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• <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>

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Last update on November 08, 2018

Reviewed in November 2018
very reassuring interpretation of test results, and a well-reasoned response that eased customer's mind.
MOLD SOLUTIONS
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Reviewed in April 2017
I assume that the grout in the hall bathroom would be down but I saw by the hours involved in doing just a shower stall area that it was going to be more than what I anticipated. I had to pay an extra $50 in order to finish up the shower stall. The cleanup was another issue there was dust from...
Beaty Home Improvements
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Reviewed in August 2016
It went great. They set up the test in our basement. They were easy to communicate with, punctual, and organized. We'd recommend them.
St Louis Radon
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Reviewed in February 2016
Wellington set up the appointment within 2 days of our call. The asbestos inspector, Patrick, was punctual, had good depth of experience, and was a pleasure with which to work. Right away, he stated that, based on visual observation, it was unlikely that asbestos was in the plaster. However,...
WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL
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Reviewed in April 2015
From the first contact, you know you are dealing with a professional. Courteous and very knowledgeable, Bill addressed all the questions I had and some I hadn't thought of! He arrived on time and was well prepared to conduct a quality inspection. He took pains to simply explain all of the...
STL Home Inspection Services
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Reviewed in November 2014
Called on 11/3 asking about backflow testing. Was given a very reasonable estimate of $120. Asked to set an appointment and transferred to someone's voice mail. Left a message. Called back on 11/4, explaining I wanted to make an appointment. Woman said she got my message (they...
Horstmann Brothers LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
It was great. He repaired our almost new stove. He really seemed to know what he was doing. He tested it multiple times to make sure it was working.
Mid-America Appliance Service
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Reviewed in June 2014
Performed all routine tasks to insure the proper functioning of my sprinkler system. Ran tests, checked all valves and sprinkler heads, made some small changes to programming per my request. Completely satisfied. 
Allen Outdoor Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2013
They were able to fit me in within a couple days of purchase, and the plumber that arrived onsite was very professional and courteous. The plumber installed a new kitchen faucet to replace a leaky one, and the plumber was able to install it solidly and test for leaks. He was also able to work...
J & E Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2012
A & J was able to come out the same day and clean the kitchen stack. They did a good job cleaning up and testing for leaks in the sink trap pipes. He reassembled the kitchen sink trap that I had disassembled while trying to find the clog. The price was a little higher than others but at...
A & J Drain Service LLC
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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

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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.

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

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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