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• <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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It was a wonderful experience they made the experience quick and smooth will use again hughly recommend.
RID Junk Removal & Hauling
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Reviewed in May 2026
These men did a great job with repairing my water line. They were very fast and efficient and got the job done. They were also very knowledgeable and answered all the questions I had. I would highly recommend Brasher Plumbing!
Brasher Plumbing Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in March 2025
I cannot say enough good things about Juan Peralta and his team. Professional, consciencious, kept the jobsite clean, showed up on time every time, the price quoted was price charged. The drywall install and finishing he and his team did in our home addition is top notch.
Peralta's Construction
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Reviewed in September 2023
Carson was recommended to me by a realtor. Initially every thing was great, he was quick to respond and took the job on short notice. We walked him through the property and explained what we wanted and he said it was no problem. After three weeks he said the job was done. The job included...
C Dubbs Land Clearing
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Reviewed in August 2022
Excellent team of plumbers. Quality, reliable, and affordable people. We have used them more than a dozen times for various projects. They show up when they say they will and they are the type of workers you donâ t mind having around your house because they are so kind, informative, and...
Mom & Pop LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
Love when simply clean comes out! You write a list of what you need done, she checks it off the list and it’s done to perfection. House looks and smells so clean. She even follows up to make sure you are satisfied with each cleaning. I highly recommend them!
Simply Clean
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Reviewed in July 2021
Kelsey was pleasant, professional and throughly explained his findings and what would need to be corrected. We also had a radon test performed for an additional fee. We are very satisfied with his work and the outcome. We found out this is a vet owned and operated business. All the more to hire...
Alabama Home InspeXions - North
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Reviewed in June 2021
Excelente, very clean and safe
K & C Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2021
So thorough. They worked very hard to turn our disaster into a home again. They WILL be coming back! We can finally relax in our beautiful AND CLEAN home!
T&C House Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2017
Very professional and prompt. Our repair was done within 2 days of our initial contact. We have not had flooding rains to test the repair, but they assured us that they would return if we had any issues. Great contractor.
JP's Roofing and Remodeling
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Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

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.

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)

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