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 May 2025
Very professional, would recommend. Takes time to explain source of mold and how remediation works. Does post remediation air test as well.
Security First Home Inspections
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Reviewed in May 2022
It went great. Kael provided excellent service. He is Honest, dependable , on time and does quality work. He has good knowledge of the plumbing trade. I have used Kael on several occasions. Most recently he gave up part of his Friday evening after hours to help repair a laundry room leak. ...
Plumbers Near Me LLC
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Reviewed in February 2021
Professional and friendly. My dogs know good character and Current Electric passed the test. Knowledgeable and left no messes for me to clean up. Demonstrated how it worked upon completion of the job. Great Work at a fair price.
Current Electric JS, LTD
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Reviewed in September 2020
Hire them to do my radon system they showed up installed it in one day I paid them that same day up front they came out a week later and did the follow-up testing and my radon was still very very high instead of immediately correcting the problem they suggested that they wait to retest after I...
Erie Environmental
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Reviewed in February 2020
The water testing technician was an excellent "explainer" as he researched what problems the water had to have addressed. The installer was also excellent and efficient. In fact, the Only down-side of this experience was the price.
RainSoft of Northern Michigan
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Reviewed in September 2016
EVERY THING WENT WELL....NOT ONE NEGATIVE THING TO LIST....VERY IMPRESSED!!!!!!WAITING FOR A HARD RAIN FOR REAL TEST
SALGAU ROOFING
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Reviewed in July 2013
I'd say this was a somewhat challenging repair, in that the fridge/freezer doesn't have a water and ice dispenser. So when our ice maker stopped working and I had already checked that there was water making it to the back of the freezer, the next step was to call these folks for help. The tech...
Broadway Sales and Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in April 2013
They went above and beyond by checking and labeling each circuit (some of the old labels were incorrect or incomplete). Each light and outlet in the house was tested before they left. The workmanship was professional, and the electricians left the site as clean as when they arrived. The price...
Cousino Electric Ltd
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Reviewed in October 2012
The sink handle was becoming very hard to pull on and push off. I knew it was the cartidge as I had I had a similar problem with another sink in the house. At that time, I had called Benjamin Franklin as I had a contract with them. Even with a discount per the contract, I thought the price...
Fickwood Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2012
All gas lines and valves had been original to the house which was built in the 1950's. We don't use the oven a lot, but we were using it on Aug 3. It took a very long time to get hot, which it had done another time. This time there was an unusual smell, not quite the smell of gas, but not...
Ace Plumbing LLC
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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.

If asbestos is found, it is crucial to consult with a professional. They will provide recommendations for appropriate abatement actions, which may include safe removal, containment, sealing, or enclosure. All actions must be planned and executed in accordance with local regulations for handling asbestos.

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

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.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

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