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>

How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:<ul><li>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </li><li>EPA regional office</li><li>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</li><li>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </li></ul></div>

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That overall excellent and very experienced . Can by I showed them the 3 rooms I wanted done took the measurements said when he wanted to start brought me the color schemes to look at and moved right along very thorough in everything that's being done couldn't have asked for a better...
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I was apprehensive about getting into the-whole area of mold, afraid of getting swept up in a standard protocol directed toward a big mold-removal project. I was dubious about the lab tests involved. Keith Bock, however, showed up, explained what he was going to do and answered questions in a...
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Excellent service. I have been fighting this leak in our Florida room for nearly 2 years and finally reached out to Duramax Roofing for the project. Although not really tested with a hard rain since the service, it does seem to be doing the job as expected. I should have done this when I...
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Fairhaven Environmental did a good job of identifying the root causes of our mold and mildew issues. They coordinated closely with our gutter contractor to resolve the cause of the problem. They were efficient and worked closely with our tight schedule to address to address the mold and mildew...
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The results showed that the basement had an unhealthy amount of mold. We then did research on mediation companies and got estimates. Gina was available for telephone consult when we had questions regarding the different proposals.At no time did she ask about the identities of the companies.The...
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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)

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

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

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