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• <div>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:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

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Last update on September 14, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Calling their inspection service ?complete? is a stretch. 3,300 sqft home and they were here for about 2 hours total. They failed to run fill tests on the tubs to ensure proper functioning. When I ran the tub after moving in there was a leak detected in within minutes. They?ve offered no...
Hawkeye Home Inspections and Environmental Testing
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Reviewed in February 2025
Family with kids watch out! They do not do testing after completely work! Had professional come in.. which cost me $3,000 from a US certificated lab. Any who would like see the results can email at [email protected]. They took money from my insurance company for a rebuild, which was not...
M.A. Restoration, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2022
Excellent experience from start to finish. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff from the receptionist that scheduled our initial review and water test to the technician that installed our system. Water quality is outstanding, noticeably softer and better tasting than before installation. I...
Kinetico Water Systems of SWFL
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Reviewed in December 2021
Mike was great. He explained every step of the testing process and did an excellent job. I would recommend him (Pierce and Quiet to anyone. This is one of "the good ones"... We need more companies like this.
Pierce And Quiet Well Pump Company, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
Friendly, honest, capable and hardworking crew who are fully licensed and insured. The project was to remove and dispose of kitchen and dining area linoleum flooring from the mid 60's which tested positive for asbestos. The expected one day job turned into two with no complaints or...
Rosado Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2016
Great people. They put down cloth to protect the floors from their boots. They tested the house before they started the work. They showed me results and explained them. They did the work, tested the house again and showed me the results again. BIG DIFFERENCE! They cleaned up everything...
The Energy Monster, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2014
We hired Power Bees to do a mold test after we had some water damage to our offer accepted house, we were supposed to close the day of the water damage. Given our situation we asked Power Bees to put a rush on our test. They were not compliant with this and it took even longer than we had...
PowerBees Incorporated
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Reviewed in April 2013
Peter Zereski came to look at the inspection list and the requested work on Friday the day after we called him! He did agree that some of the items on the list were unnecessary in his professional opinion and offered to officially state this. The items listed above were repared/replaced the...
Peter Zereski Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in October 2012
Our school received a Green Schools award for outstanding environmental education in 2012. Part of our program is to ensure that we use green products including fertilization for our playing fields. I found John (the owner) through the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA). They...
Go Organic
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Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

In the event of suspected or confirmed asbestos contamination on the body, it is imperative to take immediate measures to reduce health risks. To avoid further exposure, carefully remove contaminated clothing and shower thoroughly to remove any asbestos fibers. Seek prompt medical attention, and inform your healthcare professional about your suspected asbestos exposure. Since asbestos-related health issues can take years to surface, regular medical check-ups are advised for anyone with a history of exposure.

Testing is crucial to identify harmful asbestos fibers common in building materials from older properties, ensuring safe environments and health.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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)

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