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>

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>

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Reviewed in May 2024
Had a mold issue at home and hired these folks for a mold inspection and testing. They arrived on time, conducted a thorough inspection, and explained the process clearly. The team worked efficiently, and the job was done with attention to detail. Would recommend them to all who are looking to...
Supreme Mold Testing
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Reviewed in June 2021
Prompt. Thorough testing and report. Great experience.
HAVOC Consulting Services
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Reviewed in May 2021
Mold Test Company makes a point of not themselves providing mold remediation services, so theoretically they don't have an incentive to find mold. In my case, they did, and immediately recommended their partner Biocide Labs for remediation products. They were even able to transfer me...
Mold Test Company TX
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Reviewed in July 2019
Justin was very responsive and prompt in working with me and the mold inspector to set up the work. He asked questions of the mold inspector to be sure the job was being completed as per the protocol. He scheduled the job quickly and brought in a professional crew to handle the work. He came...
Pure Remediation
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Reviewed in March 2018
Polite and knowledgeable. Ran complete test of machine after work was finished
Pakt Air Conditioning, Heating, and Appliance
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Reviewed in October 2017
Ace Pro was very knownlegeable and straight forward with thier testing. I highly recommmend them and I will use them when needed.
Ace Pro Home Inspections
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Reviewed in April 2017
I decided to go with someone else for the plumbing test. I had them do some foundation repair years ago as well. My insurance company sent them out. They did a wonderful job. I have referred them multiple times, and my brother has used them too.
Sandtech Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in April 2017
This is really a two part review. Part one—the work. The job was to do a pressure test on my sewer line and then to isolate for any leaks. This was done to my satisfaction. Part two—follow through. I was promised a drawing of my sewer system, so that I could show my foundation company that there...
SELECT PLUMBING
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Reviewed in March 2017
it went very well. They tested it multiple times with me and made adjustments to ensure I was satisfied.
Texas Best Garage Door Co.
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Reviewed in September 2015
At 5:15 this morning, I noticed water around the base of my old water heater. It was in the house when I bought it, and even then, twelve years ago, it sounded like a coffee percolator. I started searching Angie's List and as soon as I could, (about 8:30) I called Houston Water Heaters. Steve...
Houston Water Heaters
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If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

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.

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