How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in March 2026
Electrician and assistant tested wiring and replaced doorbell chimes. They had parts for chimes and finished everything in one trip.
ALCO Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
I had some tile in a rental home that contained lead or lead paint. Jeff and his crew did an excellent job getting the lead removed. Our follow-up testing was 100% clear.
Environmental & Hazmat Services Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2022
Attention to detail. Good customer service!
Triple A Handyman Services
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Reviewed in December 2021
They where very professional an prompt. They did the work exactly the way it was explain to me. When they finish the work I was very satisfied. Because everything was clean up an they did a great job. Thanks Matthew.
FONDREN CONSTRUCTION CORP
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Reviewed in September 2021
Very efficient and professional. Would recommend them to anyone with similar irrigation issues.
Custom Irrigation Services, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Mr. Charles was very patient and thorough. Thank you for helping my daughter!
Foster's Lawn Service
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Reviewed in July 2021
I was so happy with Mr. Peffer's work and professionalism. He helped me with the process of selecting a new bath and toilet to fit my needs and style, and gave great advice about fixtures and tiles. I didn't even have to pick anything up; he would run to the supply store or home depot to get...
Peffer Construction
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Reviewed in April 2015
They were very detailed oriented. If something came up in their weekly testing of the system or if there was any problem with communication from their station to my home they were very good about alerting me to let me know there was a problem in the alarm might not be working properly and to...
Alarm Detection Systems Inc
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Reviewed in October 2012
We dispose of our sewerage via a pump in a holding tank that propels the waste to the drain field about 1000 feet away. Routine testing indicated the level in the holding tank had exceeded the normal "fill" level. I checked the pump circuit and it appeared the pump had...
Cedar Ridge Excavating
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Reviewed in June 2010
I found this plumber on Angie's List and gave them a call. The person was very pleasant and made the appointment to come out the next day. He fixed the gas leak and pressure tested our gas line and actually charged us less than the original quoted price. The only negative thing I would say is...
HENSON PLUMBING CO
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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