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>

Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-install-beadboard-over-popcorn-ceiling.htm">cost to install a beadboard ceiling</a> averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions. </p></div>

What happens during an asbestos test?

• <div><p>Depending on the size of your home, the inspection process could take a few hours or a few days. While inspecting your home, the asbestos specialist will take small sections of the potentially contaminated material. They will then send the sample to an accredited laboratory or the local health department for testing. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-asbestos-test-cost.htm">cost of asbestos testing</a> depends on your location, the home's size, and the testing area's complexity. Plan to spend between<b> $230 and $800</b> for testing. During testing and while handling potential asbestos, the specialist may wear protective gear, including gloves, overalls, appropriate footwear, and respiratory equipment.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2021
Gave me the best rate. Very reasonable. Highly recommend. Testing water for refinance. Thanks Paul.
Jose Technologies, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2021
Excellent service. Responded quickly and completed testing the next day.
All Clear Asbestos and Mold Testing LLC
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Reviewed in October 2019
The technicians was professional, thorough, and informative. He did a careful look, photographed potential mold, and collected samples. He advised us on how to prevent mold—which was helpful since we were having our roof replaced. The tests came back in time for any roof work.
Mold Inspection Sciences of Seattle
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Reviewed in November 2018
1) A plumber and his apprentice son came to my house to replace three valve cores in hot/cold/ shower on/off valves. As he was looking in his truck for new parts he found a box with complete assembly in it and removed the cores from that assembly. ( they didn't even know they had it) The...
Purdy Plumbing Repair Inc
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Reviewed in March 2018
Garrett came out to evaluate my bathroom moisture problem. He was prompt, did some moisture tests and gave me good advice to deal with the problem on my own. Saved me some money with his recommendations. This was a free evaluation, no work was necessary.
Do It Right Roofing Facebook
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Reviewed in December 2015
This was my first and last experience with what seems to be (from other reviews) an A+ company. It started off great. Everyone I spoke to on the phone, and the technician I dealt with were all very friendly, helpful and professional. We had our free-standing gas fireplace cleaned/serviced with...
RCS Fireplace
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Reviewed in August 2015
Very quick to respond, test and report. The price, $150, for one sample seemed a bit high.
Alpha Environmental
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Reviewed in March 2015
They sent the Radon gas sample collection kit in a timely manner. Instructions were easy to follow. Test results were quick and provided in an easy to understand format. <br />
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in June 2013
Service was prompt and courteous. the test results were emailed to us along with their bill for the service. <br />
ASSURED QUALITY Environmental
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Reviewed in February 2013
It went well overall I guess. It's hard to tell with duct cleaning because you have nothing visual. How do you test air quality? They spent a lot of time cleaning and worked on each vent I identified to them. They were polite but didn't have great English. <br />
ProClean Cleaning Services
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If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The cost to install a beadboard ceiling averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions.

Depending on the size of your home, the inspection process could take a few hours or a few days. While inspecting your home, the asbestos specialist will take small sections of the potentially contaminated material. They will then send the sample to an accredited laboratory or the local health department for testing.

The cost of asbestos testing depends on your location, the home's size, and the testing area's complexity. Plan to spend between $230 and $800 for testing. During testing and while handling potential asbestos, the specialist may wear protective gear, including gloves, overalls, appropriate footwear, and respiratory equipment.

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