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 all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

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Last update on April 26, 2023

Reviewed in April 2023
Work performed smoothly and successfully, system tested positive
Alpha Electric LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Received quick response regarding testing the structure of a property and providing a report on his findings. Would definitely use again.
Kevin Henshaw Home Inspections
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Reviewed in August 2020
It went well. Mark came and did an air quality test and visual examination of my home. He answered all my questions and got the results back to me quickly. I would definitely recommend him for this project.
Action Mold Pros
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Reviewed in January 2018
The problematic area of home seems warmer, and hvac is cycling less. The real test will be as temps fall to freezing again = ).
Anthony Cunningham Construction
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Reviewed in June 2014
During the process of selling our house the buyer required an asbestos test for basement ceiling tile. After explaining to me how to proceed with collecting the sample they quickly conducted the necessary testing. Fortunately the test was negative! <br />
Micro Analytics Inc
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Reviewed in June 2014
I called on Sunday and the plumber arrived within the timeframe given. He was able to restore the water to the home but unable to repair the problem due to not having the parts on his truck. He offered to go get the parts, however we would incur an extra $120 fee. I said I could wait until...
Dauenhauer Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2013
It went well. They did the test and we got it back in a reasonable amount of time. I liked the fact that they could identify what kind of mold it was. They sent us a kit and they called to make sure that we had gotten it. The results turned out well. They told us what kind each one was and they...
Moldlab
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Reviewed in November 2013
I purchased the coupon for cleaning, checking, and tune up of furnace. The company did not disappoint. Actually, they were very thorough and complete in testing the system performance. The technician, Danny, did a 21 point checkup with proper tools to measure all the items he was testing. Then...
Aire Serv of Louisville
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Reviewed in September 2013
The estimator, Tom, showed up exactly on time, measured the floor area and tested the wood. He e-mailed a detailed estimate to me that day, and I received a hard copy in the mail a day or so later. When I called to schedule the job, I was given a choice of dates either one or two weeks out. ...
River City Flooring Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
The mold being a result of poor workmanship of a homebuilder and under warranty, the homebuilder contracted for the remediation. It was agreed by Protect and I that the bill for the testing would be included in the remediation for the builder to pay, if he failed to pay it, I would cover it. ...
Protect Environmental
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

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

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, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

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