. He diligently found the problem, and got us cooling again! Thanks so much!
JD Heating and Air, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2015
Great, did a thorough job. They were careful of my wood floors. They tested the rugs to be sure that the colors wouldn't run. They did vacuumed one rug and did not steam it because it was not colorfast. I appreciated their professionalism.
Stanley Steemer
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Reviewed in August 2015
Showed up on time <br /> installed on date needed <br /> tested and inspected passed <br /> paid upon compleation <br /> <br />
S-D CONTRACTING
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Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

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 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.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

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