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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I needed a plumber to repair two gas leaks identified by South Jersey Gas at our home. Len the Plumber was called due to what appeared to be good reviews. They were supposed to arrive between 8:00 am to 11:00 am but we received a phone call at approximately 10:30 am that they were unable to make...
Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Mold Test Company was very thorough and professional
Mold Test Company NJ
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Reviewed in October 2019
Ray was nothing but fantastic. He was very quick to get back to me and get me on the schedule as I needed to have the testing done on a home I was in process of buying. Ray was thorough and went through the testing process he was going to perform as well as reviewing the pictures when he was...
Aerotek Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2018
Prompt and quick test results.
Remediation Pros, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2018
Tremendous job - very efficient and professional. Thorough testing of air flow.
NJP Mechanical
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Reviewed in July 2017
Victor is an amazing rep. Ran all of the water tests necessary to get us the right system. After install he returned to do the water testing again to make sure everything was correct. We had a minor small leak six months later and Victor had the installer return and fix the problem in two...
Aquatech USA, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
I called EPC Tech. via home advisor and talked to Steve. He came out to give me estimate to remove asbestos floor tile in large kitchen and bathroom. He gave me the estimate and at the same time told me that he wasn't sure the floor tile had asbestos in it. Steve said it would be 50/50...
EPC Technologies, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2016
Complete professionals...tested all components on my A/C unit. Made sure it was running up to spec before leaving. They really did a fantastic job. Explained what was going on in plain English so I could understand :)
Chris Walton, Sr. Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in August 2015
I contacted Doug Ferry on very short notice after my home inspector found what he thought might be asbestos in the HVAC ducts carved into the concrete foundation of a home that I was in the process of purchasing in Willingboro, NJ. I called him after hours and he returned my call in minutes....
Briggs Associates
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

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.

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

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