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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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Golden Hands
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Reviewed in June 2025
I hired MARA Home improvement to do a bathroom remodel for my wife's birthday. They were very reasonably priced and punctual with their work. My wife literally shed a tear when she saw the new bathroom. The crew at MARA were very professional and I will definitely use them again. I've never...
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Reviewed in March 2023
I subcontracted with Hearth To Home to finish a bathroom remodel (wallpaper) for one of my clients. His work was impeccable, he had close attention to detail and the finished product was perfect. I will definitely be hiring him again in the future!! -Kirsten Home On A Hill Design
Hearth to Home Construction of CNY, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
Iâ ve never used Angi before but today a pipe in my parents house burst from the cold. My dad couldnâ t get ahold of his plumber so I downloaded the app and I got a call right away and the was done by days end. My dad was very happy with the service and work and will call him if he ever needs...
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Reviewed in July 2022
Excellent craftsmanship. My bathroom looks 1000 times better. Courteous staff.
C. Michael Exteriors, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2021
I am very happy with the work that was done. Val was quick to respond to my posting and after assessing the problem with my roof, he offered a reasonable solution, including an excellent explanation of the work that would be done. He came when he said he would and completed the project within...
Upstate Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Marco did a good job replacing my backflow preventer and testing my sprinkler system. However, he wrapped the pipes with insulation before he tested the system. The next day I found that one of the pipes was leaking. I called the company and Marco returned the following day to fix it.
Summer Irrigation Service, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2019
Was selling my home after moving 1,500 miles away, not to return. Radon test performed by buyer was positive, requiring mitigation before they would close on sale. I immediately scrambled to find someone ...HomeAdvisor made this easy. I contacted CERM co-owner Mike M. the very night I received...
Clean Environment Radon Mitigation, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2016
This was a major remodel of my apartment in my new purchase of a 2-family home - Jeff gutted 1st floor (except walls and floors), remodeled kitchen (top to bottom), put new ceilings in multiple rooms, repaired existing walls, installed flooring in 2 rooms and painted entire apartment. I changed...
Quality Craftsmanship of Central New York
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Reviewed in May 2015
Work was done timely and satisfactorily. The test will be if the repairs last.....
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No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

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

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

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

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