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 June 2023
This company was the most reasonably priced company to come out to test my project for asbestos! I got quotes from $200-$500 from other companies. This company beat them all! I was very pleased with the services and help of Dave K!
All Star Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
They were hired to investigate a leak in the pool. The rep said he did not have the proper equipment to do a pressure test and would let me know when he could get it. He did not call and my subsequent call to the company was not returned. There was no charge.
Two Men & a Spa Dolly, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2017
Excellent. The plumber and his apprentice unblocked the pipe, tested the flow, and cleaned up in an exemplary manner
MAPLEWOOD PLUMBING
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Reviewed in August 2017
Went well. Received test results in a reasonable amount of time.
WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL
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Reviewed in July 2017
Excellent radon testing technician showed up on time and was very knowledgeable in explaining the purpose and the way the test works for the buyer of the home
Midwest Radon Testing
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Reviewed in October 2016
I feel I was gouged: I had done business with Cordia one time before and per their website they change on a time and materials basis. I had already purchased the correct model back flow preventer valve (BPV) for my sprinkler system. I expected to pay about 2 hours’ labor plus miscellaneous...
Cordia Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2016
It went great. They set up the test in our basement. They were easy to communicate with, punctual, and organized. We'd recommend them.
St Louis Radon
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Reviewed in July 2015
Another plumber I've used before couldn't make it out for a week. I was obviously happy that Ben and Brandon could fit us into their schedule the same day. Ben let me know they were on their way to another job and he'd call when they were done. He called when they were ready to head to our place...
Royal Flush Plumbing Service, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2015
It went very well. The young man was very professional. He tested the mold, identified it then sprayed it to correct the problem. 
Rapid Dry
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Reviewed in June 2015
This was a sales pitch, but that was not what I was expecting AT ALL. I was contacted by the company and asked if I wanted to have my water tested, so that is what I thought I was having done. I became slightly suspicious when the day before the "test," a representative from the company called...
Tri-State Water, Power & Air
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Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

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)

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

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.

It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are intact, in good condition, and not disturbed. Asbestos becomes dangerous only when its fibers are released into the air, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, do not disturb it. Instead of removal, materials in good condition can sometimes be encapsulated. It is recommended to have regular professional inspections to monitor the condition of the asbestos and prevent health risks from potential exposure.

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