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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 July 2025
Brett and his guys have run gas lines, installed faucets, changed out water heaters, replaced outside spigots and plumbed washer dryer hookups for me. The work is always started in a timely frame, work was done properly. The best part for me is that they always leave the job site clean.
Polzin Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
I feel lucky large laundry room and bathroom I have old 1957 home some major plumbing new individual to do the plumbing from the street to the house I really appreciate the knowledge they have. That was good. They are punctual and reliable. Very communicative regards with the project.
Rojas Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
They are very prompt and very kind and they make sure that the customer is satisfied before they speak about money
Botti Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
Very detailed in knowledge and thorough experience.. i hired this company to do an inspection on our new construction home. Things were found that builder missed.
Insideout Home Inspection, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Showed up when he was sick, he brought his girlfriend with him which is not allowed with angies services and his girlfriend has tested positive with covid and puts me and my family at risk. He also showed up 2 hours and a half late both days and today he did not show up at all. On Saturday they...
Tomlinson Handyman Services
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Reviewed in June 2017
Overall, the inspection was timely and accurate, as far as it went. However there were problems. According to the instructions from the realtor, the inspector was to have contacted us (the buyer) before going to the home to discuss the scope of service to be performed, and the cost. He did not...
CIS Inspections
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Reviewed in August 2015
The owner of B&B came out to my three day old car and grabbed the metal before i could give him a hand; as I knew it was heavier than it looked. Sadly, as he started to pick the pieces of metal up he lost his strength and drop them on my bumper; creating a set of gouges in my bumper, completely...
B & B HEATING & AIR COND
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Reviewed in April 2015
Company quickly responded to my service call request.; was able to schedule it for the next day. During initial call I was informed of their rates. Worker arrived a bit early for appointment. Quickly began the job. Job was completed in less than one hour. He tested all of his...
7-Electric
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Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Asbestos is a carcinogen, meaning it increases the risk of cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers is linked to several respiratory issues, including asbestosis, or scarring on the lungs, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, another type of cancer. There's also a link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.

Usually, the people most at risk for disease related to asbestos exposure are those who spend a lot of time working around the material without protection. Electricians who work with asbestos wire have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer due to their exposure.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

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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