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>

Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

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What a great experience! Our AC stopped cooling Saturday night. First thing Sunday I requested online a service call and they were available Monday morning. The technician arrive within the provided window and was immediately cordial and helpful. We live in a downtown condo with the units on...
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Reviewed in July 2025
I had an amazing experience with this company, they took care of everything from day 1 l, finished it and left my kitchen spackles not mention that kitchen looks completely new!!! Thank you Pros!
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Reviewed in August 2024
Highly satisfied with the job done by Nigel and his crew. They came in ran test, found sources of mold in my old basement. Eliminated the sources and also remodeled the shower in the basement as well for almost half the price of the other quotes I received from other companies!!! Thank you guys...
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Reviewed in November 2022
A Professional contacted me via text from Angi about the job. I shared pictures of the house and proposed work via text and we discussed the price and start date. Reached out to the painter 2 days before to discuss colors, but was not ready to start on the proposed start date. Started 2 days...
BM Custodio Painting and Construction LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
I called this company for a Dye test for a private sewer line, which involved 2 of my neighboring houses. The appointment was set, and no one showed and no one called. I called the company back to find out what happened. They assured me they would get it done, apologized, and rescheduled. The...
Buckeye Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2017
After moving into a condo, I needed Mr. Boertlein fix a few issues with the plumbing. He removed the cold sink tube to the kitchen faucet and flushed out debris that was causing the lack of water flow. He switched the valve cartridge in the master bath shower to the proper position and set the...
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Reviewed in December 2015
We accepted a quote from Lovell's on May 6th for what we were told was a 4-6 day job. We wanted our floors to be whitewashed and sealed with Bona Traffic HD. We already had 4 gallons of the Traffic HD, and the quote specified that the price included our 4 gallons and everything else would be...
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Very professional and was available on short notice. Results were thoroughly explained and the report was sent the same day the test was picked up. <br />
Advanced Radon Testing
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The inspector was very prompt and very polite. He was able to do the inspection within 2 days of my initial call. He did a room by room inspection of the entire house, testing all plumbing, windows and appliances and invited me to join him. He did several circles around the outside of the...
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Reviewed in December 2012
The representative arrived, looked inside the furnace and said there might be carbon monoxide leaking, that the furnace was old and needs to be replaced. He did not perform any cleaning or measuring of differentials in air flow, measuring the carbon monoxide in the vents or any of the 21 point...
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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)

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

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

Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.

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.

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