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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Reviewed in January 2026
Very prompt with painting, even when some of the rooms had to be repainted due to my color choices.
Eagle Construction and Remodeling
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Reviewed in September 2024
Ryan of Preferred Plumbing worked fast and efficiently. In addition to installing our pot filler in our kitchen, which required him to coordinate with our tile guy, he repaired a few leaks on the hot water recirculation line for us as well. Highly recommend!
Preferred Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2024
They should know how pleased I was with the workers and I will be calling on the again.
Mainely Sweeps, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
Haven’t put him to the test yet, but he was prompt with our meet and appraisal and shared a very reasonable quote.
Dirigo Contracting
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Reviewed in April 2022
Prompt and effective work at a reasonable price. Very satisfied!
Prado LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
He takes the time to explain what he is looking at and is very thorough. His report came quickly and described in detail everything anyone would want to know! I didn't request any radon testing, and it wasn't part of the inspection. I feel comfortable now knowing the condition of everything...
Pine Tree Home Inspection
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Reviewed in July 2021
They were super responsive and very personable. They responded in about 20 minutes and finished the sprinkler troubleshooting and solenoid replacement in about 30 minutes. They quoted a $60 service call price and they finished the repair for a very reasonable part replacement cost. Everything...
S&S Sprinklers
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Reviewed in September 2015
Excellent! His estimates were correct. He did trouble shooting to determine problems. He tested and waited until testing was complete. 
PENOBSCOT APPLIANCE REPAIR
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Reviewed in April 2014
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Matt Damon and his work crew of three, as well as with Joseph Sewell, the electrician who was subcontracted for the electrical work involved. The work began with a thorough home energy audit conducted by Matt, using a blower door to determine the air...
Penobscot Home Performance
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Reviewed in December 2010
I have had Maine Inspection perform both a pre-purchase Home Inspection and a Home Energy Audit. Both were performed by Doug Robinson. Doug is very professional and very thorough. The Home Inspection involved him crawling through cramped attics and dingy dusty basements. He went everywhere...
Maine Inspection LLC
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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)

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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