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>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div>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.</div>

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Great company. Fantastic job. Family business that is personable, straightforward, trustworthy, hardworking, and pays attention to the details!!! I will hire them again when we need more painting done.
High Performance Painting and Drywall, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2025
He came out on relative short notice and put a new pipe in under our house which was an insanely messy job and then ran an auger on our toilet to get it flowing again. He was also able to remove a snake I had gotten stuck. Extremely friendly and professional. There is no better. Total job took a...
Hardison LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
He kept in touch with me when there was a supplier issue. He got the job done quickly and as promised. I am very satisfied.
Durham Construction & Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Fantastic work. Very professional. Highly recommend
Royal Plumbers, LLC
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Hired spring valley to tile a custom shower and install glass doors. Ian was easy to work with and did a great job!
Spring Valley Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
They sent someone out the very next morning. He was professional and efficient. Best of all, the cost was less than I expected
Foremost Electric
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Reviewed in January 2023
Professional, timely, and flexible, he really met my expectations. His creativity was really helpful in giving me a solution.
MAC Builders & Design, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
Very willing to work with the customer, great communication and great work
STEVES CONST LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
Drew is easy to work with and is great at communicating. We had them do a spring cleanup, he cares about the customers and goes out of his way make sure things are up to the customers standards. Highly recommend
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Reviewed in December 2021
The company was very professional.
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by 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)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

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.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

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