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>

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 December 2025
Rocky was amazing - was working close by and came the same afternoon. Our unit had failed and he installed a new unit the same day working late to ensure everything was set up and tested. First class customer service.
Rocky Vacuum, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
Steph knows pools and is dedicated to being sure the work is the highest quality.
The Pool Girl
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Reviewed in August 2022
Home Inspection was very through and professional report was prepared. Radon Testing also done. I was very pleased and his findings were items that I never would have noticed. It saved me thousands of dollars as repairs had to be made by the seller. I would use him again and highly recommend...
Champion Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in April 2019
Work needs to be scheduled after part arrives. They did leak test today,
A Plus Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in September 2017
John was incredibly professional and responded timely to every inquiry. He was able to schedule our inspection quickly and gave an expert opinion on what was needed. Turns out the home did need mold testing, and he was qualified to take samples and get them processed very quickly. He gave us...
Ocean Breezes Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2017
Greg Busang came out and did a free inspection and testing for mold or bacteria. He did an air quality test also. No mold or bacteria in walls, etc. but definitely we needed our ducts cleaned out and anti-bacterial sprayed into them. Greg was onsite the whole day, checking on the men doing the...
Bactronix of the Grand Strand
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Reviewed in July 2016
Was given a through test. All was good
Vines Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2015
<p>After three days of "testing" the system by pressurizing the lines, it was clear there was a lack of competence.</p> <p>1. Day 1. Lines were pressurized to the incorrect pressure.</p> <p>2. Day 2. Lines were pressurized to the correct pressure and pressure dropped indicating a leak. ...
ARS/Rescue Rooter of Myrtle Beach
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Reviewed in September 2014
He called before he came, was right on time and very professional. Ricky brought all the equipment he needed to get the job done. We had other pool companies come and "evaluate the problem, for an evaluation fee" then say they would need to send someone else out to do the pressure test. His...
RICKY'S POOL Service
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Reviewed in December 2013
Jeff Bradley was excellent to deal with. He was timely and professional and tested for mold for us. He completed the test and provided the report 24 hours later.
Indoor Doctor, LLC
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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.

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.

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

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