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>

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Last update on June 07, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
I hired MARA Home improvement to do a bathroom remodel for my wife's birthday. They were very reasonably priced and punctual with their work. My wife literally shed a tear when she saw the new bathroom. The crew at MARA were very professional and I will definitely use them again. I've never...
MARA Home Improvement
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Reviewed in April 2025
He came and fixed the problem less than the other plumber that came and charged more money and didn’t fix and said it would coast me more money.
Afford-A-Rooter
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Reviewed in March 2024
My wife and I were extremely pleased with the project when it was completed.
Karl Labarge Jr.
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Reviewed in January 2023
HighbridgeSprayFoam did a great job,i highly recommend this company for all your insulating issues.Thank you again for a great job
Silver City Fire Services, LLC DBA Highbridge Spray Foam
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Reviewed in January 2023
Very knowledgeable and able to fix the plumbing issue the same day. Reasonable cost to fix.
Rick's Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2022
Patrick explained everything to me in depth so that I could make an informed choice. He answered my many emails immediately and was always cheerful and respectful. Patrick and Caleb did a great job. They were efficient, professional, thorough and showed me everything they did. There is a reason...
IMI Home
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Reviewed in September 2021
I am very happy with the work that was done. Val was quick to respond to my posting and after assessing the problem with my roof, he offered a reasonable solution, including an excellent explanation of the work that would be done. He came when he said he would and completed the project within...
Upstate Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Marco did a good job replacing my backflow preventer and testing my sprinkler system. However, he wrapped the pipes with insulation before he tested the system. The next day I found that one of the pipes was leaking. I called the company and Marco returned the following day to fix it.
Summer Irrigation Service, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
material appears to be okay, though not heavily used so far. But I have not climbed a ladder to test it. My experience is that I presented the company with a problem--standing water--and they assured me that they would solve the problem by installing a gutter. The problem remained after the...
Barry Best Seamless Gutters & Gutter Helmet
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Reviewed in February 2013
I originally hired Basement Waterproofing, Inc (BW) back in the Spring of 2010. I absolutely LOVED their work, but was not an Angie's List member back then. However, a couple months ago (almost three years later), I called BW to see if they would cover a minor issue under their warranty. Being...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, home inspections do not check for asbestos because of the liability factor involved. That’s why you should hire a trained professional with specialized equipment to test for it.

They will inspect all areas of the home and take samples of various materials to test. Opting for an asbestos inspection can prevent the risk of exposure to this hazardous material and save on costly repairs that may be required.

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)

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

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.

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

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