I am a mother of three young children. My husband and I recently bought a “new” (200-year-old) farmhouse that we fell completely in love with. We had a home inspection performed which told us that asbestos was likely found, but we needed further clarification. The home inspection also found evidence of mold in the basement crawlspace. I soon called a specialist (he also performed lead inspections) who expressed much further concerns with potential lead due to the age of the home and the ages of my children. He came out to my home with a “lead gun” (I’m sure there is a formal name for that) and left me with a report that was very scary and daunting. “Where do I go next?” - was the question I asked myself late at night trying to figure out a strategy. I spent the next several weeks calling asbestos, lead, and mold contractors. It was extremely overwhelming and I felt way in over my head. My youngest son suffers from asthma, allergies, and a heart condition – so making sure our home was safe BEFORE we moved in has always been the priority. I was getting nowhere and more and more confused with different vendors coming out to our “new” home and providing all different options that left my head spinning. I almost gave up, and then I found Charles. Charles is so much more than I can even express in words. He truly cares, he’s meticulous, he’s knowledgeable, he’s informative, and he’s passionate. The first time he came out to our home he did baseline testing to break down for us where everything was at its current state. This was extremely helpful in proving that the remediation experts indeed made the problem much better instead of making it worse. Please be careful that there are many remediation companies out there that perform their own testing themselves AFTER their job has been completed. The tests are nowhere near as specific as what Charles performs. Charles put everything into perspective for me and took the time to actually teach me about all of the tests that he would be performing and why they are specific and important in determining the baseline. We spent hours together on the first visit. He took the time with me to go through the entire house and provide his own visual inspection AND even help me start the project planning process in accordance with my very tight 5-week timeframe. I can still recall driving home that evening and finally feeling a sense of accomplishment and ease that I was now in the right hands and we would be getting the proper guidance in this journey towards make our home safe for our family. Charles is extremely responsive and hard-working. I swear the guy works around the clock and never stops! It’s so appreciated when you’re under such time constraints and need answers and planning. There is never any hesitation with him. We began the project planning together and I started bringing in vendors to evaluate the scope of the work and keep us on our timeline. He was always one step ahead – creating detailed reports / scope of work and very specific details even down to the exact make / model / size of the dehumidifier that should be utilized after the mold remediation was completed in our crawlspace. Now let’s talk about his inspections – where do I start. If you’re looking for someone to cut corners or turn a blind eye, Charles is NOT for you. If you do indeed want to feel confident in the fact that the contractor that you hired performed their job sufficiently and remediated all underlying issues than Charles IS the guy for you. Charles left no stone unturned in checking the work of my contractors and that is an understatement. Our initial Mold / Asbestos Remediation team provided me with a certificate of completion and “tests” showing that the issues were resolved. The asbestos immediately failed the visual inspection from Charles and the air quality test for mold showed that the levels actually increased after uncovering more mold during the remediation and not treating properly. They came back a second time and passed the asbestos test, but the testing from Charles indicated that the mold worsened yet again. Charles worked with me to hire a new Mold Remediation team with more experience in this arena. Charles spoke with the Project Manager throughout the scope of the remediation which lasted four days and as a result, all mold was remediated and all air quality tests were phenomenal. The due-diligence did not stop here. Charles worked directly with my lead cleanup team to organize when he would be performing his testing after their work was completed. He took all of the weight off my shoulders which allowed me to focus on other parts of the project and prepare for our move. Finally, Charles worked with my environmental company who performed our duct cleaning after everything else was completed. Due to negligence, Charles had failed the visual inspection three times before bringing another company in to perform the job adequately and to professional standards. Without Charles, I would have been naive to have assumed that the job was completed properly and would have exposed my son with lung and heart problems to filthy air coming from ducts that were not properly cleaned and most likely would have triggered an asthma attack. I kept asking myself throughout this process – “how many innocent families trust that the work they are having done by professionals is being done properly and to the highest standards?”. We as consumers trust in the fact that contractors come to do their jobs properly (and I’m sure many do!), but that was NOT the case for us and we NEVER would have been privy to this if it wasn’t for Charles. It’s been an adventure, but one I would do over again with him by our side. In retrospect, we honestly NEVER could have done this without Charles – he is so much more than a health inspector. At this point in time and after all we’ve been through, I’d much rather call him a friend! There is nobody else out there like him and trust me – I’ve done the research and spent the countless hours looking for someone like him (before actually finding him). I now feel confident in the decision that we made to purchase our “new” farmhouse and are looking forward to many, many years of health and happiness in our safe home with Charles ultimately being the main reason for this
kathryn h.
