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>

How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:<ul><li>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </li><li>EPA regional office</li><li>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</li><li>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in December 2021
Went amazing. Scott and Patrick were extremely professional, worked closely with us as our requests grew and changed. We started with one room and ended up doing our entire house. We had a tight deadline after initial estimate and Patrick made sure to get the test stains down and get the project...
Selecta Flooring LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
I needed to test and remediate asbestos material in my house before I could start construction. E&V offered a very competitive price. They were also prompt. Margarita always responded to phones/messages. They did a good job at removing asbestos from my house.
E&B Services
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Reviewed in September 2021
Excellent. Bob and his assistant were prompt, courteous and obviously know what they are doing. Bob spoke candidly and agreed that I was in pretty good shape and the work that needed to be done could wait until the spring. He was reassuring and reasonable. Inspected both chimneys and took out...
Top Hat & Tails Corp Professional Chimney Services
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Reviewed in September 2021
Frank performed the mole testing and was able to explain the whole process in layman terms. This made it easy to understand. He was very thorough in doing the testing. I felt he did an excellent job.
Standard Inspection, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
Got ridiculous $10-15k quotes for whole home water purification and was about to spend that when A1 contacted me. Told me about nuances of the various systems. After doing some more research myself, I concluded that they were right. Others were quoting 5-step purifiers with very limited marginal...
A1 Water Conditioning and Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
I hired them to conduct my mold inspection when I reached out to them a week after mold testing I did not get a response. I asked when test would be complete he said one week... I texted and called though I could not leave a voicemail because the mailbox was full. I would never hire them again...
Effective Basement Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
It went great. I originally received a classic "looks like you'll need a new boiler system" from another company when in fact the boiler didn't need replacing. I called Dawson Mechanical and they did a thorough inspection and tested it. I've used them in the past to re-architect all the pipes...
Dawson Mechanical Contracting
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Reviewed in February 2019
quick response, tech explained what he was testing and doing
Alfano Mechanical, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
I installed their system 2 years ago and now found the stain problem continues and had tried to ask them if a potential water hardness test can be done. Called the owner and their office at least 4 times and left VMs. Nobody answered or called back.Not sure if they are still in the business.
Aspen Water Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2018
I was having carpet installed. The installers said I had asbestos under the carpet on the stairs and would not pull up the old carpet and install new. I called Greg from GR - he came over the next day, looked at the area and said he didnt think it was asbestos but he could test it. I asked the...
Gr Tech LLC
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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)

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

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