Is it safe to live in a house with asbestos siding?

• <div><p>Asbestos siding on its own doesn’t present a health risk. Asbestos fibers only become airborne when you disturb the material. As long as the siding is in good condition, it shouldn’t release dangerous fibers into the air. If you’re ready to replace the siding anyway or if it’s in poor condition, hire a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">local asbestos removal contractor</a> to remove, repair, or cover it safely.</p></div>

Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-install-beadboard-over-popcorn-ceiling.htm">cost to install a beadboard ceiling</a> averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions. </p></div>

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Q: Is it safe to live in a house with asbestos siding?

• <div><p>Asbestos siding on its own doesn&rsquo;t present a health risk. Asbestos fibers only become airborne when you disturb the material. As long as the siding is in good condition, it shouldn&rsquo;t release dangerous fibers into the air. If you&rsquo;re ready to replace the siding anyway or if it&rsquo;s in poor condition, hire a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">local asbestos removal contractor</a> to remove, repair, or cover it safely.</p></div>

Q: Is asbestos a deal breaker when buying a house?

• <div><p>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&mdash;it&rsquo;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&rsquo;t a sure thing.</p></div>

Q: Can asbestos be absorbed through the skin?

• <div><p>While asbestos can&rsquo;t be directly absorbed through the skin&mdash;the fibers are too big&mdash;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.</p></div>

Q: What does water do to asbestos?

• <div><p>Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.</p></div>

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Rick is very reliable and professional. His rates are very reasonable and he is the only contractor/ waste removal person that I use for my personal home and my 20 rentals. I have know him personally for over 10 years and he is extremely trustworthyâ one of the very few people that I will...
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Reviewed in October 2023
I called All Haul to remove 3 freezers from my home, They were to my home within an hour of my call. They had everything loaded and hauled away in 10 minutes. I will be using this service again.
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Reviewed in August 2023
Overall great job. We have another tree we want removed. They will be called for that removal as well.
Bear Foot Tree and Storm Services
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Reviewed in September 2014
This is an outstanding group of workers they did a wonderful job on my house. The removed mold and did a bedroom remodel, I would definitely them back to do more work.
Superior Mold and Remediation Testing, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2014
Merry maids does not know how to clean more than superficial. We needed our house cleaned for showing. The house had been rented and there needed to be a deep clean. We arranged for this prior to the day of service. In fact we sent a list of things that needed to be done, item by item. The house...
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Reviewed in October 2013
He didn't ever arrive on time and would disappear for days at a time. He would not answer calls or texts from me when I tried to inquire when he would be coming. He had numerous excuses as to why he did not show up. The job was supposed to take 3 weeks ( with a minimal amount of extra things I...
Cory Gayton
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Reviewed in June 2013
Showed up on time, laid a cover on the floor to the bathroom. Removed old tub, cleaned up the debriand dust. Replaced with new walk-in shower with seat and all fixtures. Explained the process, review the operation once it was completed. Completely cleaned the work area. Left on time. ...
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Reviewed in August 2011
Very well. He repaired the leaking plumbing first, and when the water line from the street to the house broke he contacted me, then proceeded. He removed mold, rotting walls and floors, etc. Then he replaced the windows, flooring, and siding. I am satisfied with all of the work,
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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

Asbestos siding on its own doesn’t present a health risk. Asbestos fibers only become airborne when you disturb the material. As long as the siding is in good condition, it shouldn’t release dangerous fibers into the air. If you’re ready to replace the siding anyway or if it’s in poor condition, hire a local asbestos removal contractor to remove, repair, or cover it safely.

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.

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.

Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The cost to install a beadboard ceiling averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions.

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