How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

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They were very professional very helpful and very clean! i have alot of plants and they took great care of them
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Reviewed in November 2025
We hired All Service & Remodel several years ago for a complete roof replacement. Recently, when a leak developed near our chimney vent, I contacted them to inquire about our 10-year warranty. Their response was incredibly fast, a technician arrived the very next day. They quickly diagnosed the...
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Reviewed in July 2025
The work Les has done has been very good. He was recommended by a friend and I could not be more pleased. The projects he’s completed for us were fairly priced and he has explained every project thoroughly to not just me but also my wife. He arrived promptly, finished timely, and leaves no...
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Reviewed in August 2023
They were very customer friendly. Went to supply store to get stone that I needed. Hard working, listened to what I had to say and improvised on plan that I had sketched out. Final product was better than I planned.
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Reviewed in October 2021
Promptly visited the site for providing quote. Chuck listened to our wish list, then provided ideas that enhanced and improved upon what we had envisioned. He was able to fit in our project schedule in spite of the many days of rain. The final result is a well built and good looking retaining...
Golden Construction
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Reviewed in September 2021
I am very pleased with their work. They were very thorough
Gun Lake Outdoor Living & Exteriors LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
I have not heard anything about the test. I don't recieve anything. I was told it would be back in 7 days. I was told I would get a written report. The Tech don't have a ladder or any way to check attic. I'm really not sure what to think.
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Reviewed in June 2018
They came and got samples for testing very fast and professional
UDECON, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2016
They worked with me on a time convenient for me to have somethere or myself there for them to do the work. They were friendly and knowledable of what needed done, did the work, tested the results, cleaned up the area and were done in less than an hour. Good job! I should have called them long...
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<p>First of all let me say that the sales people at Lazy Boy Furniture Galleries were very nice and very helpful and I enjoyed the experience of purchasing my recliner. The chair was delivered ahead of schedule (nice!) and the first thing I did was test out the fabric with a drop of water to see...
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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)

Often found in old insulation, tiles, and roofing materials in pre-1980s buildings.

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

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.

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