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>

How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2024
Excellent service, and fast results. Had both asbestos testing on old floor tile and mold testing in basement. Very knowledgeable and provided information and advice on other subjects. HIghly recommend.
Turn-Key Environmental Consultants
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Reviewed in August 2022
Appeared very knowledgeable regarding the problem I was having. Was on time and went right to work.. At this point I am very pleased with the results due to seeing less dust in the air and on furniture. The big test will come once I turn the furnace on this fall. I was informed to call them...
Buckeye State Radon
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Reviewed in September 2019
Pressure test was done and found no leaks and I had a shut off valve installed at my gas dryer.
H&S Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in September 2019
Mike Ester did a fantastic job of not only testing, but making sure we felt safe, and educated. He answered all our questions to his ability and eased tense hearts! There was absolutely no push to do one thing or another. He was very considerate. We will use his services again.
Mold Test Company OH
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Reviewed in June 2019
Work is not completed - further testing will be done after the basement has been cleaned. He also provided me a contact for getting that done. Very helpful and personable.
EnCheck Environmental Services
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Reviewed in May 2016
Great explanations of what was being tested thru out the testing
Ultimate Environmental Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2014
I had a mold issue in my bedroom and I thought that he would only spend a few minutes looking at the area I had the concern with....boy was I wrong. The inspector spent almost 3 hours going over the entire house, to include a very thorough inspection of the attic where I knew water was coming...
American Mold Experts
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Reviewed in October 2013
The instructions were easy to follow and I had watched another person do similar testing so I felt confident I did a good job gathering samples. My primary objective was to double check a tester/remediation service that was suggesting $6000 worth of remediation. The Moldlab results did not...
Moldlab
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Reviewed in June 2013
It went fine. They did an excellent job. They are very professional. They gave very good advice about certain brands of furniture and materials that stand the tests of time. I certainly appreciate the knowledge they shared with me.
Earth Pro Clean LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
The salesman was nice and did the water test, though he was a bit gratuitous in his negative comments about other companies. The system seemed to be a good quality system, but the price of $4,000+ was more than we wanted to go with a new system, so we ended up going with a different vendor at...
Integrity Water Solutions, LLC
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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.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

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.

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