What does asbestos do to humans?

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Last update on June 25, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Yes, my pro got the bathroom remodel done exactly how I wanted it! He was very professional and respectful of the house. 10 out of 10, will hire again for future projects.
Regnant Corp
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Reviewed in March 2024
Dan came over around 4 pm and took my old faucet off, put the new one on and tested it to make sure it worked and no leaks! That's all I wanted, so a big thank you for doing a seemingly simple job on time and budget.
Dashing Dan Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2022
The install went fast and easy. The gutters look great. I tested them out and found no leaks. Nigel have great customer service and support.
Nigel the Gutter Pro
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Reviewed in March 2020
The repairman arrived on time, quickly tested and assessed the issue, and gave me several options for partial replacement to see if that would be sufficient, or complete replacement of all related parts (ice maker, water inlet valve and water line). The difference in cost including labor was...
A-Tech Appliance Parts & Service
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Reviewed in March 2018
Very knowledgable and helpful, provided a lot of information, explained everything and answered all my questions. He did mold testing on a home whose purchase I was considering and provided recommendations on most economical way to abate. If the purchase goes through, I will definitely have...
NDL Services, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
ETA went above and beyond in helping me with asbestos and water testing. Excellent.
Eastern Technical Associates
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Reviewed in January 2017
Arrow found the source of the leak, ran some tests to share what our options were for repair and got us into the dry! Wonderful technician and I really appreciated that we were given choices on repair as well as available financing if needed. I would highly recommend Arrow Plumbing.
Arrow Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2012
I hired them to find a leak in my pool. Louis Martin was assigned to my job. He called and asked if he could come early to the appointment (pleasant suprise). When he and his assistant arrived they got right to work running diagnostic tests of the plumbing. When that found nothing he donnned...
AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION - LITTLE ROCK
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Reviewed in October 2011
The sprinkler tech that came out to do the job was very professional! He called me before coming to the house to make sure he understood our issue and that helped in his showing up with the correct parts for the repair. He quickly diagnosed and repaired the issue and tested the system to make...
Ray Lusk Plumbing Co
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Reviewed in April 2010
No matter how much we scrubbed our porcelain tile shower, the white tiles always looked discolored and the grout lines would show signs of mold/mildew. Surface Renew uses a product called Multispec that is a coating that they spray over existing tile and grout to not only give it a new look but...
Surface Renew Inc.
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A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

DIY kits are available, but professional testing ensures accurate results and compliance with regulations.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

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