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>

How do I prepare for asbestos testing?

• <div><p>Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2025
David was very professional and knowledgeable answered all of our questions very polite got the work done very quickly gave great explanation on what he did and how to manage our piping i would highly recommend this company
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Orlando
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Reviewed in May 2025
Kevin showed up to my house when he told me he was going to. He performed a water quality test and gave me recommendations for some solutions to treat my water. I chose one that was pretty maintenance free. He got the equipment and installed it same day. The job looks great. I would definitely...
First Class Water Quality Service
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Reviewed in March 2024
Austin thoroughly explained the process to us and was helpful in selecting tile and grout. Was on time and very conscientious in his work. Austin is a very personable young man.
Balthazor Tiling
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Reviewed in August 2022
PNC staff are very professional and technically efficient. they make sure to be thorough and address all the issues and probabilities. They had the equipment to test for mold and also sent a sample to a testing facility for further verification and test results came back in line with PNC test...
Moldology, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
Beautiful product, but disappointed that there was not a post inspection on overall work.
Catalyst Tops
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Reviewed in June 2017
They found what the Fire Dept. couldn't find where the electrical odor was coming from. Turned out it was a bad lamp. It got tossed. He used some light plug thing on the outlets that would light up to make sure they worked, but didn't actually run a meter test on the outlets which I...
Florida Electrical Services and Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
Dr. Bello was thorough in her interview of me. She also inspected moles, which concerned me and sent me for blood tests. I had an EKG done and chest X-rays to determine my heart condition. She referred me for a colonoscopy based on a family history of colon cancer. I was diagnosed with Type II...
Florida Heart & Vascular Ctr
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Reviewed in April 2014
One toilet needed parts, the other needed line replaced. They did the back flow test and sent the certification to the city (very nice to not have to worry about mailing it myself). <br /> We call them for all repairs and for annual back flow test. They are extremely knowledgable, professional...
R L Vail Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2013
We stopped into Spas Etc and were greeted by Stacy. She was personable, very knowledgible, and patient with all of our questioins. We had done our research and visited other companies so we were loaded with information from the other vendors. She explained how the systems worked, what made the...
SPAS ETC OF ORLANDO
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Reviewed in April 2012
Called on Monday March 19, 2012 to request repair of AC system. I explained that I had a freon leak and needed them to replace freon and identify leak. First Tech arrived as scheduled, Tuesday afternoon, was not aware of leak and did not bring equipment to test for leak. Replace freon and...
Jimmy's Electric Service & Air Conditioning Inc
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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)

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are intact, in good condition, and not disturbed. Asbestos becomes dangerous only when its fibers are released into the air, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, do not disturb it. Instead of removal, materials in good condition can sometimes be encapsulated. It is recommended to have regular professional inspections to monitor the condition of the asbestos and prevent health risks from potential exposure.

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