Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

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>

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Reviewed in September 2023
Highly recommend for healthy, purified and delicious water at home! Rob was very knowledgeable about common water testing issues and options for mitigating. Provided multiple tech solutions. Scheduling was a breeze. Jonathan was prompt and thorough. Took time to educate me on each component and...
Florida Water Testing
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Reviewed in April 2023
Brandon was great! I put in an inquiry about getting my home mold tested on a Sunday night and he was able to come the next morning. The test was about an hour to an hour and a half. He was very thorough and I received the report within 48 hours. He is very knowledgeable and will do a great job...
My Mold Advisor
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Reviewed in March 2023
Phase 1: Pete had my water tested and found some surprising results. I have not made a decision on Phase 2 because the solutions are expensive and need more study. Phase 12: TBD
Water for Life, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2022
Did a great job on testing for mold. Very knowledgeable and super fast turnaround
Griffin's Quality Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
I contacted Certified Inspectors of America (Dale Ortman) for a 3rd party testing at end of a mold remediation. While I was interviewing testing companies, Dale gave me a lot of insight into what I should ask the remediator to be doing and what industry standards for remediation are. I selected...
Certified Inspectors of America
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Reviewed in January 2022
From the beginning of getting a bid to the end of the remediation this project went very well. The Owner, Frank Dale, requested a second site visit during my bid review to assure we were on the same page of what he was proposing and to ask if there was anything that should be deleted or added. ...
Safer Building Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
He did high level inspection and told me that he needs to bring in his expert to do required testing to come up with report. I was told that i am going to get a quote to get going.
PHD Pool Doctor
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Reviewed in December 2021
Quick response to my request for testing. Staff was very professional and friendly.
A1A Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2020
We had a lot of mold in our basement. Joshua did the job on a Friday morning. The first air test after the treatment did not bring the desired results, and Chad came out one week later for a second test. One week after this test, we got the result, which showed still a low level of Basidiospores...
Pure Maintenance of Georgia
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

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.

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)

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

Asbestos is absolutely cancerous. In fact, around 4% of all lung cancer cases are the result of asbestos exposure. This is why we recommend a full, professional removal and cleaning of any asbestos found in your home. If you are unsure whether there is any present, you should call a pro who will inspect your property.

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