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 March 2026
Bought 41 acres and they cleared a pad site for our building - but while doing that they found a pond. They cleared and surged up the culvert pipe and made the pond pour new focal points in our project
TRG Construction LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
They kept me informed through the hole process and talked to me through every step and let me know when they were there every day
A&S Construction
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Reviewed in April 2022
Wonderful company to work with! Very reasonably priced, and they are very fast and thorough. Everything looked Amazing when we got home! I would give them more than 5 stars if I could. Highly Recommended
DGS Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2021
The technicians that came to my home were looking for a very small leak, that was causing my sprinkler box to fill up with water, when the sprinkler system was turned on. Looking for this small leak, was like looking for a needle in a hay stack, but the technicians found it, and repaired it....
Conserva Irrigation of Richardson
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Reviewed in March 2021
Dennis showed up when expected and handled the work in a very competent manner. When finished he tested the work and when a small problem was located he immediately took care of it. This is the second time I have used Dennis and I feel like he is very knowledgeable and that his pricing is fair.
We Care Lawn, Landscape & Irrigation
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Reviewed in March 2019
The owner Jesse is awesome!! We thought we had disturbed some asbestos in our home we had just purchased. I had my home tested for asbestos and then I found Jesse&#39;s company on Home Advisor to do the abatement if we needed it. I submitted my information on Home Advisor and he called me...
Cap Construction & Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
One word, horrible. Not only did they fail 3 times for retesting, the employees took more breaks than work being performed. Their equipment sprayed water causing further damage to our house. The owner, after failing twice, started to make excuses about our crawl space even though they also...
RestoPros
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Reviewed in December 2014
Decatur is a little remote for them but they agreed to service it on the next Tuesday or Wednesday. The tenant was fine with that. They called the tenant, found out the model and confirmed a date. They then called the morning of the scheduled date to let us know when they were coming. They...
Buxton's Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in February 2013
We couldn't have asked for better service. He fixed our gate and didn't leave until he tested it several times to make sure it was working. I highly recommend this company and will continue to use them in the future. <br />
Cabot's Garage Door Svc
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Reviewed in February 2011
Scheduler very pleasant on phone, returned my message promptly and gave me a prompt appointment; explained their policy of charging for the call, and that the call charged was waived if their estimate was accepted. I found that fair, as I would not expect a tradesman to spend time travelling to...
Brown & Sons Plumbing 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.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

Asbestos fibers can stay airborne for 48 to 72 hours, depending on the home's ventilation. Fibers can linger longer in enclosed spaces with poor airflow. Because the fibers are microscopic, they can easily remain suspended, making them difficult to detect without professional equipment.

Unfortunately, home inspections do not check for asbestos because of the liability factor involved. That’s why you should hire a trained professional with specialized equipment to test for it.

They will inspect all areas of the home and take samples of various materials to test. Opting for an asbestos inspection can prevent the risk of exposure to this hazardous material and save on costly repairs that may be required.

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