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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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Reviewed in May 2025
Travis, who was amazing, came out to test my residence. He was early, down to earth, and professional. He reassured me that I was not crazy, that he could tell after 10 minutes of being in my apartment that I had a mold issue. Travis continued his testing, which was very detailed, efficient, yet...
SGS Environmental and CERI
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Reviewed in January 2022
I have hired many cleaning companies before and anytime they leave I’d always check to see if certain things where dusted and stuff like that and of course, so much wasn’t done. This is the first company I have been happy with and pass those tests. Not only are they VERY lovely as people, but...
Gorgeous Maid
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Reviewed in April 2019
The first thing the tech did when he came in was try to sell me an upgrade, Looked around, but took no samples, just pointed out suspicious activity on the floor joist. He brought no ladder, but needed one to look in attic. Then all he did was stick his head in opening with a flashlight. He did...
Mold Test Company MI
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Reviewed in March 2019
Went amazing, quality of work was very good. They tested everything before backfilling to ensure the work. Along with giving me a warranty on the work that was provided.
Mid West Contracting Enterprises, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
Called All Flo plumbing to test my backflow. Made appt and missed appt. Was waiting for a phone call when he would be here. Made another appointment. Gentleman tested my backfow and it failed. Made appointment to repair. Missed the service man twice. Finally we connected and he made repairs. I...
All-Flo Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2016
Service was quick and professional. He explained all the testing and the impacts as well as making recommendations for a new vent to the house. I would highly recommend this professional.
Dryer Vent Wizard of West Michigan
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Reviewed in December 2015
Leo, Nate, and Vito did a great job! Originally, my plan was to only have my attic insulated. After gathering several estimates from other companies, I concluded to do the job myself because the other estimates were too high for my budget. I bought the materials to perform the job, but had...
GreenFIT Homes
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Reviewed in October 2013
I can tell you that I have been extremely pleased with their personnel and the service they have provided. Over the years I have met a good number of the employees and all have been polite, friendly, and helpful. Their charge for the back-flow test was less than a lot of the companies on the...
Schepers' Lawn Sprinkling
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Reviewed in July 2013
They are always helpful and provide good advice when I stop by the store to help correct issues with our pool. They will test your water when brought in. 
Pool and Spa Depot
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Reviewed in June 2013
I have worked with Kalsbeek Plumbing twice now and plan to have them come back and perform a vacuum breaker test for my underground sprinkler system. Each time they've come over, they've been very courteous and respectful of my home while working in it. They do a good job, they're very honest,...
KALSBEEK PLUMBING CO INC
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Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

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.

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

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)

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