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 October 30, 2023

Reviewed in October 2023
Incredibly thankful and grateful for this inspection company. Genuinely have no clue what I would do without them! THEY ARE TOTAL LIFESAVERS! I was having some trouble breathing and suspicious about mold in my apartment. We got the test done quickly. Thank you :)
Ohio Lead & Mold
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Reviewed in September 2021
I hired Townline to inspect and test my home for mold, and I feel comfortable with the Answers I received.
Townline Home Inspection
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Reviewed in June 2020
Hal verified the faucet I bought would work 28th my plumbing BEFORE he started. He explained what needed to be done and provided an estimate before he started. He tested all parts and explained how the new faucet worked. He even answered questions about what would need to be done if I replaced...
Mr. Rooter Of Wake County
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Reviewed in June 2020
Brian responded to my request quickly, was easy to talk to and very professional, and he called me with results sooner than expected. My only nitpick is that it took a few more days before he sent me the actual lab test results.
Great Lakes Contracting
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Reviewed in June 2020
After knowing someone else who used Camelot inspections, we decided to give them a call for our home inspection. I wish we had done more research first. The inspector seemed very knowledgeable and helpful at the time, but was inaccurate in multiple assessments. This led to us paying an...
CAMELOT HOME INSPECTIONS
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Reviewed in October 2019
Brian graciously gave me the name of a local laboratory where I can test the ceiling tile for asbestos.
Great Lakes Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
We have used Gorjanc to service our steam heating system in the past. This spring we noticed a leak coming from our furnace and some corrosion on some of the outlet pipes. Because we are preparing to sell our home, we wanted to get an assessment of the problem. Gorjanc was very quick to get a...
Gorjanc Home Services
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Reviewed in July 2018
A bit pricey for the test, but the rep was knowledgeable, on time and very up front and honest about what needed to be done
Erie Environmental
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Reviewed in October 2017
Would highly recommend for lead testing. They tested all painted surfaces inside and out of the house for lead and also performed dust wipe testing, provided a very extensive report of the results, and were very responsive to questions afterwards.
CTG Environmental LLC
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Reviewed in October 2016
Steve also helped me noodle through a plumbing issue - sometimes when guests used the upstairs shower, water would drip from a ceiling fixture in the living room. One plumber couldn't find the problem and another suggested a complete remodel of the bathroom. Steve helped me analyze the problem...
Garfield Plumbing HVAC Electric
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No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

In the 1980s, the use of asbestos in house siding materials underwent a significant decline, ultimately being phased out by the mid-1980s to early 1990s. This change was largely due to a growing awareness of the severe health risks associated with asbestos exposure, particularly its link to lung diseases and cancers. With increased public concern and regulatory agency involvement, building codes and regulations were updated to restrict the use of asbestos in construction materials.

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)

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