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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Reviewed in June 2026
Pedro was phenomenal answering all of our questions and making the entire process seamless. He was incredible responding quickly and extremely knowledgeable. The process was much easier than we could ever expect.
Ergeon
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Reviewed in January 2025
I requested a quote on pressure washing my sidewalks and was provided a quick and competitive quote. Burle Hydro-Works did a great job and would recommend them to all my friends.
Burle Hydro-Works
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Reviewed in May 2024
They showed up when they said they would, completed the job and cleaned up. They repointed the pillars on my porch and fixed my back concrete porch that had disintegrated. I would highly recommend and would hire them again!
Musgrove Masonry
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Reviewed in June 2023
Contacted me within 15-20 minutes and had the work COMPLETED within hours! Great detail on the work and looks fantastic! Highly recommended!!
Hall's Sealcoating
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Reviewed in May 2023
Excellent work, timely, and offers reasonable rates!
Joe Giffin Construction
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Reviewed in February 2023
Excellent craftsmanship on custom remodeling of bathroom and game room. Installed new shower and doors, fixtures, and fireplace. Replaced all old plumbing and pipes. Reasonable and dependable. Cleaned up after each day. Very satisfied.
Level Interior Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Santo was very professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone that needed any type of electrical work done.
Bring the Light LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
They came the same day I called and cleared up everything . Very small fee to do the job. I called 1 company and they said 550 and they did it for half of that. Great job guys.
G & R Renovations
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Reviewed in November 2014
Soldering appears good but could not be tested prior to competition of additional work that had been contracted but not completed. Mr. Allen came well recommended, his initial work seemed good so I scheduled for him to do additional work, the scheduled appointment date arrived, Mr. Allen did not...
Jed Allen Plumbing & Excavating
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Reviewed in June 2012
I was very satisfied with the whole experience from start to finish. The secretary was very pleasant, polite, and helpful. She kept me informed each step of the way and worked with my schedule for scheduling the service call. The problem was for the cental air unit which would turn-on but...
Economy Furnace Co
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation 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)

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

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.

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