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>

Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
John is a real professional. He answered all my questions about our mold issue and timeline for the work. Once I decided to go with his bid, he scheduled the appointment for the next day. When he arrived he did the work quickly and provided a full report along with my test results the very next...
Sound Environmental Solutions Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2025
Varsity sent john to service my combi propane water/heating system which was not providing hot water. John ran the system through a test and checked the error code. He found the problem fixed it and then check all other parts of the system. He made sure all the gauges were at the appropriate...
Varsity Home Service Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2024
My test was very good, very correct people.
Soffolk Best Price Construction
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Reviewed in May 2024
Job not complete, guy was supposed to come yesterday and finish. He did not show up, I had to text him. He answers he can not come until Saturday. This is after the down payment. Marcello shows up, gets right to work. He tells me I need a few new sprinkler heads, a new box in the ground...
Reyes Fuentes Sprinklers
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Reviewed in September 2022
Came every week, tested the pool water, did what they were suppose to, and I was happy.
All Island Pool Care
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Reviewed in August 2022
They are probably the most affordable mold test service in Long Island, they are very reliable and honest.
Air Quality Insights, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
Very knowledgeable n explained all in simple language Very nice employees n also the owner is very personable Very. Very happy They seemed to solve my problems N think they did. The final test is seeing all is well when we use our fireplace. I feel all will be. OK
Billy Z. Liberty Maintenance
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Reviewed in November 2020
Omer was very professional and helpful. He stayed on top of things when i was waiting for the test results and gave me different solutions to my problem.
OMR Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2019
Excellent. Above ground pool gets tested each week. Chemicals & vacuuming are included in the price which is determined by the size of the pool.
Backyard Dreamers Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2017
Expensive, but asbestos is an expensive problem to have. Thought Junior was very easy to deal with and responsive over texts. It seemed the job was done right, however I have not had air quality tests done. They left the job site very clean which is important when dealing with Asbestos. I never...
A/Plus Environmental Corporation
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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.

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.

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

No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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