Over 50% of all homes in the US were built before the 80’s. While many architects argue that these homes were made with more “durable” materials than the kind today, creating the notion that “older homes are better than new homes”, almost all of them were also made with asbestos. Up until the EPA began to regulate building materials in the 70s, asbestos was commonly used in insulation, floor tiles, and cement. Nearly 60 years later, regulated or not, asbestos still remains. According to a PBS study, around 30 million homes still contain asbestos.

 If you live in a home that was built before the 80’s, here are some signs that you may have asbestos exposure.

Asbestos Exposure Warning Signs:

• Chest pain

• Persistent dry cough

• Shortness of breath

• Unexplained weight loss

It’s important to note that asbestos exposure doesn’t show signs immediately. Instead, doctors have recorded patients showing signs around 10-20 years later.

Illnesses That Can Result from Asbestos Exposure

• Mesothelioma
• Lung cancer
• Laryngeal cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Asbestosis
• Pleural plagues

Top Ways to Limit Your Asbestos Exposure

If you think your home may have asbestos, we strongly recommend scheduling a home asbestos test. An inspector will take samples of your home before sending it off to a laboratory. If it comes back positive, you can schedule an asbestos removal appointment. (Do not try to remove the asbestos yourself.) 

How Safer Homes Environmental Can Help You With Asbestos in Your Home Today

As New England’s top hazardous testing company, we’ll inspect your home for asbestos, lead, mold, and more. Our team is specialized in finding dangerous minerals that could be living in your home. Along with our hazardous testing services, we also offer humidity and moisture testing, and post-remediation clearances. Choose being safe over being sorry with Safer Homes Environmental today. 

Ready to Test Your MA or NH Home for Asbestos? Contact Safer Homes Environmental, a Leading Asbestos Testing Company!

At Safer Homes Environmental, we provide minimally-invasive asbestos surveys, sampling, and testing services. Our certified inspectors comply with State regulatory sampling requirements and are trained to follow extremely safe procedures. For our sampling and testing, we utilize Laboratory Analysis for Polarized Light Microscopy, which is activated in a highly advanced laboratory. These tests are always completed in a quick turnaround; in the event there is asbestos in your home, waiting another day or two can be extremely detrimental to your health. Your safety is our top priority. (We’re not called Safer Homes just for fun.) 

 

To learn more about our asbestos surveys, testing, and sampling services today, contact us on our website or call us at (603) 854-2264.