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• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2025
Very pleased with All Points. Great experience. Really nice people. Good quality and reasonably priced.
All Points Construction & Restoration
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Reviewed in August 2024
Arrived on time. Got old furnace removed and new one installed. Tested perfect. Service with a smile. Thank you so much.
Lone Wolf Energy, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
I got this project started in plenty of time to have it complete before Christmas day, when my family was arriving from out of state. Two+ weeks after someone was already out to measure the tub, they called me to say they needed to come back to measure because they were not sure between two...
Bath Fitter
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Reviewed in September 2023
Thank you for the awesome cleaning job! Can’t wait to have you back!!
Tori's Xtreme Clean
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Reviewed in November 2022
Dutton was fantastic to work with. I had him do an inspection and radon test on a home and I couldn’t be happier with the quality of the service he provided. He was extremely thorough, took lots of detailed pictures, answered all my questions in simple terms that I could understand, and produced...
HomeSmith Services, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Mike did an amazing job plumbing my modular home (and on short notice)- so much so that I nixed going with heating oil and hired him to come back and do the propane boiler and set up. I can't say enough positive about him, he did outstanding work, showed up when he said he would, and kept in...
Michael J. Belanger Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in June 2019
Identified that the leak was not in the crawl space basement but in pipes leading to 2nd floor lav which were located behind the living room wall. He cut a neat hole in the drywall to expose pipes, found a leak and replaced a section of pipe. Then he did a water test and found there was another...
BERNIE'S PLUMBING & HEATING
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Reviewed in February 2013
more than anxious to answer any questions I had on the approach they were taking and how the end result would function.The complete installation of the electrical aspects of the generator were performed flawlessly and the unit started up, cut over the power, and reverted back to Green Mountain...
12 Gauge Electric/ Bill Kretzer
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Reviewed in June 2012
I had done extensive research on the options available and saw lots of comments about contractors not knowing how to properly install , program and test these systems. Bill Loshen did a very neat, flawless installation, spent considerable time programming the unit, tested it, and cleaned up the...
BILL LOHSEN PLUMBING & HTG
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Percolation Tests FAQs, answered by experts

Asbestos itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

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.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

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.

Yes, most services include testing the generator to ensure functionality. Confirm with your provider.

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