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• <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>

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Last update on January 18, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Due to my recent diagnosis of cancer, I will be getting the asbestos testing sometime soon. Even tho I have not had the actual service yet, the gentleman from this company was so kind, and so knowledgeable. He explained a lot about it, how it's done, etc. He reached back out to me to see if...
K&E Restoration/Demolition LLC
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Reviewed in April 2013
Larry was very polite and set up the equipment and explained to me what it was all for. He also told me the radon test would be a 48hr test and that I would be receiving an email with the detected levels of radon in the house. Well, it is April 6th and I have yet to receive that email!...
Safe Place Environmental
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Reviewed in February 2013
My kitchen sink was backing up and after attempting to clear the clog myself, I realized that the clog was beyond a point that I could reach. I called Bel-O late on a Thursday afternoon and they came out the next afternoon. The plumber called when he was on his way and arrived in the time frame...
Bel-O Cooling and Heating Inc
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Reviewed in February 2013
The people who answered the phones were very professional and got a service man right out the next day. When he came, he performed some tests on the water and show us the various levels of substances in the water including the chlorine level. We were shocked to see what was in it. He then...
Spengler Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in December 2012
The team of folks at Mold Solutions were extremely professional and answered any questions we had about the circumstances. They worked hard for 4 days, then had to come back after the initial testing to take care of one small area. Once that was complete, everything passed with flying colors. ...
MOLD SOLUTIONS
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Reviewed in December 2012
Things went well considering the circumstances. The testing was on target and ensured the remeditation contractor removed all mold to meet acceptable levels. <br />
FUNGUS--A-MUNGUS
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Reviewed in November 2012
I was very pleased with the work that Richard did. The buyers of a house I was selling had a radon test done that showed a high level of radon in the house. Mister Clemons was able to come to install a mitigation system quickly. He worked all day on a Saturday to install the system in the...
Radon Professional Inspectors
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Reviewed in September 2012
It went well. Joe Page walked through the entire house using the infra-red scanner to identify cool areas. They also conducted a pressure test of the house to determine leakage. Afterward, he sat down with us to review the results and provided an itemized recommendation of improvements. <br...
SmartHouse Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in September 2012
<p>About a day after getting the vehicle home, my wife informed me that it was STILL leaking. Paul stands behind his work which is a plus so I called him to let him know it was still leaking. He asked me to bring it in at my convenience. After a few hours, I received a call from Paul saying that...
Stock's Underhood Specialists Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2012
Let me start by saying that the whole concept of radon testing seems like a scam. My realtor told me that homes used to never test positive for radon but now 70% test positive and therefore require mitigation. (The reasoning is supposedly that the testing equipment is much more sensitive). If...
Radon Control Services
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It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

If you suspect exposure to asbestos, prioritize seeking medical advice by informing your healthcare provider about the potential exposure with clear details about the circumstances that led to the exposure. Regular health check-ups and screenings if you work in high-risk industries or live in a home with asbestos are essential for early detection of any asbestos-related conditions. You should also consider consulting occupational health experts or legal professionals for guidance on potential next steps and preventive measures.

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.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

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