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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 May 28, 2024

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 2024
I had E&G Environmental test a home for asbestos. They were efficient, knowledgeable, and very quick!
E&G Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
I just had a radon test. Good price, punctual, and professional.
All American Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2017
Great! Mike Kimble was very informative, prompt, and professional. He placed our radon canisters both before and after mitigation and provided test results.
ACCUSPEX HOME INSPECTION SVC
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Reviewed in December 2017
They performed a test and gave feedback that there were no issues and gave feedback on a maintenance plan to ensure healthy septic in the future.
FOGLE HM SEPTIC
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Reviewed in September 2017
It worked out excellent. The owner of the company was extremely knowledgeable, explained everything about the tests and pricing. He worked around our schedules and was very easy to work with.
Belson Construction LLC
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Reviewed in January 2016
Excellent install job, very neat and professional. The independent test came in well under 4 pico. 
G M D Construction INC
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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 November 2015
The technician responded to the residence to replace the leaking pipe and service the heating system. When the appointment was set they were told the pipe was behind a toilet which would need to be removed in order to make the repairs. When the technician arrived he saw the pipe was behind the...
CroppMetcalfe
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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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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

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)

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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