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 October 2025
PDX Repair Team recently did a kitchen upgrade for us. They showed up on time, kept true to their bid, were very professional and easy to work with. Will definitely use them in the future.
PDX Repair Team, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
It went well, we are pleased with the results.
BFP Electric LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
I was pleased with meeting them, telling and showing them what was needed and then trusting them to do the work needed. I was overly pleased with the results. I was at work while they did the job and everything was in place when I got home.
Pearl’s Cleaning
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Reviewed in August 2022
I called them and they answered very promptly. Very helpful answering all my questions and concerns. They are great at communicating and finding a date and time for the service that worked for me. They tested my mold and treated my walls and called me back within 2 days with results. Great...
Restoration Techs
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Reviewed in March 2022
They kept it really professional, did exceptional work, and explained the work to me. I could not be happier using that as a power washing company,.
JtnT Clean
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Reviewed in January 2022
Fast work, very well priced, and got the job done. I had a flow problem following the work (sediment in the lines) which the promptly returned the following day to repair, at no additional cost to me. I’ll use them for my next project.
John's Waterproofing Co.
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Reviewed in January 2022
He installed the faucet quickly. The faucet is working well as expected.
Daly Plumbing & Construction
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Reviewed in January 2017
the oven did not work after a self-cleaning. The technicians took the oven out of the wall, identified that a sensor had overheated and had failed. They made a factory recommended modification to move the sensor away from the heat source, and replaced the sensor. A self-cleaning test run proved...
B&G Appliance
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Reviewed in January 2017
Although IRS was very responsive and efficient when it came to testing for asbestos they ignored multiple requests for the follow up abatement work. Although they did finally provide a quote via email I called and emailed asking for clarification and a quote for a variation on the job multiple...
IRS Environmental of Portland, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2013
My wife and child have been experiencing some unusual health problems which we could not definitively identify a cause of. We turned to a naturopath who asked if we had mold issues. We have a newer house so initially we said no, but she recommended that we obtain a mold inspection and testing of...
Mold Inspection Sciences of Portland
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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.

In the 1980s, the use of asbestos in house siding materials underwent a significant decline, ultimately being phased out by the mid-1980s to early 1990s. This change was largely due to a growing awareness of the severe health risks associated with asbestos exposure, particularly its link to lung diseases and cancers. With increased public concern and regulatory agency involvement, building codes and regulations were updated to restrict the use of asbestos in construction materials.

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

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.

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.

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