Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

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>

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Reviewed in August 2025
The man that came out couldn't have been any nicer! They called me after the test and explained my results for like 30 minutes! They had great pricing! I would recommend them to anyone!
Mold Test Company MD-DC
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Reviewed in May 2024
I hired Keith to do mold testing on my home. When I first reached out via Angi, he responded within an hour (maybe even minutes?). He sounded friendly and approachable, as well as knowledgeable, and spent a good amount of time answering my questions over the phone, and in the end, those were...
Chesapeake Restoration and Cleaning, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2017
Water Testing was thorough and they cleaned out my pressure sensor which was acting up.
Easterday Well & Pump
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Reviewed in March 2016
He installed a new whole house water filter I got from Amazon and tested it within an hour. He is a true Master Plumber. Highly recommended!
Chris Watson
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Reviewed in January 2016
We received an estimate from a different plumber for $1,100 for the same work but that didn't pass the sniff test. Moxley Plumbing came out and determined the issue in both bathroom faucets. For one faucet they didn't have the part so they quickly ran out to get it and the total for the work...
MOXLEY PLUMBING INC
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Reviewed in October 2015
Mike arrived at exactly on time. He removed the old developer-installed 13-year old toilet that was leaking from the tank. He installed the new Toto toilet and installed the works in the tank. He called me to test (flush) the toilet, which worked perfectly. The whole job took 1 hour and 15 min...
Excellent Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2015
They sent the testing kit and the directions were clear. They sent us the results and they could have used more verbiage to explain everything. I was satisfied with everything.
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in October 2014
100% satisfied and I'd recommend these guys to anyone for removal of asbestos in a home. I had asbestos wrapped around pipes on an old boiler in the basement. I was getting rid of the radiators but needed the asbestos gone. They showed up right on time to do the estimate. I got quick and...
RTS Environmental Services
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Reviewed in April 2014
Everything went very well. I called and made an appointment for our water to be tested and Will came to test our water and make recommendations based on the results. I chose a whole house filter, a water softener, a UV light, and a reverse osmosis system. They were able to schedule the...
CARROLL WATER
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Reviewed in January 2014
When Robert turned up (on time) he said he could inspect the chimneys but he could not clean out the pellet vent line as the stove had not been off for 48 hours (Robert had not told me to leave the stove off when we scheduled the appointment). He did do a 'tap test' on the lines and said they...
ASH BUSTERS CHIMNEY SWEEP
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

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)

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

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

Unfortunately, home inspections do not check for asbestos because of the liability factor involved. That’s why you should hire a trained professional with specialized equipment to test for it.

They will inspect all areas of the home and take samples of various materials to test. Opting for an asbestos inspection can prevent the risk of exposure to this hazardous material and save on costly repairs that may be required.

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