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• <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 June 2026
Very Professional and thorough. Needed grout cleaned and resealed on a 15 year old shower. Results were great. Able to match the color of the original grout. Easy to work with, and strives to please customer. Cleaned area up completely afterwards. We hired him to come back and work on a...
SurfaceGleam, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Robert and Paul took the time to look at my AC unit and test the system when I was having issues. Robert explained in detail and showed me what he was doing along the way. They gave me an honest opinion about my AC unit after testing and troubleshooting the issues. I appreciate their honesty and...
Integrity HVAC
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Reviewed in November 2023
This plumber was honest and professional at it's finest. I would happily recommend them to anyone.
Dave's Air Conditioning Plumbing & Electrical
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Reviewed in July 2021
Once I described the work required I was contacted the next day and within just a few hours my plumbing problems were resolved quickly, efficiently and affordably. Highly recommended. I would not hesitate to call on them again!
Mark and Sons Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2021
Terrible. Stay away from this company. Caroline will take your money and lie to your face with a smile. July 8th Signed Contract for Pool, told Caroline would be in touch and keep us updated on all proceedings • Normally 2 wks for steel with covid 3 to 4 o Turned into 8 weeks  4 wk delay July...
OASIS POOLS INC
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Reviewed in July 2020
Mr. Young was very thorough with his testing and explained what he was doing to my satisfaction. We decided not to make use of his recommendations because we decided to put the money for his fee toward the renovation of the basement, which is the source of the mold problem. Regardless, I highly...
Environmental Services of the Carolinas, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2019
The cost of this service is based on how many samples are submitted for testing. We had agreed in advance to 3 air samples, they took about 8 in all and then tried to upsell the extra tests - at $100 each. They take samples, send samples off to labs. He stated at one point that he's not a...
Certified Indoor Air
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Reviewed in May 2019
Came out quickly to do the test, report was very detailed
Rock Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
The service is excellent. The test kit arrived very promptly with clear, concise instructions. Within a week of mailing the test vials back to the provider the test results were e-mailed back to me. THe whole experience was excellent and I would not hesitate to use them again. <br />
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in March 2015
they test my pipe line with pressure and make sure the section they worked on were ok. But they broke the pipe line in other section and they just left without even telling me till I called them back. Water flew to the road for a day..
Eastside Lawn & Irrigation
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Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

If you suspect exposure to asbestos, prioritize seeking medical advice by informing your healthcare provider about the potential exposure with clear details about the circumstances that led to the exposure. Regular health check-ups and screenings if you work in high-risk industries or live in a home with asbestos are essential for early detection of any asbestos-related conditions. You should also consider consulting occupational health experts or legal professionals for guidance on potential next steps and preventive measures.

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.

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

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