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• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Last update on November 02, 2021

Reviewed in November 2021
Mario was very efficient getting my floor tile and sealer tested. The tile came back positive, but the sealer showed no trace of asbestos. But when he gave me an estimate to remove the asbestos tile from my home, his estimate was about $6,000 more than the other 2 companies estimated. Very...
Applied Restoration Group
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Reviewed in October 2020
Quick but expensive for expedited Residential asbestos testing
Young Environmental Services
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Reviewed in March 2020
Tests went fine Had low level of normal mold..non toxic. Then they cleaned and sealed areas. One area required removing sheet rock, sealing and reinstalling new waterproof Sheetrock and molding. Looks great.
MoldGone LLC
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Reviewed in October 2019
We hired Valor Mold to do some mold testing because we had a undetected water leak in our kitchen. Scheduling an appointment was super easy with Alix and Lori sent us a very informative email detailing the process so I knew what to expect before the testing began. David performed the testing...
Valor Mold Removal
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Reviewed in July 2017
Great, Josh and his team tested my water samples and provided guidance with what chemicals to add. At first it didn't work so we tried a higher strength chemical (Pink-X) which seemed to do the job. The pool is crystal clear.
Anthony & Sylvan Pools
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Reviewed in July 2016
Tested and cleaned, seemed thorough, everything checked out, no additional work needed.
Snell Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in May 2016
If you need to have your home tested use this company. Making the appointment was easy. Came to the house on time and had the report completed with in 24 hours.
Geller Environmental Labs Inc
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Reviewed in December 2015
With family home for the holidays, eating, drinking and making merry - the last thing we imagined was a major plumbing problem! We tried to resolve it ourselves last night, but couldn't snake far enough. I called-in the service request at 8:30 this morning and was told that a technician would...
Long's Corporation
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Reviewed in December 2015
Another (to remain nameless) company came out and did an assessment per my request for a chimney liner. They told me that not only was my chimney dangerous, but that there were two other related trouble spots that I did not ask them to check. I called American Professional for a second opinion...
American Professional Chimney & Masonry
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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.

While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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