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• <div><p>Unlike some home problems, such as water damage or pest infestations, asbestos can be very difficult to spot. Asbestos is a mineral in the form of microscopic fibers and was previously used in building materials for its bonding and fireproofing abilities. Insulation, roof shingles, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, pipe wrappings, soundproofing materials, and textured paint features like popcorn ceilings are common sources of asbestos, particularly in homes built before 1980.</p><p>Age is perhaps the biggest indicator of asbestos, as legislation passed in the 1970s labeled asbestos as dangerous and regulated its use in building materials. Signs of age in the form of wear and tear or material degradation are also indicators that asbestos fibers may be leaking into the air, but ultimately, it’s difficult to detect with the naked eye. If you have reason to suspect asbestos in your home, it’s best to hire a certified asbestos inspector.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2025
Received First Rate service from Chris at Mister Sparky. We had just closed on a new vacation home and wanted to resolve known issues as well as assess potential problems that may come up later. Chris spent hours investigating our home, validating and testing. He then calmly walked us through...
Mister Sparky of Myrtle Beach
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Reviewed in June 2024
Be prepared that while it is not inexpensive, the job is completed correctly and looks like it will hold up. They had to dig out the old and replaced with much deeper hole and this one has a lining. This is a 2 level water fall and stone looks great with color of house and surrounding area. This...
Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Please read this before you call anyone else. Aaron with Ocean Air not only saved the day but saved me hundreds of dollars. I had an issue on Saturday night that another company (Coastline Heating) came out to diagnose on a Saturday evening late, which I appreciated. Although the tech basically...
Ocean Air Cooling, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
I purchased a pre-existing home in SC, (4 years young) ib May 2022 while living in NY and didn't have the opportunity to oversee the home inspection that was done during the purchase process. I decided I wanted to have another one done in my presence. From the moment I first spoke with...
Champion Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Arrived on time; extremely professional, identified the problem and fixed it. Cleaned up behind himself. He is now my official plumber.
Hukilau Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
I was contacted immediately from Best Breathing after requesting help for a mold problem I was having. An air quality test was scheduled immediately and upon receiving the results and finding there was mold in the property Best Breathing went out of their way to go the work done in a very quick...
Best Breathing, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
This company was very efficient, showed up early for both appointments. I had mold starting to grow in my powder room, they tested it and cleaned it within a week and a half.
ASD Environmental Services
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Reviewed in October 2017
I had several estimates. He was the only one that tested the soil we have, only one that killed the old grass and weeds, only one that tilled the soil, only one that laid it himself like an expert he is. He has already came back to check it, and give advise and also will come back in 2 weeks. ...
Arthur's Lawncare
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Reviewed in June 2017
Wonderfully. He was extremely thorough and professional. Took his time testing everything. Would definitely use him again. Glad we now have an electrician we can trust!
Glass Electrical Service Inc
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Reviewed in January 2016
Came tested my water gave me optiors on what I could get. Explained how it would work & how it would be installed. they did an excellent job on installation clean neat no problems. All installed in garage & piped through to my refrig for drinking & cooking. neat & tidy Rob & Hunter the best!
Advanced Water Systems-Grand Strand
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Unlike some home problems, such as water damage or pest infestations, asbestos can be very difficult to spot. Asbestos is a mineral in the form of microscopic fibers and was previously used in building materials for its bonding and fireproofing abilities. Insulation, roof shingles, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, pipe wrappings, soundproofing materials, and textured paint features like popcorn ceilings are common sources of asbestos, particularly in homes built before 1980.

Age is perhaps the biggest indicator of asbestos, as legislation passed in the 1970s labeled asbestos as dangerous and regulated its use in building materials. Signs of age in the form of wear and tear or material degradation are also indicators that asbestos fibers may be leaking into the air, but ultimately, it’s difficult to detect with the naked eye. If you have reason to suspect asbestos in your home, it’s best to hire a certified asbestos inspector.

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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