While we now know that asbestos is responsible for many serious health conditions, its low price and resilient, heat-resistant properties made asbestos a preferred insulator for many home construction companies. Before it was banned for residential use in the late 1970s, asbestos could be found everywhere from ceilings to roofs and walls. Many buildings that were built before 1977 are still contaminated. 

Experts like the National Cancer Institute have stated that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure.1

“Generally, those who develop asbestos-related diseases show no signs of illness for a long time after exposure.”

Source: National Cancer Institute (NIH) 2





If your home was constructed or insulated using asbestos-based materials, you could be at risk for developing serious respiratory problems, including asbestosis and cancers like mesothelioma. 

Thankfully, widespread recent awareness of asbestos and its dangers means it is easier than ever to find mobile asbestos testing services. 





The Dangers of Asbestos 

Asbestos was once known as a “miracle mineral” for its strength and resiliency. Since asbestos is strong, heat-resistant, and easy to produce, it was used in the manufacture of everything from car parts to textured paints. However, the same properties that make asbestos strong and resilient make it incredibly difficult to eradicate. When people are exposed to asbestos in any form, they could inhale tiny chemical particles. Once inhaled, these asbestos fibers can get absorbed by the respiratory system and permanently lodged inside lung tissue.





“Some asbestos fibers may bypass…your body’s natural defenses…and lodge deep within your lungs. Those fibers can remain in place for a very long time and may never be removed.”

Source: American Lung Association





Asbestos exposure and inhalation can cause severe medical conditions including but not limited to: 

  • Pleural Plaques, the thickening of tissue around the lungs. While this condition is not life-threatening, it can accelerate or prompt more serious respiratory diseases and problems. 
  • Asbestosis, a chronic lung condition caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers. It is characterized by symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and weight loss. Asbestosis gets worse over time and cannot be cured. 
  • Mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer that causes severe respiratory problems.

Where to Look for Asbestos

Asbestos could be found in your home’s: 

  • Walls 
  • Ceilings 
  • Floor tiles 
  • Vinyl sheet flooring 
  • Pipes 
  • Roof
  • Furnace

Some forms of asbestos, like loose fill asbestos, are easily identifiable, appearing as fluffy, grey-white collections of dirt, clay, or dust. However, asbestos cannot always be detected by the naked eye, especially when it is baked into products like drywall or duct tape.

Mobile Asbestos Testing  

If you believe your home may contain asbestos, you could:

  • Request a mobile asbestos testing kit. These kits can be purchased online or, in some jurisdictions, obtained through a state health agency. A mobile asbestos testing kit allows you to collect a sample of suspected asbestos and submit it to a licensed offsite testing facility. 
  • Contact a mobile asbestos testing service. Some states, including Texas, have regional asbestos inspection offices. If you cannot avail any government sponsored or subsidized service, you may be able to contact a private asbestos detection and removal company. Your state’s health agency may list licensed asbestos companies. Wisconsin, for instance, maintains a database of all certified asbestos detection and removal companies. 

If you believe your home may contain asbestos, mobile asbestos testing services could help you identify danger.

What To Do If You’ve Been Exposed to Asbestos   

However, simply detecting and removing asbestos cannot reverse the short- and long-term effects of asbestos exposure.

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If you may have been exposed to asbestos, speak with your healthcare provider about tests and screening to help detect the presence of asbestos fibers and asbestos-related damage.

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If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos illness, you may qualify for compensation without filing a lawsuit.

There are still over $30 Billion dollars placed in Asbestos Trusts. The money can only be used to compensate people with asbestos-related illnesses like asbestosis, pleural thickening, mesothelioma and other cancers.

All we do is help people get compensation from Asbestos Trusts.

1 National Cancer Institute (NIH), Asbestos Fact Sheet.
2 National Cancer Institute (NIH), Asbestos Fact Sheet.