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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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Reviewed in November 2022
Excellent experience!!! Gary and his team handled EVERYTHING - from coordinating the soil testing and removal of the old heating oil to excavating the tank, getting the site inspected, and grading the lawn after the removal. Can't say enough about how responsive, professional, and...
Certified Environmental Drilling, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2022
Very rapid reply to request for quote. On time for inspection. Extremely well qualified. Thorough discussion of what needed to get done. Showed up on time to work on the remediation. Careful, considerate. Won’t accept payment until after the second test is back to insure remediation...
Radiant Home Inspections
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Reviewed in April 2019
We had a water line burst in our home and needed to test for and remediate any mold found. David was friendly, on time, and did exactly what he promised he would. Very fairly priced. Would recommend to others and use again.
Air Care Institute
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Reviewed in February 2018
Super easy to deal with and honest. I had the condo where I was moving tested for mold and Madison Taylor did the tests and e-mailed the results. He suggested duct cleaning but was honest and told me Madison Taylor would have to charge a lot due to the equipment they use and required re-testing....
Madison Taylor, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2015
Excellant. No follow-up service was required. Work was completed within the estimated duration and cleanup was thorough and complete. He also reinstalled many drywall sections that were removed for piping access even though it was not part of his scope. Final pressure test was conducted on...
Fluvanna Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in March 2014
It was not clear if there was a leak or if the well had run its course and needed further attention or even a new one drilled. First, on the phone, they discussed what might be the problem; then they came out and found the leak promptly. It helped that the ground was muddy and it was easier to...
Foster Well & Pump Company Inc
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Reviewed in January 2013
They were prompt, professional, and thorough in their review of the problem (results of a radon test revealing higher than acceptable levels of radon), coming up with a proposal for a radon mitigation solution, providing an estimate, accomplishing the work (blocking off possible radon entrances...
Radon Solutions Inc
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Reviewed in April 2012
I have it polished and cleaned. I ask them to run the evaluation test to make sure everything's running safely. They're good.
Brown Toyota
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Reviewed in September 2008
I was doing the wrong thing, putting the wrong chemicals in the pool, compounded my problem. They couldn t see the pool, they tested the water, I wasn t putting the right amount of chlorine in the pool. They gave me $73 worth of chemicals, he kicked me out of the store and told me to go...
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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

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

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