What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-install-beadboard-over-popcorn-ceiling.htm">cost to install a beadboard ceiling</a> averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions. </p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2025
Leon remodeled a master bedroom suite in our old house and did a great job. In our new house he put down new flooring and designed a custom linen nook in the bathroom. I recommend him for small projects.
Leon's Home improvement
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Reviewed in August 2025
Awesome! The gas leak was found and repaired but it required a lot of effort to find the source. As an extra precaution, all of the gas line connectors inside the building were checked and confirmed to be safe. This is my second time using Professional Plumbing Solutions and I highly recommend...
Professional Plumbing Solutions
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Reviewed in June 2025
Trevor and his son did a fantastic job changing my toilet for a new one. When they began they realized there was a larger issue and fixed it thoroughly and explained every step! Made me feel so much better! Great family man and will be my call for anything else plumbing!
T.R. Harris Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
Happy with the work Very polite
Echo 5 Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Even did some extra work an still meet estimate
JT Roofe Construction & Custom Remodeling
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Reviewed in January 2024
Great company and I will use them again.
Paragould Overhead Doors, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
They did a great job and I appreciate their help.
Yan Home Services LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
The ge job was done in a timely manner and we were pleased.
Fields Lawncare
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Reviewed in December 2022
Very prompt, professional & very reasonable price!! We had leak in our basement bathroom that needed fixed ASAP. They were out that afternoon to repair the leak. They did a awesome job! very fast & clean! We will be using them now for our rental properties.
Widespread Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2022
All good just thought it should be smoother, lines/ grooves from the roller, dumped fill, and stones leftover in my clean dirt pile instead of asking.
McNally's Construction
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

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.

Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The cost to install a beadboard ceiling averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions.

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