Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <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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Last update on July 20, 2016

Reviewed in July 2016
They arrived at the approximate time and did all necessary work. They cleared the clog which was under a concrete floor. Tested water flow twice and were done in approximately one hour.
Drain-Away Sewer and Drain Service
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Reviewed in September 2015
During a home inspection (by someone else) of a house we were considering purchasing, our inspector pointed out some rotted door frames, and encouraged us to get an estimate for the purpose of negotiating with the seller. I contacted ICC Construction and was pleased that he agreed to come out...
ICC Construction llC
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Reviewed in December 2013
Did not get any testing results or any detailed advice. It was just based on guess and beliefs and No strong facts were presented. The service was useless and waste of money.
NU-Life Resources
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Reviewed in December 2013
Tech showed up on time, did the work, that's it - it all went well. I'd have Farrell Brothers back to do any plumbing work. Tech was very good and very knowledgeable. I'd never had the hot water heater drained before so wanted to have it done the first time by someone who knew what...
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING
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Reviewed in April 2013
Expediant performed a conventional mold remediation in the bathroom of a house I rent in Albany. A mold remover was applied to all surfaces in the affected bathroom. The service person returned in about one week to perform a test which would establish whether all of the mold was removed. The lab...
Expediant Environmental Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2013
I contacted Pete on January 21 to perform some plumbing services as I was in the midst of a bathroom remodel. Specifically, I asked him to install two new shutoffs for the vanity and to extend them further to accommodate my new cabinet installation. He contacted me by email a few hours...
Pete The Plumber NY
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Reviewed in November 2011
Very proficient technician, he listened carefully to what I told him. Then focused on the likely source of the problems and fixed it in about one hour. Ran several tests on system components, eliminating possibilities.
Crisafulli Bros Plumbing & Heating Contractors Inc
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Reviewed in June 2011
I was extremely pleased. Scott listened to all my concerns before he decided what would be the best approach to use. He gave me different cost options on the tests and approaches. The report was available via email to me within a few days the following week and Scott called and said if I had any...
Wise Home Solutions Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2010
Called Enviro-test on Friday, left message, Mark called back and scheduled the assessment for the next day. (He is based in Saratoga: don't let the company's Amityville address deter you from hiring him to do work in the Capital region). He arrived at 8:00 AM and left around 12:00. He tested...
Enviro-Test
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

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

Asbestos fibers can stay airborne for 48 to 72 hours, depending on the home's ventilation. Fibers can linger longer in enclosed spaces with poor airflow. Because the fibers are microscopic, they can easily remain suspended, making them difficult to detect without professional equipment.

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

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