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 February 2025
Quinton did all of our plumbing for our kitchenette install. He also did the gas work. Quinton did a great job communicating with us and his pricing was upfront and there were no surprises. The Suburban Gas crew who came out to turn on our fuel commented on what a good job he did as well.
Maple Valley Plumbing & Heating LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Prompt on time for initial estimate and each day on the job. Dependable, showed up ready for the job. Quality of work was great and was flexible with changes we made. I would recommend and will reuse them for additional projects. Very happy with the finished outcome, THANKS.
Fitzpatrick Home Inspection
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Reviewed in January 2024
satisfied customer. good workers. nice job
Clear Choice Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Excellent professional Pumbers. Very reasonable pricing and will use again.
Action Plumbing Heating And Air
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Reviewed in July 2023
We needed to remodel our bathroom as our tub had a crack. Within a few minutes of contacting I had an appointment scheduled. The salesperson was knowledgeable and personable and met with us in the evening so we didnÃ Â¢Ã Â Ã Â t lose any work time. The installation process was wonderful,...
Clear Choice Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
I had a well water test done to purchase a homeâ ¦ David was greatâ ¦ He was very informative, kept us up on the status of the testâ ¦ Would recommend his servicesâ ¦
Total Property Inspections
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Reviewed in November 2021
They did a great job. It was wonderful. It was great. They arrived on time. They were very clean. They were very neat and thorough.
Final Touch Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
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Reviewed in November 2018
Mike did some driveway work for me that came out perfect, stood the test of time and was affordable. When my plow guy left me in a bind with a storm coming, Mike saved the day. Ill never go anywhere else. Thanks Mike
Mike Massey Logging and Excavating
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Reviewed in May 2018
Carlos came out to meet with me the same day that I contacted Home Advisor. He explained the whole process of asbestos removal, told me about the legal requirements with the state and answered all my questions. His quote was very competitive and did not include any hidden additional costs like...
Orellana Construction Company, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
NE Radon Doctors came rught out to test for radon in my home, and they communicated well during the process.
NE Radon Doctors
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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.

Regulations require certified professionals for removals and disposal in compliance with local and federal guidelines, ensuring safety and legality.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

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.

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

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