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 September 2025
It was actually mold spore testing. I hired Exceptional Restoration Services (on Angie) who botched a mold remediation job and contaminated my whole house - I am hypersensitive to mold. NextDay Inspect tested the house and quickly provided a very detailed report of their findings - necessary to...
NextDay Inspect®
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Reviewed in April 2023
Benjamin Ford conducted an annual plumbing inspection of my home. I followed him throughout the house and he explained each test that he was doing. Ben was very knowledgeable and patient as he explained what he was seeing. He suggested that I consider replacing 3 water shut off valves that...
F.H. Furr Plumbing Heating AC & Electrical
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Reviewed in September 2020
The company should do an air quality test before, as well as after, to note impact, even if mold is obvious.
EnviroPure
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Reviewed in January 2020
It was a 100% perfect. The client was very satisfied with his work. They were very reliable, on time and they did the mold testing in a timely manner
Atlantic Coast Inspection Services, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2019
Very pleased with the work and post-testing results.
JK Radon, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2018
Hired to conduct mold testing. They were out promptly. They explained the process before everything started. Start to finish, they took about 30 minutes. We had results the next day (mold inside was comparable or less to mold outside). Competitive and would likely call them again if conditions...
Lightspeed Restoration of Alexandria and Fairfax
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Reviewed in June 2018
We had an excellent test with all of the rain after they finished the job and not a drop of water.
Ernest Waterproofing
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Reviewed in April 2018
Work proceeded in an orderly fashion and the work area was cleanup and the valve was tested to insure it was working
Kinnett Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2018
The were good and on time. We tested the work about a week after it was compelted and everything was fantastic. They did a great job cleaning up after they were finished.
Evergreen Contractors, Inc.
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In the event of suspected or confirmed asbestos contamination on the body, it is imperative to take immediate measures to reduce health risks. To avoid further exposure, carefully remove contaminated clothing and shower thoroughly to remove any asbestos fibers. Seek prompt medical attention, and inform your healthcare professional about your suspected asbestos exposure. Since asbestos-related health issues can take years to surface, regular medical check-ups are advised for anyone with a history of exposure.

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

Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

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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