What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Do you always have to remove asbestos wiring?

• <div><p>If you have an older electrical system with fraying wires and other signs of damage, removal may be the best course of action. When asbestos begins to break down, it's more likely to become airborne, increasing the risk of health issues when it's inhaled.</p><p>However, if the system is in good condition and doesn't have visible signs of wear or damage, leaving it alone may be the safest course of action. An asbestos abatement and removal professional can help you determine the best way to proceed.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2018
Effective and complete testing. An oral and written summary of the testing results from the technician was provided when he finished.
Bettendorf Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in July 2017
I already had my testing done by another company who uses the same lab. I was looking for someone to interpret the report but since they did not doing the testing they were not able too. However, Brandon in the SC office was extremely helpful and had some good insight that lead me in the...
Mold Test USA
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Reviewed in August 2015
Northwest performed a gas pressure test on my gas line so that hte utility company would turn my gas back on. They came out, put a pressure meter on my gas meter, left it there for the day, and came back the following day to pick it up. They were at my house for no more than an hour and they...
Northwest Mechanical Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
Technician was very knowledgeable and easily answered any questions. Service included a very thorough cleaning, check of pressures and test of electrical components. The service was good, but I guess due to the high demand it was a few weeks before they could do the service. Overall, it was well...
Family Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in June 2013
The work was performed on schedule, within the timeframe alloted, and was done correctly. A follow up test was left with me to verify the work and the test was completed and showed that the system accomplished the purpose of removing a sufficient amount of Radon gas to keep my home safe. <br />
Radon Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in May 2013
The technician tried to auger and some other steps, but was unsuccessful. He explained it was not tree roots, but a lot of sludge build up. A jet spray would be needed to completely free up the drain. He also quoted the price before proceeding. He left to get the equipment needed and another...
B and B Drain Tech
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Reviewed in March 2013
UPDATE: <br /> We have had 2 separate instances with our house that have raised problems with our inspection. Ned did check that our range vent was functional. This consisted of turning the switch on and off to make sure the fan worked. He did not however check to see if it was installed...
The BrickKicker Inspection Services - Davenport
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Reviewed in June 2011
They replaced a valve that runs into the house from the outside. They tested to find the leak. They do great work. They are always on time. They are an absolutely wonderful company.
Blondell Plumbing Service
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

If you have an older electrical system with fraying wires and other signs of damage, removal may be the best course of action. When asbestos begins to break down, it's more likely to become airborne, increasing the risk of health issues when it's inhaled.

However, if the system is in good condition and doesn't have visible signs of wear or damage, leaving it alone may be the safest course of action. An asbestos abatement and removal professional can help you determine the best way to proceed.

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.

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

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