Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </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 March 04, 2022

Reviewed in March 2022
The service was great, results came after 3 days. Frank is professional , knowledgeable and easyto reach guy who explained all results to me and to my husband. The company charged $150 per test, and we had 3 are tests: basement, living room and sample. Other 2 companies that I reached to asked...
1st Priority Inspections, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2015
Early May, after thinking I had a problem with pool backwash called the company and was asked to email pictures which I did. I was told I would be contacted to set up an appointment with a service person. No contact from them for 3 weeks. I called back to follow up and was told I needed to be...
Gibbons Pools
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Reviewed in May 2015
Alan explained the testing he was doing and when the results would be available. He was informative and helpful. Would recommend if you need this type of service
Inspectro, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2015
I was pleased with the work, and it was done within the time frame I was quoted. The basement area where asbestos was removed was very clean, and the air tests showed that the job was a success.
G.C.U. Environmental Solutions Corp.
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Reviewed in October 2014
I hired Boston Environmental to test for asbestos and advise me on construction. They showed up promptly for the asbestos tests and returned the results quickly. We had difficulty scheduling the construction discussion - and I called back several times, only to have no one reach back. Part of...
Boston Environmental and Contracting, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2013
Work was done thoroughly, carefully and professionally. The estimator was knowledgeable and cordial. For both the estimate and actual work, the estimator and work crew arrived promptly. Due to notable rust problems, before committing to a complete job the estimator and workers came back to...
Gentle Giant Cleaning Service Corp
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Reviewed in April 2013
He said one guy was going to come but another guy came. I thought he was testing for mold throughout the house not just in different spots. He said it would cost $100 extra for additional rooms other than the basement. It really upset me that when the repor tcame called I couldn't get a hold...
Family First Environmental Corp
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Reviewed in March 2013
For my Massapequa house, he applied the chemical to my walls in the downstairs of my high ranch house and the entire two car garage. He cleaned an area in the garage where there was a drainage pipe that led out from the house. My tenant left a lot of his belongings scattered in the downstairs as...
C&G Restorations
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Reviewed in January 2013
I called Enviro-Test because I had my doubts that the mold remediation company was doing a thorough job. The remediation company was not a local to the region and had come to drum up business in the wake of tropical storm Sandy. Artie returned my call the same day and said that he could have his...
Enviro-Test
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Reviewed in January 2011
Rob and Mike explained all the options available when they inspected our boiler and we are very satisfied with the work they did. They were very professional and not only solved the problem but gave us advice on how to maintain the system to avoid the same problems in the future. They explained...
TACO, Inc.
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are intact, in good condition, and not disturbed. Asbestos becomes dangerous only when its fibers are released into the air, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, do not disturb it. Instead of removal, materials in good condition can sometimes be encapsulated. It is recommended to have regular professional inspections to monitor the condition of the asbestos and prevent health risks from potential exposure.

Asbestos was most commonly produced and integrated into building products from the 1920s to the late 1980s. In reality, asbestos use should have ceased much sooner because asbestos was linked to cancer in studies produced as early as the 1950s. You can even extend that number past the 1980s due to stockpiled materials and because some countries treat asbestos use differently. It may also be found more in commercial applications than residential.

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

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