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 May 2023
Overall, great experience. He was on time and clear about what he needed to do to complete the work. The price was great. I'm just not sure if he should have tested for leaks and shown me that before he left, or if he did that he didn't show me.
Arts Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Jeff and Steve pressure tested my gas line and were great to work with.
River City Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2021
Curtis was quick to respond, showed up the next day on time, and was in and out in very little time. I even got my results the same day which was amazing. This is a rental property I had him test, and as they say, time is money. And having the testing & results that quickly with a letter stating...
Curtis Roberts Mold Inspection
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Reviewed in July 2020
I was very disappointed with this company. The person showed up, did no smoke test or anything and decided the fix was to cut a hole in my wall...of course, that was not the issue so I am left 175 poorer and not fixed..still have the same problem... the guy was not there for more than 20 min and...
Easy Rooter
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Reviewed in January 2016
<p>Their work was superb. They came in, were super polite, friendly, and concerned about getting our home back to the way it should be. They checked everything and made sure there were no safety hazards to us, or them. They got rid or all the water and let us know what to look out for and when...
Steam Away Carpet Cleaning & Water Restoration
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Reviewed in December 2014
The test went very well, it was the follow up that lacked greatly! They were suppose to send us a detailed report and give us complete list of advise on what was reasonable to repair/ address. I tried to contact them a couple of times and only thing I was told was they would follow up with me...
Sierra Green Builders
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Reviewed in October 2014
They were very responsiveness and came right away and shut off the water to the entire house They isolate the leak and by mid afternoon the water was restored to the house They spent a considerable time to isolate and fid the leak with a lot of digging in both the front and back of the house the...
Savage & Son Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2014
I hired Tim to replace a faulty shower installation. The shower was leaking into my bathroom and underneath my house. A shower pan test showed the problem to be a leaking pan. After three other assessments and estimates from other tile installers, I decided to hire Tim. He was knowledgeable and...
GREAT BASIN STONE & TILE
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Reviewed in July 2013
They called back promptly after I left a message saying I was interested in a bid. Steve said he didn't want to schedule an appointment to come look at the job until I had the existing paint tested for lead. So I had EICS come take samples for the lead test. I called Steve back again and...
Machutta And Son Painting Inc
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Reviewed in November 2012
We are moving our store and needed a backflow test because the buidling had been vacant. I called and they told me how much it would be, two days later they went our and performed the test and then I received the bill. <br />
Ira Hansen and Sons Plumbing
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If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

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.

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

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