How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Why hire a professional for asbestos abatement?

• <div><p>Ensures comprehensive removal and adherence to safety regulations, protecting health.</p></div>

Q: When should I wear a respirator?

• <div><p>It is best to wear a respirator during the sanding, painting, and sealing process. It can filter particles, vapors, and fumes that can be toxic to breathe. So it&rsquo;s better to be safe and protect your lungs during this project.</p></div>

Q: Can you seal asbestos with paint?

• <div><p>You are not really supposed to seal asbestos with paint, but in theory it could work&mdash;the caveat being that this is extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. The only real way to seal asbestos is with the professional application of an encapsulating material like epoxy. Due to the negative effect asbestos can have on your home, however, it is usually the best course of action to accept a costly fix and remove the material entirely.</p></div>

Q: What does water do to asbestos?

• <div><p>Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2023
Removed eight stumps and hauled them away. Took extra time to clean up and backfill holes. Carter was great to work with on scheduling the project. He showed up when he said he would and make quick work of a large project at a reasonable price. Would highly recommend!
Carter Wright
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Reviewed in September 2021
We thought it went very well! The "before and after" pictures showed how well the dust and debris were removed.
Dan's Drain & Duct Cleaning LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
I paid in full, up front for my roof to be completed by a professional. It took more than two months for this to be completed, during which time I was made to expend my time and energy trying to get the situation resolved. I was given excuse after excuse for why the job wasn't completed properly...
Dustin Hoffman Construction LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
Ryan Schulz is just great. He doesn't just work in tree removal. He's a total tree n***, honest and friendly, and focused on efficiency, which benefits his customers. He was able to quickly remove a giant tree from right between my house and my neighbor's house - and left NO MESS behind.
Gardener Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2016
Excellent Removed some pretty bad drink stains
NU-TECH ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
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Reviewed in July 2015
Everything was according to plan. I had described the problem over the phone and had been told the approximate cost. He quickly removed the moldy drywall, and placed a patch to repair it. He was quite good at keeping the work area and my house clean. My only problem would be that it took 2 weeks...
Bath Time Renovations
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Reviewed in September 2014
Not only did the owner of Marso Lawn Service call back (a rare thing these days with too many contractors) when I called and left a message about needing our lawn aerated, but he called yet again when he needed to reset the appointment rather than leaving me hanging. Then when he came to our...
Marso Lawn Service
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Reviewed in January 2014
When I entered the business there were 2 employees discussing their phone apps and another employee gathering garbage. I brought a desktop computer with me that was infected with a virus. The employee removing the garbage told me that she would help me when she got back from taking out the...
DAKOTA PC
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Reviewed in July 2013
Removed water in the basement,. They removed water, removed carpet, cut out contaminated sheet rock, made sure everything was dry, disinfected entire area. They arrived on time, they were professional and courteous. You couldn't have better people come to your home. They knew what they were...
SERVICEMASTER OF SOOLAND
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Reviewed in September 2010
After a bad storm in which we had a crab apple tree uprooted and the entire top of our maple tree snapped in half I contacted this company and requested that they come out and give me an estimate to remove the crab apple and tell me if the maple tree could be saved. I was told yes, they would...
Family Man's Tree Service
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Ensures comprehensive removal and adherence to safety regulations, protecting health.

It is best to wear a respirator during the sanding, painting, and sealing process. It can filter particles, vapors, and fumes that can be toxic to breathe. So it’s better to be safe and protect your lungs during this project.

You are not really supposed to seal asbestos with paint, but in theory it could work—the caveat being that this is extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. The only real way to seal asbestos is with the professional application of an encapsulating material like epoxy. Due to the negative effect asbestos can have on your home, however, it is usually the best course of action to accept a costly fix and remove the material entirely.

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-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

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