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>

Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
I work with this company on a weekly basis, and Jon and his team are by far the most professional in the industry. Their turnaround time on testing is unmatched — quick, efficient, and reliable. There’s no cutting corners, no wasted time, just straight results done the right way. The team is...
Sound Environmental Solutions Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2024
TL;DR: Junior, the owner of A/Plus, is awesome. I highly recommend his asbestos testing and abatement services. The Long Version: I needed asbestos testing done in my home, so I went through HomeAdvisor to find a contractor. Junior was one of several abatement contractors who reached out to me...
A/Plus Environmental Corporation
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Reviewed in January 2024
Alain was well informed, pleasant and patient. He explained what tests he thought were necessary to ascertain whether mold was present or not. He answered my many questions, and also told me where he thought that testing was unnecessary. This inspired my confidence in his ability and...
Inspectro, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2020
Barry was very professional and competitive in the cost of the testing. He .came when he said he would and performed the promised services. I would recommend him for testing if you suspect a mold problem. Margery
All Green Air, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2020
I hired Long Island Precision when my kitchen sink started to leak water into the basement, Irvin came to fix it. They replaced the whole pipe and leak tested it. We then hired him to install our boiler this winter and will be hiring them again to replace in the summer to replace our windows and...
Long Island Precision Home Improvement Corp.
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Reviewed in May 2018
Mark Came at the time and the day we agreed on , did a test to my Back flow valve , refused to take any money , because he has to come back to finish another pipe work outside on my sprinkler System. Very Professional person , Very good experience in sprinkler systems , smooth Job . Highly...
Lawn Rangers
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Reviewed in June 2017
They refused to quote a ballpark price for a standard pressure test. They wanted me topay them $70 for a quotation. Such a rip off.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2017
The initial visit by John was for a thorough walk through of the house, and a door-blower test to determine how leaky the house was. John was exceptionally helpful, patiently answering all my questions and explaining what he recommended be done. The crew arrived on a subsequent day exactly on...
Econo-Therm Insulation Co
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Reviewed in April 2015
I spoke to Barbara on the phone and made an appointment for 6pm. I wound up being available early so i called her and told her and she she could be here between 2-4pm which i said just call before you come which she did. I had removed a tub enclosure and retilled the tube area and now the...
Barnagat Plumbing Inc
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Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

Epoxying over asbestos tiles is generally considered a safe option when done correctly. Epoxy acts as a sealant, encapsulating the asbestos tiles and preventing the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The key is ensuring that the asbestos tiles are in good condition, firmly adhered to the substrate, and not damaged or deteriorating. This method is only appropriate for tiles that are undamaged and securely in place. If the asbestos tiles are already loose, damaged, or deteriorating, encapsulating them with epoxy may not be a sufficient solution, as it might not address the potential for ongoing asbestos exposure.

Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

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)

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

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