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 January 14, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
Very professional prompt response and reasonable great experience overall definitely recommend
Hilts Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
I used John several times on prospective homes that I wanted to buy. He was professional, timely, and quite complete on all my home inspections. Several times he pointed out significant issues with the property, that had I purchased it, would have cost significant sums to remediate. His...
J Norman Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
Very pleasant. Took his time to inspect the problem and come up with an appropriate solution. Completed the work for a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend him and will hire him if there is a future plumbing repair.
Afford-A-Rooter
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Reviewed in March 2024
This was the second time I've gone to Surface Resto for sandblasting services and I'm very pleased once again. The staff are very courteous and the prices are extremely competitive. The quality of work is second to none. I will be back again.
Surface Resto Inc
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Reviewed in September 2023
cant ask for better workmanship very happy with with the work they don
Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2023
Quick response and very professional ; ;
Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2023
Workman did an excellent job, arrived timely & was pleasant and clear about what he could and could not do. Contacted to repair or replace kitchen faucet and possibly replace bath faucet. He was unable to repair kitchen faucet & had no replacement of the same type (single handle, pull out). ...
Auchinachie Plumbing LTD
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Reviewed in September 2022
The remodel was done fast and efficient
DW Construction
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Reviewed in June 2021
Everyone else I had on-site to assess my situation merely wanted to sell me a new water filtration system…. Aquasource took the time to truly understand what was happening & come up with the best plan to mitigate the issues. Very happy with the work thus far. For my situation, the real test on...
AquaSource
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Reviewed in December 2019
Schawn was very professional about every aspect of this testing. He stands by his work. Schawn's confidence and loyalty to me as client proved tremendously important. I put 4.5 stars for value for money only because he was higher then competitors. But sometimes you get what you pay for.
Bezner Home Inspection Services
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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

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.

Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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