Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div>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. </div>

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Reviewed in June 2026
Prompt, efficient customer service. Plumbing job expertly done with care! Definitely a good choice and the fact that they work Saturdays is an added plus.
Direct Services Plumbing & Drain, Inc
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Reviewed in November 2023
Very professional. Arrived on time. Explained entire process before starting work. Kept me informed on when the results would be ready and called to let me know what the lab results were as soon as they arrived. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for asbestos testing! Would use them...
A&A Asbestos Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
He was very helpful even though he didnâ t recommend adding an additional water line. He was honest with me and very professional.
Irrigated Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2019
The technician, Grant, was friendly, courteous, professional, and offered me a chance to review his work -- even providing booties to protect the newly cleaned carpet. I'm still waiting to see if the pets concur, and stop peeing on it. That is The Test.
Right Touch Floor Service
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Reviewed in October 2017
Ed and his team were prompt, professional and we received our test results in a timely manner. Ed explained what the job entailed and the work was done efficiently and within the time frame. I would not hesitate to recommend this company.
Qualtec Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2017
Overall, we were not happy. We were offered the option of performing a leak test to help diagnose the shower pan as the problem at the initial visit, however we were told this really was not necessary, so we did not do it. We were also told the test would take 24 hours; however, he was able to...
Scott Starling Custom Flooring
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Reviewed in September 2016
I had selected Don based on the excellent reviews and the very detailed inspection that was advertised. I am not disappointed! it was a pleasure to work with Teresa and Don..very good communication prior to hiring to explain his inspection approach, very thorough and detailed inspection ( 5...
Dedicated Dependable Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2016
The pump wouldn't work so they went up in the attic. He kept trying to block me from what he was doing and just kept saying it didn't look good. He cut all the wires for the circuit board and said the heat exchanger is fried. He wanted me to order it right there so I did because I felt he was...
Kimball's Plumbing, Heating & Electrical
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

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.

Testing is crucial to identify harmful asbestos fibers common in building materials from older properties, ensuring safe environments and health.

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

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