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• <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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Reviewed in November 2021
They were very polite and professional. The real test will be if the leaking problem has been solved. Time will tell.
Keltom Gutter Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2019
That is the list of what work needs to be done and i sent the request to the seller. ComfortSpec knows what to look for and are very knowledgeable. I paid an additional 90 for a mold test which came back positive.
ComfortSpec
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Reviewed in July 2017
Excellent!! Bill was prompt, professional, and very knowledgeable. He explained the testing he was recommending and the different types of mold that could be present. I received a detailed report and recommendations for remediation including specific products to use. I would recommend Bill...
Your Health Matters, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2016
Great experience overall. Victor did a great job going thru all the water tests with me. It was easy to determine what kinds of things were in my water. Pleased with the whole thing. Great customer service. Thank you.
Aquatech USA, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2016
Communication with me concerning the time of project was excellent. The owner is friendly and courteous. The men were extremely hard-working. The true test was when one of their machines broke (there was just a small stump grinding remaining) and they said they would come back to finish. I paid...
Palacios Landscaping and Lawn Services, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
The tested both samples within one week and also let me know the complete contents of the dust in my house. Great service! Super friendly people! Quick to answer the phone and always a real person there! I am going to use them again later this year after I complete all my construction...
MICROLAB NORTHWEST
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Reviewed in June 2015
.All went great. I had never used them before. Call in the am on Mon. 6/15/15. They called back in the am and scheduled an appointment for that day. They called late am said a technician was on his way. They arrived and went to work. They tested all items and determined the well pump was broken....
Tim Beil Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2014
Jeff responded promptly and came out to evaluate our kitchen water faucet that was experiencing low water pressure as well as our Sump Pump that we had been told at our house closing was simply needing the float to be lowered. Within 15 minutes, Jeff had diagnosed our water faucet issues and...
Jaws Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
Bill is so very competent and personable. Explained what others did not,prompt responding.My numbers went from 27 to 1.1(independent test) Highly recommend !
WPB Enterprises, Inc
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Reviewed in January 2013
After my brother had a great experience with Keystone Inspection, I decided to give them a shot for our first home inspection of a 100 year old home. Our inspectors name was Gene, which he was on-site and ready to start 15 minutes ahead of schedule (but was willing to wait at our convenience)....
Keystone Inspection Service
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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)

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

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