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>

Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div><p>Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since. </p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2025
This pro covered the cost of an asbestos test from a sample I collected myself from my attic. The tests came back negative, so I didn't end up paying for other services from this company. But overall great experience – very communicative.
AIO Home Services
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Reviewed in November 2024
Very well. The plumber made sure he understood what we wanted done. He explained clearly what he planned to do, did it, tested the result and showed us what he had done.
Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians
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Reviewed in September 2019
They seemed to inflate the severity of my test results and once they transferred my call to a company which tried to sell me anti-mold products it raised a red flag for me. It was valuable to have the lab results in writing but I had to do my own research to determine how serious they are since...
Mold Test Company OH
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Reviewed in August 2019
They were the most through inspecting the water system in my house. Even going the extra mile to get the water professionally tested for contamination.
Hague Water Conditioning, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2018
Person from Old Hilliard Plumbing arrived at appointed time. Person was very professional, and answered all my concerns and questions. Backflow testing is a bit pricey, but given that all inquiries were answered, it was worth the extra expense.
OLD HILLIARD PLUMBING
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Reviewed in June 2018
We asked BackFlowGuy to test our backflow device per City of Columbus requirements. The City stated, that since we do not desire to use irrigation system for season, backflow device is able to be tested in such a manner that irrigation system would not become charged. I asked to be present...
Backflow Guy
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Reviewed in July 2017
They broke the pricing down to testing different components of the system. If I would have tested the entire system, it would have cost over $1000. Every single component and they broke it down to three components, I would have said, "let's test the system". They didn't offer a dye in the...
KNOW heating
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Reviewed in May 2016
He was very prompt, friendly, professional. I would definitely use their service if the test does come back positive.
Asbestos Hazard Control
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Reviewed in January 2016
We ordered a mold/air quality test. Tony faithfully reported the results showing we had no problems. He also gave us a great, brief, education on how to improve our air quality. Professional. Highly recommended.
House Doctor Pomales
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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.

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

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.

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

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