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Would a home built in 1900 have asbestos?

By September 15, 2021October 4th, 2021Asbestos

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You like older homes, specifically ones built right at the turn of the century; they have an old-world charm and are built better than newer homes on the market. You are in the market for this type of home, and your real estate agent found a house that was built in 1900. The one concern you have is if it has asbestos.

There is a strong possibility that a house that was built in 1900 will have asbestos throughout. The furnace, the roofing, the flooring, the walls and ceilings, the insulation, even around the windows could all have asbestos. The only way to tell is to test for asbestos.

How to test for asbestos

If you plan on doing a major remodel of your 1900 house, it would be best to hire a certified AHERA inspector. The inspector is certified and trained to handle asbestos-containing material and will perform a complete survey of the home and gather samples to test for the presence of asbestos. You could try to do this yourself, but it can get complicated for the laymen. But if you need to replace vinyl flooring and want to know if it has asbestos, just cut a small three square inch piece and place it in a small Ziploc® bag and send it to an asbestos testing lab for analysis.

Asbestos testing lab

Finding a good asbestos testing lab near you with accreditation is just a click away. Type the keyword “asbestos testing lab,” and you should get many results. You can even use a remote lab for testing. The laboratory will examine the sample using a Polarized Light Microscope. They will send you the results showing the presence, type, and percentage of asbestos.

Asbestos testing lab near me

Can’t find a reliable lab near you, let 5 Microns Inc. assist you with asbestos testing. We can provide same-day results and offer a complete, easy-to-understand report that can be used to work with contractors. Just let us know when you are ready or if you have any asbestos-related questions.

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Asbestos testing near me

Have a significant project, such as a complete remodel or demolition, the certified AHERA consultants at 5 Microns Inc. are happy to help. We can also use techniques that can save you thousands of dollars in asbestos abatement costs, and we have all the tools and expertise to do the work right. We guarantee our work.

Mail-in asbestos testing

IMPORTANT-MUST READ FIRST: All mail-in samples must have a tracking number and include our asbestos chain of custody form to be processed. If the chain of custody form is missing, your piece (s) will not be accepted and processed. Drop-offs MUST have the COC form inside your package but not in the sample bag. DO NOT MAIL YOUR SAMPLES BY FIRST CLASS MAIL. Send your sample(s) via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, and FedEx. It is

Where can I send a sample for asbestos testing?

5 Microns Inc.

7100 Fort Dent Way #100

Tukwila, WA 98188

425-440-8787

*PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL DROP-OFFS: All samples must be dropped off at the back of the office building located at 7100 Fort Dent Way Tukwila WA outside the Tabor 100 Office and placed inside the black drop-box pictured below. Do not take your samples to the front desk. The front desk will not accept drop-offs over the counter, NO EXCEPTIONS