How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

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

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>

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Owens Valley Pressure Washers, LLC-Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in May 2023
Super, dependable employee owned company. Our multi-unit, 120 year old complex was in need of a face lift and boy did they deliver! They did top notch work and were great to work with. The crew worked efficiently and accommodated each tenant while remodeling the units. Very professional and...
Giant Rocks Construction
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Reviewed in May 2023
Easy to work with. Scheduling was very easy for both ProBuilders and my schedule. Very friendly Cleaned up after project was completed.
Pro builders design & construction inc
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Reviewed in January 2022
Jim is not only a master contractor, he has an eye and passion for beauty, design, and function as a whole package. His attention to detail is second to none. The subcontractors and assistants he coordinates (no small feat) do high quality work and are good to have around--friendly, hard...
Orth Construction
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Reviewed in December 2021
They were very professional. I will use them again
Diligence Plumbing Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2021
Devin responded the same day and ordered the nessessary part the same day. Great communication, timely updates on progress. I am thankful for the great service.
Hilton Creek Heating & Cooling, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2021
Frank is very personable and experienced. He spent extra time to be sure that we were pleased with the results. I definitely recommend this business!
Frank Navarro Painting & Decorating
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Reviewed in November 2020
Great honest co. Jose and Andrei were exceptional Work done promptly, safely with gas leak repair. Very kind to senior citizen, explained them very well. Great and fair price. Licensed to work on gas lines, very important. Now my go to plumbing co
So-Cal Plumbing & Rooter
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Reviewed in November 2020
I needed a ton of work done on a neglected old office building. Jesse Sr. sent his crew of techs to our rescue! These guys aren't unskilled laborers in over their heads - each and every one of them had a specific skill set, which was definitely needed on our old building. The experience...
Baldwin Industrial Group
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Reviewed in March 2020
Very responsive service! Nice to talk to and came through 100% with a good painting job. I will hire them for all my future painting needs and would recommend them to anyone!
Royal El Painting
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

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)

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.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

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