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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Last update on November 24, 2021

Reviewed in November 2021
All went well with my installation of 7 piers. Even saved money off the initial estimate because they didn't need to go as deep as they thought. That's honest if you ask me.. only knock would be difficulty getting in touch with some departments. But I was always able to contact Jason, my...
G.L. Hunt Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in July 2020
There are testing companies and remediation companies. Barrett tests and writes procedures.
Barrett Environmental
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Reviewed in June 2018
Testing was completed and Drew and companion provided me the much needed details for me to make decisions. In short, the plumbers came out to verify if I had a leak following structural work of 21 piers. Unfortunately, the leak was validated and step 2 is for them to research the source of leak....
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric
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Reviewed in May 2018
Gerry and his crew are absolutely amazing! I interviewed several remediation companies over the phone after our mold inspection came back with the test result and protocol. Gerry, after reviewing the protocol offered to come out and check out the site in person for free. I thought, “ok, that’s...
Puroclean Property Restoration Experts
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Reviewed in November 2017
The work is great, friendly workers on site, sales person (Nestor) is awesome to work with. But the reason I am not giving perfect 5 is because the engineering report and plumbing leak test have been delayed for too long and if I will not follow-up - I will not hear any update from them....
TexPro Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in October 2017
Ryan and Josh came out and began diagnosing the location of the leak immediately. They were incredibly thorough in their questions and in their investigation. They started with a dye test and tested all of the valves. Ryan even answered our many, many questions and even let us know that our salt...
RD Leak Detection
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Reviewed in August 2017
they showed up on time and finished the test as scheduled.
Service Squad Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2016
I had a hydrostatic pressure test preformed prior to foundation work being done. Chad was on time, polite and professional and did what was required.
Plumbing Dynamics
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Reviewed in November 2015
Called on a Thursday and they scheduled me for the following Thursday to perform the tests on the sewer and water lines for leaks. ALD called Monday morning that they had an opening for that morning. They arrived on time. He explained the entire process and costs ahead of performing. Was...
American Leak Detection of Dallas
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Reviewed in March 2015
<p>I found them on Angie's List. The person who came out, Craig, was a great, knowledgeable plumber. He came out and did the tests and then we requested him to come back and do the work. He was very thorough in explaining everything to us so that we could understand what was going on. We even...
Ernie's Plumbing Service Inc
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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.

Asbestos is absolutely cancerous. In fact, around 4% of all lung cancer cases are the result of asbestos exposure. This is why we recommend a full, professional removal and cleaning of any asbestos found in your home. If you are unsure whether there is any present, you should call a pro who will inspect your property.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

Asbestos is a carcinogen, meaning it increases the risk of cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers is linked to several respiratory issues, including asbestosis, or scarring on the lungs, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, another type of cancer. There's also a link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.

Usually, the people most at risk for disease related to asbestos exposure are those who spend a lot of time working around the material without protection. Electricians who work with asbestos wire have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer due to their exposure.

Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

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