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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
If your water is not what it should be, I would definitely recommend North Carolina Water to test your water. They call before they come, and worked very efficiently. And cleaned up after themselves. The water was noticeable softer after the first time I washed my hands. My clothes are coming...
North Carolina Water Consultants
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Reviewed in April 2024
Absolutely great resource to have , truly needed a secondary test and mark was able to come out the same day, did not try to upsell me on a system as our readings came back low. Very grateful to have a professional like Charlotte radon experts in our area
Charlotte Radon Experts
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Reviewed in March 2024
The Big Lemon does a fantastic job. Very professional, always on time and very thorough.
The Big Lemon Cleaning LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
They arrived on time and got to work replacing my main water line from the meter to the house. Very professional, kept me informed about the progress and kept my water on as long as possible. They straightened my crooked meter box. They were careful with my plants. It was a pleasure doing...
HG Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2022
Justin and his co-worker did an awesome job with all my plumbing Issues. Answered all my questions. They deserve a high 5!
Pro Plumbing Heating & Air
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Reviewed in July 2020
John was extremely knowledgeable and was able to explain some of issues and concerns over the phone. I really appreciate the time he took with me and assured me that if our inspector sees something he would come right out and perform a test for mold. He could have easily tried to scare me and...
Accurate Assessment Services
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Reviewed in August 2018
There are not enough words to describe how professional this company is and the A-1 quality of our awning materials & installation. We had both a stationary fabric awning & retractable fabric awning installed. Following initial contact with the company, the company president, Gary Westlund, came...
CHARLOTTE TENT & AWNING COMPANY
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Reviewed in October 2017
PuroClean came in promptly and efficiently took on the task of mold testing and remediation. PuroClean presented as a professional listening to our concerns as he explained what he would do? We would highly recommend this company without hesitation.
PuroClean Emergency Property Restoration
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Reviewed in August 2017
Everything went well. A water testing kit was provided along with chemicals and salt to get the pool open. He gave us pointers on how to prep the pool for the new liner to make the install move quicker. Would hire again. Thanks
Magic Pools and Spas
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Reviewed in November 2015
Mr Brown went over and above what was required. He installed a shut off value for our house that is much easier to access than the original. He was very careful with the placement of the necessary plumbing. He came back out immediately when the unit started leaking as...
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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.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

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.

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.

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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