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 December 04, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
They did a great job and did it quickly. I needed a hole repaired in my pipes where rodents had chewed through. My technician also was able to unplug my toilet with just the plunger saving me over $200 more. He was very professional and friendly also. Thanks for a job well done!!!!
Stutzman Services Inc
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Reviewed in September 2024
I had an old, manufactured home that I needed tested for asbestos and demolished. Professional Abatement LLC could meet my needs. I contacted Javier, who came to the location where I discussed my needs and concerns. He explained the process of asbestos testing and demolition, going over exactly...
Professional Abatement Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
My kitchen and bathrooms were spotless! I definitely needed some help deep cleaning! Great for your money! Would definitely hire again!
Maries Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2023
Pro Tech Construction excelled in fulfilling our hopes of our dream kitchen in a difficult, small space with big ideas. We were thrilled with the end result and our kitchen was transformed from an embarrassment to a show-stopper. Through excellent communication, planning, patience on both ends...
Pro Tech + Construction LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
Leo arrived on time. Took 13 samples for asbestos test. Charged me $30/sample and $250 for service call. Sample gathering took 30 minutes. I had to contact Leo several times a week later to obtain results. Only 12 samples evaluated. Lab story and Leo's stories did not match. I received,...
Fastrak Oregon, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2017
They were on time and completed the job according to schedule. The cleanup was very good. Now I can begin the remodeling knowing that I don't have to worry about asbestos. I would definitely hire Wally and crew again. As we got into the work, we discovered some additional work to do. They were...
W L THOMAS ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
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Reviewed in February 2017
Adam (the owner) did not bother to crawl under the house to evaluate the damage, which we later learned is critically important. Instead, he use a moisture meter inserted through the flooring to measure and estimate the extent of damage. He then came up with an extremely high estimate which...
PuroClean Certified Restoration
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Reviewed in January 2014
When Jeanette arrived to do the estimate, she examined the carpets, asked about the origins of the various stains and talked with me about possible difficult areas. She also did a quick test on our persian area rug, found that she was able to lift a little of the color and told me that while...
Clearly Superior Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2010
The "Beavers" arrived promptly, listened to my tale of woe, and immediately set to work. I chose to upgrade the kind of hosebib I had (which I am very glad I did), and they crawled under the house to replace the first. After they replaced the second hosebib, they tested to broken pipe (found...
Beaver Plumbing & Heating Inc
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Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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)

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

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