How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

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Very nice work! We are very satisfied.
JOHNSON EXCAVATION SERVICES
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Reviewed in April 2025
I was referred to JMBundy through a friend. He work on my parents plumbing water leak and I had stopped in. I was impressed with Jess on how professional and compassionate he was working with my parents. I asked about services he does. And asked for quotes at my house to fix a leaking faucet...
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Reviewed in December 2023
Everything went well the crew were very nice and communicated with me daily I was here for the last few hours of the repairs and they all explained each person was doing the forman Juan went though all the steps and showed me what I needed to do after the repairs were done they did a very nice...
Everdry Waterproofing
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Reviewed in December 2023
Replaced my backsplash in the kitchen with new subway tile! Wonderful job!! Very professional!
Bold Construction LLC
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Very polite and makes sure to understand what the customer wants.
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I called Warnimont Pressure Washing to do some edging around 2 high school baseball and softball fields. Not only were the results top- notch, but the customer service was as well. I would definitely recommend for any of your pressure washing or landscaping needs!
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Came out right away to look at work request . Received electronic estimate same day. Came out right away to complete job. Cleaned up after work was completed . Excellent experience!
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Grizz Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2022
James was friendly and answered all my questions and what he had to do to take care of the problem that I had. He did fast and clean work. What I had was a emergency job and he got there and got to it as soon as possible. Thank you James. If it ever come down to it again with a problem on my...
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We hired rhino epoxy to design, paint, and epoxy our kitchen countertops. This was not a small task as we have a large kitchen there are 3 total countertops. I can not recommend this company enough. Their customer service was hands down the best I have ever seen from a contractor. The...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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)

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

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

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