Hi all. I’m looking to buy a house that is about 70 years old. It has a finished basement, and one of the pipes from the radiator system is wrapped in asbestos insulation. In general, it seems to be in good condition; however, there is one spot (a few inches wide) that has been cut or is frayed. From everything I’ve read, asbestos is generally more dangerous if it’s removed as it can make airborne the fibers which can then be inhaled and cause cancer in 5-30 years. However, I’m not sure (1) if this is dangerous (2) if the current home owners have been living in a dangerous situation (3) if it makes sense to invest in this house without doing any asbestos removal or, at the least, repair. I spoke with a few companies today, and got an estimate of 1000-1500 for removal of the asbestos.

Is this dangerous?
Is there a way to work "dealing" with the asbestos in the contract?
Am crazy for considering this place?
Am I crazy for thinking the asbestos on the pipe is this serious?
Help!
I am in the state of Missouri. I called around and got several bids for removing about 60 ft of pipe. All were around 1000-1500. I think the actual length of the asbestos pipe is more like 30 ft.

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Not just apartment buildings but, these signs are also in grocery stores, auto repair shops, the parking structures under malls and hospitals.