Category: Asbestos Removal

Hidden Hazards: Identifying Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint in Older Homes

Asbestos in Old Home

When you’re in the market for an older home, you’re not just buying a piece of history; you’re also inheriting its charm, character, and sometimes, its hidden hazards. Two of the most prevalent and potentially dangerous hazards in older homes are asbestos and lead-based paint. Asbestos: The Silent Threat Asbestos was once celebrated for its… Read more »

Common Sources of Asbestos in Old Homes

Asbestos in Old Home

Owning a home is a great responsibility. From purchasing to reconstruction, you have total control over the home-owning process. One thing you don’t have control over, unfortunately, is where asbestos might be hiding in your home, especially if it was constructed before 1975. Here are four areas where you might find asbestos in an old… Read more »

If You Have an Old Home, Asbestos Might Be in It

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Many older homes built before 1980 contain asbestos in the floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roof shingles, and other parts of the home. If you’re a new homeowner, you’ll want to make sure your old home that you purchased does not contain asbestos. If it does, you’ll need to have it removed. First Choice Inspectors can… Read more »