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 I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2024
Mr. Lepe designed and built a deck and pergola for us. He was very accommodating with design changes before and during construction. Our biggest concern were the high winds we experience. But the pergola withstood the test with no problem. I would certainly recommend Mr. Lepe and I intend to...
Great Outdoors Patio Projects, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Amazing and quick work!! Very happy with results!
Gus Flooring
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Reviewed in January 2022
Garcia Tile was amazing! They were able to get everything done very quickly while still being at top quality. He demo'd everything all the way to the studs and fixed the leak we had! The bathroom looks so great!
Garcia Tile
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Reviewed in September 2021
Mr. Stone was recommended to me by a friend. Their professionalism is what made them stand out and their prompt responses to questions I had was re-assuring. Luis came to do an estimate and measurements and explained throughly the process. He also had samples for me to choose, from what I had...
Mr. Stone!
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Reviewed in October 2020
They came over and did the testing and recommended the resolution and it went well
Ernie's Plumbing Service Inc
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Reviewed in September 2016
It was a small job, but the Union Plumbing employee treated it like it was one of the greatest contracts ever landed. He was professional and friendly. He even went above and beyond by testing the water pressure throughout the house and made recommendations. The workmanship was professional, and...
Union Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2016
My husband called about 8:30 to make an appointment; he was told the servicemen would be here between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. When making the appointment he told them what he thought the issue was. The servicemen called about 2:00 p.m. to say they were on their way and arrived around 2:15. They...
Abbott's Appliance Service
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Reviewed in October 2014
It has been four months since we started taking our pool water to get tested at Discount Pool Supplies on Redd St. Both Gilbert and his brother are very very nice individuals. If you live in El Paso, you probably know that, unfortunately some business are there to take advantage of you, and they...
discount pool supplies
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Reviewed in November 2012
I had the kitchen and bathroom projects running simultaneously and they were both complete within 5 weeks, once the cabinets were built. Robert had hoped to complete the kitchen in a week or 10 days, but a delay in the delivery of the countertop prevented that. They removed the old cabinets...
Phillips Hoover Roofing & Construction
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Reviewed in March 2011
My parent's pool was built in 1975. Having not had a lot of work on it was lucky but it started loosing water in Feb. of 2010 and I was having to fill it every two to three days with water. I was loosing two to three inches during this time period. I thought this leak was going to be like...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

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)

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

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