What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2025
I actually needed a full waterproofing including a sump pump. From Frank the inspector, Nate who installed the E-Z Breathe, Fred and his crew who did the labor/work to Emily who called every day that the project was being done made me feel like I was part of their family. They answered any...
Everdry Waterproofing of Upstate New York
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Reviewed in July 2024
Prep for pour was good, pour went well.
J-O-T CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in May 2023
Meticulous work! Very happy with the outcome of the project done.
Quick Slick Finishing And Interiors
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Reviewed in September 2022
Had a water volume test for sale of my home. Expensive, but only ones in area that do this testing.
Aquasource, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2020
Thorough explanations regarding testing procedures, negative health effects of poor indoor air quality, general process for remediation, if needed and a visual inspection of basement and living spaces. Possible causes of poor air quality were also discussed.
Turn Key Mold Inspections
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Reviewed in January 2018
Could not have been easier. I called to report water leaking from the pressure/water overflow valve and was scheduled for a technician to come out. He called a half hour before he arrived, arrived at the front-end of the three-hour window, took a look at the whole hot water system (not just the...
Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in May 2016
Haman was quick to respond. He did a quick and quality repair and fully tested the repaired drain. He even gave me a 5 year warrantee. I would hire him again.
Vanderstelt Mechanical
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Reviewed in April 2016
I hired Ken to install drywall over severely cracking plaster ceilings and walls 1 1/2 years ago. The work was phenomenal and it still stands the test of time today. Called him back this month when a bathroom plumbing break ruined his beautiful work and he came and fixed it up in no time to...
Ken's Drywall and Repairs
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

DIY kits are available, but professional testing ensures accurate results and compliance with regulations.

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.

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

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.

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