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 March 28, 2022

Reviewed in March 2022
Never disappoints! I've had two water tests conducted on my home. During the most recent John shared his knowledge and expertise on not only the Well tank pump that was in serious need of replacement but also options for my water softener. I never felt pressured to commit to something I didn't...
SANATOGA WATER CONDITIONING
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Reviewed in October 2017
Technician was prompt & knowledgeable. Answered all questions. Results of test received within 2 hours. Would recommend this company.
Radon Testing Systems
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Reviewed in January 2017
After talking with a friend about a high priced repair of stucco they needed to make on their home, we decided to have testing done to ours just to see how we would fare. This company was recommended and the price was competitive with the few others we looked at. The workers were professional...
Stucco Safe
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Reviewed in August 2016
Provided a thorough, not to mention educational, inspection of a home that we are purchasing. Jon was extremely thorough and went over each area of the property with a fine tooth comb. My wife and myself, were very pleased with Jon's knowledge and professionalism. After the home inspection,...
Musselman Home Inspection LLC
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Reviewed in May 2016
Phil gave serious thought to the magnitude of our project, needed pressure testing, meeting with the plumbing inspector, and explained that it could take 7-10 business days depending on his emergency calls. He was very upfront about how he planned to complete the job and his availability (I...
Philip Schafer Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2016
From start to finish, the Green Valley Group was a pleasure to work with. Setting up a date for the moisture survey was easy, and Kevin arrived on time. We had used a different inspector to perform a moisture survey on our house before we bought it so I was able to compare the way they went...
The Green Valley Group
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Reviewed in September 2015
They did give me some useful feedback, but they didn’t test all the drains that they said they would. One of the drains was not clear.
M. Resnick Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Testing method was comprehensive. Inspector was very professional. Results were presented in detail and very timely.
Real Estate Inspections
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Reviewed in July 2013
We were going out of town and needed someone to do an inspection on a house we are buying before we left in two days. No other company could do it as quickly, and some companies could not do all the things we wanted inspected, including septic and water testing. They did it all. They are a...
Liberty Inspection Group
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Reviewed in May 2013
We had a great experience. My daughter had her permit for close to a year prior to the lessons. She was struggling with parallel parking and confidence, so we decided to sign her up for a few lessons prior to her exam date. The office staff was very helpful and was able to squeeze us in...
Blue Bell Driving School
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

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 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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