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>

How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Last update on April 08, 2022

Reviewed in April 2022
Very pleasant professional cleaned up and made me test the products to make sure the worked
Troy Overhead Doors, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
The service went very well. He did the test I asked them to do and he did a good job.
Strunk Excavation
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Reviewed in August 2021
He was very professional and courteous. He brought a radon gas monitor in my home to test radon levels and he said that everything was okay. And I didn’t have a problem with radon.
Metro Radon Control of St. Louis, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2020
Very friendly and gave me my results right away in person. Reassured me that my house was safe and gave me tips on testing in the future.
EnviroTech Radon Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2018
I was told a thorough home inspection would be conducted. Which was not done. 1) Master Bath Tub leaks. Now on the report it says they did the test. But I was present on the day of the inspection I don't recall him showing me the full bath tub test being conducted on the day of the inspection.2)...
Homecheck Inspection Service
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Reviewed in June 2018
Mayo Plumbing did a great job. John was very responsive to my questions and gave in-depth and prompt replies. They installed a new water line, a valve for the line and a new kitchen faucet in just over 2hrs. They tested extensively and when John noticed a couple "DIY" mistakes from the previous...
Mayo Plumbing Co
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Reviewed in December 2016
They said we had extremely hard water so the softener was not working. The next day I bought a self-testing kit at the hardware store. It read that our water was soft. Not sure how accurate the home kits are but it showed no signs of hardness at all. So not sure who is right.
Trionics
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Reviewed in October 2016
He investigated furnace vents in two rooms & was very, very efficient. Water damage/mold testing & remediation.
Rapid Dry
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Reviewed in June 2015
The only issue we ran into was Victor's unawareness that my husband was a Veteran with regard to the VA's water test requirement. Apparently they required a full water test something we realized after he'd done the test for e.coli and coliform only. However, he was able to...
Second Sight Home Inspections
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Reviewed in August 2014
They gave appropriate information and feedback. The staff was caring and thoughtful. Disclosed the price of blood test prior to submitting test so I could make an informed decision.
O'Fallon Veterinary Medical Center
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Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

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.

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.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

Regulations require certified professionals for removals and disposal in compliance with local and federal guidelines, ensuring safety and legality.

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