Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

What year did they stop putting asbestos in linoleum?

• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2025
Working with Joe on this project was great. He pays attention to detail. When presented with our ideas, he enhanced them and made the project even better. He is a skilled professional, and creative. We ended up remodeling 2 Bathrooms. We are very pleased with all the results. Don't...
Trynosky Tile & Home Improvements
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Reviewed in November 2023
Responsive but pricey, $50 for a 2 minute Carbon Monoxide test and $250 for a $20 part on Amazon. I can&#39;t recommend
WM Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in September 2021
Amazing customer service from initial contact to completion of job. Excellent quality of work. Would hire again for any plumbing project large or small.
R.C. Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
Had new toilet put in, done very quickly Great job. Was very disappointed that they would not change my tub to shower. Told us they did not work in Manufacture Homes
Charlotte Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2021
They were extremely helpful in solving a constant leak problem in my home. I had already consulted my usual plumber who disregarded my input that my water pressure had increased a lot. He turned on the kitchen faucet and said looks ok to him. After another pipe blew the fitting I contact...
Montco Rooter Plumbing & Drains
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Reviewed in August 2019
Wonderful service from start to finish! They repeated a radon test and got quite a different reading than the building inspector who apparently did not place the canisters appropriately I thank Ted for saving us from the radon risk. Highly recommend and very professional
County Large Home Inspections
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Reviewed in April 2019
All I can say is WOW!! they are very knowlegable and very friendly. we had very hard water, high Iron, and are magneseium was very very high. our showers, toilets, and sinks were all stained orange! and they came out and fixed everything in 4 hrs.... They installed a whole house purifaction...
Central PA Soft Water
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Reviewed in March 2017
We had PA Basement Waterproofing, Inc. come in a due a mold removal in our basement. Dave came out to our home for an estimate. He was through and professional. The work was started on the scheduled date. The job was estimate to take 2 to 5 days. I did not realize the extent of the problem...
PA Basement Waterproofing, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2017
Very well - the testing and remediation were done very promptly and professionally and with the least amount of disruption as was possible - we are very pleased with the work that was done.
Compleat Restorations
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Reviewed in October 2013
They were slow and non-responsive from the beginning. After they cleaned the logs my wife was not happy with any of the test stains. They were to do the cleaning and staining for $2280.00. We gave them a deposit of $1140.00. They sent an experienced worker to look at the logs and he...
Historic Restorations
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

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.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

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