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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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Reviewed in October 2020
I accompanied Mr. Steele during his inspection. As I am a licensed professional engineer working in the building industry I had a keen interest in participating in the inspection. I found Stephan to be very thorough, very knowledgeable and quite willing to share his expertise with me as we went...
Steele and Associates
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Reviewed in August 2020
Doug explained well what needed to be done with the faucet installation and then went about doing it. There also was a smell of sulfur from the water in the home. He ran the hot water and determined that the smell was coming from the hot water tank. Checked if tank was still under warranty--it...
Modern Plumbing Industries Inc
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Reviewed in March 2019
David performed the tests and sent the results quickly. The problem is that he didn't explain the results in a way a layperson can understand. In my case, he should've emphasized that I have dangerously elevated levels of mold and need to take prompt action. A few sentences in the email when he...
Assurance Air Quality
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Reviewed in April 2017
The quality of the resurfacing work was excellent. However, the leak repair was a problem. Fiberglass plus was required to pressure test all lines and repair any leaks. The pool had been leaking approximately 3/4" per day for the past few months. They found 2 leaks at the Jacuzzi jets and felt...
Fiberglass Plus
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Reviewed in June 2016
I can't say enough good things about Rick.He was referred to me by a co-worker because he had done a great job when they remodeled their bathroom. My kitchen faucet stopped working. I liked the faucet and hoped to keep it so he came out, disassembled it, tested it, determined that it...
Faithful Services LLC
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Reviewed in December 2014
This company is great. They respond quickly, give a quote, and in his case, came in under heir estimate. The plumber, Carmen, was on time and worked very professionally. He cleaned up and tested everything before he left. I am not a fan of most plumbers, but this company has won my respect....
Bill Shafer Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in December 2013
in my Through a mistake of my own the man from preferred electrical talked me through an issue with my kitchen outlets. During thanksgiving one of my GFI started making a noice and smoking .. forturnately my son in law was was able to replace the GFI for me. Then after my son in law left the...
Preferred Electrical Construction Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
Wow, I was really impressed from start to finish. The appointment was for between 10am and 11am. He arrived at about 10:10am as promised. My wife has some questions about permits, a hose spout from the pump, etc. and he answered her questions to her satisfaction. He asked me to show him the...
MIKE FELISKO IRRIGATION SERVICES LLC
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Reviewed in May 2012
Chester came exactly when promised. He showed me all the workings of my system and explained in detail how I can look after my pool/spa combination that came with the home I just purchased. Showed me how the panels operate and the importance of a few things to keep from having permanent damage...
Clear Blue Pools
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Unfortunately, home inspections do not check for asbestos because of the liability factor involved. That’s why you should hire a trained professional with specialized equipment to test for it.

They will inspect all areas of the home and take samples of various materials to test. Opting for an asbestos inspection can prevent the risk of exposure to this hazardous material and save on costly repairs that may be required.

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)

The cost for asbestos testing typically ranges from $400 to $800. The final price depends on several factors, including the number of samples needed, the size and age of the property, and the professional's expertise required for comprehensive testing. Larger or older properties may have higher costs.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

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