What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
John is a real professional. He answered all my questions about our mold issue and timeline for the work. Once I decided to go with his bid, he scheduled the appointment for the next day. When he arrived he did the work quickly and provided a full report along with my test results the very next...
Sound Environmental Solutions Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2025
Varsity sent john to service my combi propane water/heating system which was not providing hot water. John ran the system through a test and checked the error code. He found the problem fixed it and then check all other parts of the system. He made sure all the gauges were at the appropriate...
Varsity Home Service Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2024
My test was very good, very correct people.
Soffolk Best Price Construction
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Reviewed in May 2024
Job not complete, guy was supposed to come yesterday and finish. He did not show up, I had to text him. He answers he can not come until Saturday. This is after the down payment. Marcello shows up, gets right to work. He tells me I need a few new sprinkler heads, a new box in the ground...
Reyes Fuentes Sprinklers
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Reviewed in September 2022
Came every week, tested the pool water, did what they were suppose to, and I was happy.
All Island Pool Care
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Reviewed in August 2022
They are probably the most affordable mold test service in Long Island, they are very reliable and honest.
Air Quality Insights, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
Very knowledgeable n explained all in simple language Very nice employees n also the owner is very personable Very. Very happy They seemed to solve my problems N think they did. The final test is seeing all is well when we use our fireplace. I feel all will be. OK
Billy Z. Liberty Maintenance
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Reviewed in November 2020
Omer was very professional and helpful. He stayed on top of things when i was waiting for the test results and gave me different solutions to my problem.
OMR Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2019
Excellent. Above ground pool gets tested each week. Chemicals & vacuuming are included in the price which is determined by the size of the pool.
Backyard Dreamers Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2017
Expensive, but asbestos is an expensive problem to have. Thought Junior was very easy to deal with and responsive over texts. It seemed the job was done right, however I have not had air quality tests done. They left the job site very clean which is important when dealing with Asbestos. I never...
A/Plus Environmental Corporation
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Asbestos was most commonly produced and integrated into building products from the 1920s to the late 1980s. In reality, asbestos use should have ceased much sooner because asbestos was linked to cancer in studies produced as early as the 1950s. You can even extend that number past the 1980s due to stockpiled materials and because some countries treat asbestos use differently. It may also be found more in commercial applications than residential.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

Asbestos is absolutely cancerous. In fact, around 4% of all lung cancer cases are the result of asbestos exposure. This is why we recommend a full, professional removal and cleaning of any asbestos found in your home. If you are unsure whether there is any present, you should call a pro who will inspect your property.

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