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>

Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2018
I purchased a home with a pool in Knoxville in October 2017. Prior to the sale of the home American Leak Detection was contacted to conduct a leak test of the pool; they determined there was a leak near the light in the pool. The leak repair near the light was completed before I purchased the...
American Leak Detection of East Tennessee
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Reviewed in June 2017
Not too good. When we called we were given an appointment 1 month away. We had been customers for about 10 years. The receptionist was consistently rude and unprofessional to my wife and me. When I spoke to the owner, he told me that it did not matter if I left because he had so many other...
Waterworks Irrigation Services Inc
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Reviewed in September 2016
The home inspector, Blaine, seemed to do a thorough job. He personally showed me the results of his inspection with a walkthrough, and his written and photographic report was very detailed. He also performed a radon test at my request. I would definitely recommend Blaine’s work.
Stewart Home Inspection
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Reviewed in December 2015
Chris came (he showed up EARLY- and called ahead to make certain it would be ok!) and evaluated what was needed to run a gas line to our new stove in the kitchen. He was very thorough and informative - discussing all aspects and what would be best and why. He then left for a short amount of...
Sands Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2015
Michael the owner came out to our home and was simply a pleasure. Very prompt and professional. Test were performed in a timely manner and the results were back within 24 hrs. We were very pleased with our experience and would recommend Green Detectives (Michael) to anyone in need of this...
Green Detectives
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Reviewed in August 2015
Tommy and his associate Mike spent 2.5 hours carefully inspecting the house. Above price was for inspection and radon testing. <br /> They were thorough, professional, and open to any questions we had. I highly recommend shadowing them during inspection to better understand the problems they...
1st Choice Home Inspections
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Reviewed in August 2014
<p><br /></p> <p>Due to the poor quality of our public utility water we decided to explore the possibility of installing a water filtration system in our house. We had previously owned carbon based filters which removes chlorine only and will improve the taste some. Because of reputation and...
aqua clear
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Reviewed in July 2014
<p>Bad back-up out of one of the upstairs toilets and bathtub when washing machine run, to a lesser degree the shower. I called Matt, and he and Jim showed up when expected, took a tour, tried to figure out the somewhat odd plumbing built into this house, and came up with a plan after...
Matt's Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2013
They're very thorough. Mike's very good and explains everything. He'll show me the monthly test results. His price was middle of the road with the other quotes I got, but I liked him and he did a great job.
Indoor Air Quality Specialists, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2013
Very courteous and professional. He had to order parts to tie into my existing gas lines as they were out-of-date but still had it done within a couple weeks of initial contact (most of that time was waiting on the parts). Finished the gas installation within the two hours so I also asked him...
The Plumbing Authority, Inc.
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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)

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.

No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

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