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 August 2025
Extremely efficient and turned out absolutely amazing!!
Crater Contracting
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Reviewed in July 2025
I showed Dustin what I wanted done, he looked it over and gave me a rough estimate. He told me a time he would be here to get started but called in advance to let me know they were "tied up" (very nice of him to do that, instead of me guessing what happened). On the new date he gave me (only a...
E Schultz Contracting
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Reviewed in May 2025
The team showed up on time and completed the job quickly. They were very helpful in explaining the process and what was the best depth of the insulation for my particular job.
Angelo's Southern Tier Spray Foam
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Reviewed in August 2024
Nate was thorough and very efficient. He answered all my questions and provided advice on filtering. Would welcome him coming in the future.
Anderson Water & Power
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Reviewed in June 2023
Super professional and very courtesy. Clean work site at all times. Used only quality materials. Great value, great work.
Sunrise Solar
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Reviewed in September 2022
Very good work done. 2 Bathrooms gutted with new tile walk in showers, laminate flooring, toilets, vanities. Electrical and plumbing done to accommodate changes. Would recommend their work and experience for any remodeling interior or exterior.
Cross Town Construction
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Reviewed in April 2022
Terrific job! My house is sparkling. Job well done. Professional, polite, and does good work. Thanks again!
Dapper detail
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Reviewed in February 2022
Kept us informed of every step, very professional, the project was quick and efficient and kept the cost as low as possible-I recommend this company!
Frey Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in August 2021
Everdry has been an amazing company to work with, the customer service has been beyond excellent from the very first phone call. (They were the only company that answered their phone when I was reaching out to various companies in the beginning, by the way!). Jim came out and did a thorough...
Everdry Waterproofing of Upstate New York
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Reviewed in November 2020
I was having trouble getting my furnace to light. Patrick came in within an hour of testing a few things found my problem. Was able to get my part fairly quickly and have my furnace going normally again in no time. Would recommend.
Long Heating & Air Conditioning
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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.

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.

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.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

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