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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Last update on July 17, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
We had several conversations with Hunter as we pursued mold remediation and testing. Hunter was extremely helpful and patient throughout the process. He was timely both in regards to communication as well as scheduled visit for testing. We appreciated his expertise and recommendations to...
Detekt Air Quality Assurance
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Reviewed in April 2024
We are under new management and we care about our customers. I have remodeled to some extent! Our current hours of operation are Tue-Fri 10-6 and Sat 10-4. You have my personal guarantee we will be open the hours listed. Come get your free water test and check us out!
Poolside, Inc
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Reviewed in April 2020
He responded to our initial inquiry promptly. Showed up on time to do the job. Very neat worker and left everything perfect. The next radon test came back extremely low so it works perfectly. I highly recommend him.
Lucas Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2020
Do your Research on testing for underground cavities. They used a tapping stick low tech, seismic or ultrasound more accurate ?
Helicon
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Reviewed in March 2018
We are extremely pleased with the service that Stoner Water/Culligan provided for us. We moved into our house earlier this winter and it has a Culligan system that the previous owners purchased. The gentleman from Culligan tested the system for us, helped us put in new salt, and explained all of...
Culligan/Stoner Quality Water
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Reviewed in December 2016
It went well! I am pleased that the report did not reflect mold. I am so thankful that I completed the test and can rest easy knowing that myself and my pets are mold free. I was very impressed with the professionalism and the details that he provided to me during the visual inspection. I had...
Green Home Solutions - Roanoke
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Reviewed in July 2014
From my first contact with the company I was comfortable talking to the representatives. The company representative that came to do the estimate for the work was very knowledgeable, he used language I understood without talking "down" to me and he made me feel like a valued customer from our...
E Luke Greene Company Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2013
We have very hard water in our area. The calcification from deposits could be so thick, we needed to scrub out our fixtures at least a couple of times a year to unclog them. I thought it may be time to look into a water softener before we had internal damage to a major appliance and come home...
Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air
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Reviewed in November 2008
The work went well and plumber was very neat and keep the bathroom clean. I called the company in the morning and they were able to have him at my house that afternoon. The company uses "Straightforward Pricing" ( I was provided a listing of the cost for various services) so I had the price of...
Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric
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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.

When learning how to test for asbestos in a popcorn ceiling, you have an option for a DIY job or to hire a professional tester. You can purchase a kit at a hardware store and use personal protective equipment while doing the test. If you don’t want to risk any potential exposure to asbestos, hire a professional asbestos testing company instead.

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.

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.

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

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