How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <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>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in September 2023
High praise for the family/friends Precise team!!! I called Precise initially to remediate a mold situation in my kitchen. They were not only prompt but insistent on getting the best lab results before finishing the job. Since there was some damage to flooring and cabinets, I decided...
Precise, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
This site only allowed me to choose one category, but what Anthony did was SO much more. He and his team did a demolition of a kitchen and two bathrooms, then did the entire kitchen installation, including contractorsfor plumbingand electrical. Anthony was able to stay calm and collected...
Anthony Conway
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Reviewed in November 2021
Everything went well. A real pro. The work and clean up was excellent. Thanks: Saul & Angi.
Chimney Safe of CT, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
The technician Felipe was efficient, courteous and on time. He did a great job! I would highly recommend using United Water and Sewer!
United Sewer & Water, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Project to be done next week. Not able to rate work quality accurately because project not complete yet
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
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Reviewed in March 2021
This company did the entire project. Others depended on me to hire a plumber and someone to do the excavation plus obtain permits. Their price was competitive and left me with no doubt that the job was going to be done well. And it was.
Generx Generators
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Reviewed in March 2016
I was very pleased with the laboratory's responsiveness, in regards to answering questions I had about taking samples. They were very good in communicating how best to sample the air on both the finished and unfinished sides of our basement. However, where I was disappointed was when I...
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in November 2013
The firm is very professional and extremely knowledgeable. It worked well in conjunction with Turtle Clan Laboratory Testing Company to establish and continue a remediation protocol as remediation progressed and as retests were taken. It coordinated very well with other contractors. It was...
Envirocare LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
"All talk and no action" He went on and on about his qualifications for the job stating that he was a general contractor for over 20 years and would deliver a lengthy report. This licensed home inspector brought with him a screwdriver and a flashlight. He did not even bring a ladder so he...
Daniel J Francese
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Reviewed in August 2013
I will most likely have the insulate my basement walls. I hired zero draft due to the testing they did as well as other options they offered.
Expediant Environmental Solutions, LLC
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Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

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)

Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

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