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>

How do I prepare for asbestos testing?

• <div><p>Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.</p></div>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2025
Nickolas was very professional. Exceeding expectations in all departments, politeness and his determination to fix my problems is exactly why I highly recommend this Company for any plumbing issues.
Nicholas Gouveia Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in June 2021
Matt, the technician who serviced my floors, did an amazing job. He was so gen-tile on the area rugs, gave special attention to the grout between kitchen tiles, and even did a soil test on my sectional. I will definitely be calling them again to clean the furniture!
MCR Carpet & Upholstery
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Reviewed in May 2020
We couldn't be more thrilled with our experience with Gary from GPG Masonry! We hired him to do a complete redo on our front walkways that had not stood the test of time very well. He educated my wife and I on the process and steps of the project in order to make our brick walkways safe (as...
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Reviewed in August 2017
Kitchen and Countertop Center of New England is amazing. Anyone can renovate when things run smoothly, but the true test of a reputable company is their response when questions arise. KCCNE was always available, and the response time wasn’t in days or even hours, but rather often minutes of our...
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Reviewed in April 2016
The owner, Neal, was very nice and informative. He returned my call quickly and made the testing process very easy and affordable for my home in Cambridge . They followed up with a phone call as well as email. I would recommend this company highly.
Nealco Inspectional Services
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Reviewed in December 2015
I had mold in one of my rental properties basement. I thought I was going to have to move the tenants out and it was going to cost me big. That is until I contacted Green Home Solutions. Jeff came out right away and made me feel much better. I had the area tested and moved forward with Jeff's...
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Reviewed in July 2015
Christopher was already inspecting the outside of the home when I got there, he is extremely thorough, he truly picked this house apart and found so many things wrong with it that I was not aware of. From the incorrect grading of the lot to the dangerous location of the electrical panel. With...
A Quality Home Inspection Inc
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Reviewed in September 2014
He looked over the situation and gave us advise on what would be the best choices on faucets. We went to a plumbing supply store and bought a better kitchen faucet (than the one we had already purchased) for the same price. He removed our old faucets while spouse went to buy new materials...
Stephen A Almeida Plumbing Co
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Reviewed in April 2014
Arrived on time, pleasant and professional. Spent 40 minutes disassembling unit, finding problem and left for Ace for repair parts. Returned 35 min later, reassembled faucet, tested and cleaned two traps as well. All for less than $150 for 1 1/2 hrs. work, two men. Fantastic value, they are now...
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CAST IRON TUB HAD BLACK STREAKS DUE TO MANY YEARS OF USE/SCRUBING. WHEN FINISHED THE TUB LOOKED NOT QUITE, BUT VERY CLOSE TO "ALL MOST NEW". WORK AREA LEFT CLEAN AND NEAT. <br /> NEED THE TEST OF TIME TO SEE IF NEW FINISH LASTS. OVERALL PLEASED WITH JOB DONE BY A1 REGLAZING AND WOULD...
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Percolation Tests FAQs, answered by experts

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)

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.

Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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