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 June 2023
Phenomenal customer service, great work, very respectful owners. They completed the project in a timely manner and the quality was amazing. They transitioned my tub to a shower stall! Absolutely would recommend!
Benchmark Baths, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
Showed up on time. Did what I asked. Tested the repair of the washing machine and confirmed repair worked properly.
Pinnacle Handyman Services, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
Prompt, courteous and professional. After cleaning, showed us unsafe conditions where glaze was present and joints were missing mortar. Assisited in scheduling repairs. Would definitely use again.
Your Chimney Sweep
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Reviewed in December 2021
Mike came, we reviewed what I needed done. He immediately began working. He was through and detail oriented. Very pleased with the final results! Would highly recommend. -Tracy
Walker Carpet Cleaning Ranger
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Reviewed in July 2020
Scott Freeman arrived on time and took two hours to explain the system. He showed us the amount and type of chemicals in our city water. The very next day Farley, the installer, arrived on time. He was at our house for six hours to install the system. When he was finished with the...
RefresH2O Water Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2018
He came within an hour of my call, was very pleasant, and checked numerous possible sources of my problem. His solution has worked so far, though I have not yet had an opportunity to fully test the outlet, so am not really in a position to accurately review the quality and effectiveness of his...
Tony Slusser Electrical
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Reviewed in August 2016
Great! He did a follow-up water test and all is good!
Darr's Water Treatment
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Reviewed in January 2015
The tech arrived on time and discussed the project with me before getting right to work. He was able to complete removal of the old shower plumbing set and installation of the new set without incident, and in a timely manner. When he tested the set, however, the Moen spout would not completely...
Jones Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2014
May provides a great source of unbiased testing and information on mold issues. She thoroughly tested a wide variety of areas in our home and made specific recommendations for remediation and further evaluation. If you are looking for an independent view from a professional who does not then try...
EnviroHealth Consulting Inc.
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

Asbestos is absolutely cancerous. In fact, around 4% of all lung cancer cases are the result of asbestos exposure. This is why we recommend a full, professional removal and cleaning of any asbestos found in your home. If you are unsure whether there is any present, you should call a pro who will inspect your property.

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

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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