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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Last update on July 01, 2026

Reviewed in July 2026
Parker was timely, stayed in contact, and was very easy to work with. His work was high quality. He can work on all different plumbing problems.
Mountain Plumbing Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2026
I have used this company for many years. If I could give this company a 10 rating I would. I have replaced our Tankless, replaced sinks faucets, toilets and installed a water filtration system because when we bought our house it came with some plumbing problems. You can count on showing up,...
TAHOE'S BEST PLUMBING
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Reviewed in June 2025
I couldn’t be happier with the cleaning job done by Esmerelda’s staff. They are truly amazing. They scrubbed my kitchen and bath from ceiling to floor and I will continue with them to keep it this way.
Esmeraldas Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in September 2022
Steve, the owner of the company was extremely attentive to our problem. We were concerned about an odor in the house that smelled like mold. Steve came over the same day we called to test our air to be sure that we were not living in a dangerous situation. He sent air samples that he...
Pure Air Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2022
Brian is a very honest person and a talented plumber. He came to our home in Truckee to help us find a leak that was leaving standing water in the crawl space. I spent most of the summer looking for the leak and couldn't figure it out. Brian was the third professional that we hired to...
All Good Plumbing and Drains
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Reviewed in July 2019
Final touches -cleaning the old caulking from the sink, provision of information and testing was exceptional.
Bell Brother's Heating and Air, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2019
Tahoe Mold and Water promptly completed their inspections/testing and discussed results with us. They provided a detailed report with photographs and developed a remediation and preventative maintenance plan for us. Based on the excellent inspection service they provided, we engaged them for the...
Tahoe Mold and Water
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Reviewed in August 2012
Patrick came inspected and cleaned the very dirty chimney in the condominium we recently purchased. He also tested, explained, and replaced the 44 year old gas lighter, (pipe) in the fireplace box. He was informative and explained about fireplace inserts and helped me understand what...
Tahoe Chimney & Fireplace
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Reviewed in June 2012
They were very good at testing and making sure everything was good and working properly. They were good, and their price was very reasonable. I got excellent service from them, and everything is working very well. If I had a problem, they would come the same day to help fix it. They would always...
Suntrek Solar Pool
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Reviewed in January 2011
Ron was absolutely wonderful and immediately allayed any fears I had concerning the mold remediation. When I first called him, he spent a considerable amount of time explaining about mold and his protocol in examining a site. After explaining that he uses the EPA guidelines in his...
THE MOLD DETECTIVE
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

In the event of suspected or confirmed asbestos contamination on the body, it is imperative to take immediate measures to reduce health risks. To avoid further exposure, carefully remove contaminated clothing and shower thoroughly to remove any asbestos fibers. Seek prompt medical attention, and inform your healthcare professional about your suspected asbestos exposure. Since asbestos-related health issues can take years to surface, regular medical check-ups are advised for anyone with a history of exposure.

If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

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)

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

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