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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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Last update on March 04, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
Jason from Jones Services did an exceptional job cleaning and testing our boiler. He was very neat and tidy, cleaning up as he went along! Highly recommend him!
Jones Services
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Reviewed in December 2025
This company was here within a few days to assess the structure of my fire escape tests. Loved the prompt reply to my phone call and I received my letter in such a timely manner. I would highly recommend them
M. Gillespie & Associates Consulting Engineering
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Reviewed in December 2022
I hired them to remodel a small bathroom in my house. It was okay at first and but I was displeased with their work afterwards. The company used a test pipe on the project. The project was finished May 16th. I have been contacting the company but was unsuccessful getting a hand on them. The...
Mid-Hudson Floor and Wall Co
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Reviewed in December 2021
I received service in January 2021 for a problem I was having with my hot water heating system. Problems were solved after replacing some components and I was not happy with the overall outcome of the way the repairs went. I paid for the service and everything was working but I felt like I had...
Polar Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in May 2021
Gary was able to come to my house same day, which when dealing with potential mold is important! He was really patient and thorough as he explained how and why mold grows and what I could do to either mitigate the issue (if the tests came back positive) or prevent it from happening in the...
Clawback, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2019
Excellent service and was able to diagnose and solve the problem quickly within their diagnistic testing period. Extremely professional, courteous and well trained staff. Highly recommend.
T. Webber Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric
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Reviewed in February 2019
Tri State is very professional and does a great job in conducting the mold analysis. Dennis really put our minds at ease with regard to our home. The test reults were great and that was very reassuring. Everyone should have this test done.
Tri State Mold Solutions, Inc
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Reviewed in October 2018
This company is the only inspection company you need, get are professional and get all the inspections done in a timely manner and accurate. The Inspector, Jonathan Becker did all the tests required and gave us a thorough walk through and explained everything he was doing. I would recommend him...
Suburban Property Inspections Inc
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Reviewed in June 2017
Both Lisa and Michael were very pleasant to work with taking time to answer any questions I had. Michael was early for the inspection and took the time to show me each issue he encountered. The home inspection report was very detailed and well organized and was instrumental in bringing some of...
Granite Inspection Group
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Reviewed in May 2017
3 years in our home , very hard water, the coffee pot didn't even want to run it through, it would get clogged . We looked at the water softener in the basement and called Mid-Hudson pump . They said they would come service it for $90, which ends up costing $180 because it took 2 hours and...
Hague Water Systems
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

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)

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

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