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 October 14, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
The workers were on time. Very efficient. They did a blower door test and found the air leaks and insulated these areas. Blew installation above the garage, cleaned out the crawl space and put new installation there and basement. Found a water leak from my toilet,Thank goodness. Covered...
BUILDING PERFORMANCE PROS LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
Job was done well. They took samples, sent them off to the lab, kept me informed, abated the asbestos floor, demolished the kitchen and soffits, and stayed until the air quality test came back clear. And they were polite and hard working. Fathers and sons team. Off ice support always answered my...
Abatement Squad
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Reviewed in May 2024
Answered on a weekend and had hot water the same day! Very professional and priced reasonably.
Aptitude Mechanical, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Limited number of faucets available to choose from ( only 3 ) and only chrome.
Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians
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Reviewed in July 2022
I found Water Doctor on Angi's list, saw their great reviews and decided to get a second opinion from them. Shane, our Water Dr, service provider, went about and beyond. He really new his stuff and was friendly and professional. He spent about an hour with me and was able to identify and explain...
Water Doctor
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Reviewed in March 2022
They are very professional and explained everything in detail. I would highly recommend them to anyone. They are the only plumber I will always call them back
Hardie Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2021
Very pleased with the results!
Abrego Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Needed a valve on my irrigation system replaced. They replaced the valve and stayed through a series of tests until I was satisfied. I would hire them again.
Rwj landscaping services
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Reviewed in September 2020
Fast response times and fast test results and reports
5 Microns Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2020
Craig came highly recommended, so it was an easy choice. He performed an expert level home inspection and radon test. The report was extremely detailed, well written, and easily understood. I highly recommend Craig!!
True Safe Home Inspections
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It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

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)

Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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