What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</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>

How do I prepare for asbestos testing?

• <div><p>Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2025
These people were very professional in their work. Everything that was agreed to during the inspection, was done. After completion the clean-up was very thorough. I will highly recommend this company.
Journey Builders
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Reviewed in April 2024
Was very pleased with the results from this company They were very professional very punctual and did awesome job for a very reasonable amount
AAA Door and Trim
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Reviewed in September 2023
They are great. Found the leak on a Saturday they came out and demoed and repaired the leak same day. Also, had a shower/tub installed!! Very happy with the job! Nice, friendly and fast service. Very Happy!
R&R Construction
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Reviewed in November 2022
They did a wonderful job on a bathroom remodeling and repair. I will be needing more help in the future and I will be using these Guys again.
Outlast LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
I shopped around a lot once I received my quote from Strahan Electric and ended up using them as they had the best price for generators installed. The guys took the time to show me how everything worked with the generator switching when needed and how the test run worked. I would recommend them...
Strahan Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Needed my floors replaced and a friend of mine recommended Assess Construction. My experience with the company was amazing from the start. The gentleman answered the phone and came to give me a quote in a timely manner. I was extremely pleased with the work preformed and the way that the crew...
Assess Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
This family owned business gets my highest recommendation for promptness and especially for customers service. They will be my first call for any plumbing need I have. The honest assessment of my issue (instead of insisting on a huge investment) was like a breath of fresh air. Thank you K and S...
K & S Plumbing Contractors
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Reviewed in July 2021
Stephen Williams was very professional when he responded to my need for a solution to my air quality needs. He came and did an air quality test which showed my indoor air was exponentially higher (3X) than what the FDA deems acceptable for indoor air. He provided a solution in which completely...
Benchmark Air Quality
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Reviewed in July 2018
After many months of health problems, felt I had a comprehensive testing needed to be sure my home was safe
Home Team Inspection Service
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Reviewed in August 2016
Joe Askew was everything we could have asked for and more during our home inspection! He walked us through all of the tests he ran, answered all of our questions, and shared valuable home maintenance tips. The full report was delivered with pictures the same day. We were very pleased with his...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

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.

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

Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

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