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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We had an outdated kitchen and hired this company to do a complete remodel. Couldn't be happier with their professional work, timely completion and wonderful pricing. I would highly recommend these guys for any project at your home.
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Very thorough and polite employees! Worked very meticulously to achieve our goal on restoring our granite kitchen countertops.
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Reviewed in August 2021
Very professional, completed all of the work, tested in front of me, and cleaned up. I definitely plan to use again.
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Neil took the time to answer all of our questions as first time homebuyers and did a comprehensive inspection that is going to save us a lot of grief! He was thorough and patient! We got radon testing so that’s included in the cost.
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Lynchburg Virginia is fortunate to have a great team of heart doctors. Dr. Sackett grew up here and is established in the community. He has been serving me for about seven years for atrial fibrillation. He monitors me through a variety of tests and monitors the medicines that I take. Lynchburg...
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Sullivan was recommended to us by a friend. The worker arrived on time for the appointment and was quick to diagnose the correct problem, which was actually a blocked section of pipe. The problem was explained in detail, and the pipe was replaced and tested. The worker was courteous and...
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To start this whole debacle, I am in the military and I'm leaving for training (2 week course) in a few days. My wife has breast cancer and is slow to get around. I'm having a whole-home generator installed so that my wife and kids are protected while I'm gone during some of the coldest weather...
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Reviewed in March 2016
Overall I give Campell an A-. I got estimates from several companies and Campbell had the best price. <br /> I feel the salesman was a bit aloof at times and didn't truly value my business. The installers were great - very professional and courteous and they took time to answer my...
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

DIY kits are available, but professional testing ensures accurate results and compliance with regulations.

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.

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

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