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>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</div>

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Good experience. It was such a good experience I found I was the one not prepared. Will return when I am ready.
My Dignity Senior Safe Homes LLC
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Reviewed in June 2026
Xavier came very promptly to address a clogged drain. While working on this problem, a damaged toilet line was discovered. He saved the day with his repairs as we were having that bathroom remodeled. A disaster was averted as the new tile could have been ruined if the leak hadn’t been...
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Reviewed in November 2025
Every professional and honest. . Came looked at my leak and it was fixed with in a couple hours. . I will definitely be contacting them again for future products.
Clinton Hwy Roofing
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Reviewed in October 2025
I have used Dans Plumbing for at least 20 years for all of my plumbing repairs at 3 homes that I own. They have always shown up when they said they would. Also they have always charge a fair price for the work they have done.
Dan's Professional Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2024
Gave me advice on how to keep the problem I had from reoccurring. Very nice gentleman will use this company again for any pluming problems I may have in the future.
Quick Fix Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2022
The PRO WORKED STEADELY AND ALL THE PROJETS WERE DONE WELL !MY STRESS LEVEL WENT FROM 100 TO 20. THIS WORK WILL BE GREATLY RECEIVED BY THE *INSPECTOR* FOR THE BUYERS OF MY HOUSE. KEN IS A MUCH VALUED PRO OF YOUR COMPANY. ...
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Very complete on there testing, no shortcuts.
Certified Indoor Air
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Reviewed in May 2019
Arrived on time. 2 plumbers came. Could not diagnosis problem. of low water pressure Their supervisor came. They went over replacement of pex line, replacement of main valve inside home The tested pressure and determined PSI low from main water meter and the city would need to correct it. Did...
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Reviewed in February 2017
I told Dr. Jake Bateman that I had experienced increased cold sensitivity on the teeth near a crown. While I feared I'd be told the root was dying and I needed a root canal (something that happened with a previous dentist), Dr Jake didn't jump to conclusions. He asked a lot of questions and...
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Reviewed in October 2015
This could not have been a better experience. Joe returned my call promptly, kept me updated on his timing and was able to meet me at the house and restore my hot water! It was an easy fix but the water heater company insisted on an electrician testing it. While he was here we went over...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

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

Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

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