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>

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Last update on September 19, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Dan saved the day and came right over to stop the leak so that we could turn the water back on. The repairs from the water damage my watch the rest of the bathroom exactly.
MnM Contracts
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Reviewed in September 2024
Masonry I hired j and m masonry to seal around my leaky chimney. He flashed the chimney and redid the top of my chimney where it was really looking bad. I asked how long the job would take and the cost and there were no surprises at the end. They were safe and i could relax while they...
J&M Masonry
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Reviewed in September 2024
The project will be completed tomorrow. They found the problem with the have a pipe that was broken and they’re digging a bigger trench to let the water flow go. I truly appreciate their help. Thank you so much highly recommend.
Fineline Ground Care
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Reviewed in July 2024
Zack and his team explained the work and all the steps in the project. Very satisfied with the results. Efficient and good quality.
Brickies Masonry Company
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Reviewed in February 2023
They were very helpful and upfront about the challenges of my issue. They fixed the cracked heating pipes and explained everything step by step.
HVAC Solutions 207, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
Very professional and did a quality clean plumbing work at our home. Highly recommend.
Hilltop Drain & plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2020
How did it go? Not well. Fixed the leaky shower downstairs no problem. Only fixed 1 of three things with toilet downstairs, refused to fix other issue didn't bother to tell him about 3rd . Wanted to replace toilet instead. Wasn't ready to replace toilet at this time. Real problem was upstairs....
Acadian Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2017
Very professional. Received prompt service. We were given explanations about what testing they were performing. They answered all our questions.
Mattra, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2016
This person was friendly and chatty, and would perhaps be best for a small installation of a 1-2 speaker sound system in an open floor plan home. My farmhouse has many small rooms requiring 6 speakers that proved too great a challenge. This company seems to be a one-person operation out of a...
Cinemaesque
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Reviewed in November 2014
I don't want people to be thrown off by my over-all ratings of 4.5 stars in all categories. It is my personal belief that there is always room for improvement by all of us no matter what it is that we do and so I therefore reserved 0.5 star for the purpose of leaving that room. In my...
Stephen's Garage Door Company
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

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)

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

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