Alpha Mold Inspectors
5.0
Alex was amazing! As he worked he explained each procedure in detail to me so that I would understand what to He explained each procedure. Especially what type of reports l would be receiving. He was pleasant and courteous. Thanks!
Sandra H.
Undaunted Restoration
5.0
Oh I really loved these guys! They know what they are doing and are dedicated to what is a dangerous job, with lots of gov't., state codes, etc. Juan and his team were able to tell me about the ZAI Trust now in place for the Zonolite vermiculite that contained asbestos and even completed all the paperwork and provided the required samples. The 700 sq ft attic is in a 1904 Colonial and had old vermiculite under degraded fiberglass batting. They removed it all. Juan recommended having the air tested, which is optional, but I have a bedridden Mum and had to remain in the home during the work. They were able to manage with this constraint without issue. I had Generations Environmental do the air quality testing, since I had insulators coming to reinsulate. Superb service there too. I will recommend Undaunted and their team to anyone! The work was amazing Seriously. The attic has plaster/lathe on the 'floor' and it was spotless when they got done! If I ever have a mold issue I'll call them too. They also do insulation but I'd committed to someone else. Give Undaunted a call. You'll be really pleased you did
Tatiana G.
Homeguard Environmental
5.0
We used Homeguard Environmental on a previous project on our house last year and were very pleased with their service. When our kitchen floor needed to be abated, we called Homeguard back and were again very happy with the results. The crew showed up on time, were friendly, worked quickly and left the site in perfect condition for our renovation to proceed. We would not hesitate to use Homeguard Environmental again and would recommend them for your abatement needs
Paul S.
A-plus Environmental
5.0
Junior, the owner, was professional and fair (Free estimate) in all phases of my small basement project's pricing, planning, execution, and, completion. He met with his very experienced crew on abatement day, like a leader, and advised his supervisor and them on his plan of action. Like a team, they set up, worked thoroughly, and, with the "green light" from the air quality testing co., broke down their equipment with exceptional efficiency! They also surprisingly encapsulated my floor and painted the heating pipe. The following day, Junior arrived early to inspect the work and update me on the completion paperwork processing from the DEP. Within a week, I received those official docs from him and paid the balance due. Finally, whereas other abatement cos. planned my project to take up to three days, Junior's crew successfully finished it in less than one....and for thousands of $ less
Evan T.
AAA Lead Professionals
5.0
I have used AAA Lead professionals for lots of remediation and inspection work. I have found them to be very professional, knowledgeable and well-priced. Overall a real pleasure to work with.
David W.
Homeguard Environmental
5.0
Very smooth transaction. The Homeguard Environmental team was great to work with, and they did what was contracted in a professional and responsive manor.
Meredith V.
Homeguard Environmental
5.0
FANTASTIC service! Great communication with prompt arrivals on the works days. Totally friendly and professional staff. The job was done on time thoroughly pleased with all aspects of the job! Highly recommend! A+++++
kim w.
BOWERMAN CLEANING & RESTORATION
5.0
Mike was my initial contact and then worked with Craig to schedule and handle the job. Craig was extremely professional, courteous and great to work with. So responsive!!!! They did the job quickly and efficiently and even came back after to handle minor issues.
Kim W.
AAA Lead Professionals
5.0
I used AAA lead professional for asbestos testing and remediation. Josephs company was professional and demonstrated a lot of experience. AAA tested my home, found asbestos and did the remediation as quoted in a timely fashion. I highly recommend Joseph and his team at AAA.
Alpha Mold Inspectors is a licensed environmental consultation company providing Mold Testing, Mold Inspection and Indoor Air Quality testing services to clients throughout the New York, Long Island area.
We utilize the latest equipment and most up-to-date procedures for Mold testing inside your home or business, and we are glad to also provide solutions for thorough removal of mold growth, no matter the project size or scope
"Alex was amazing! As he worked he explained each procedure in detail to me so that I would understand what to He explained each procedure. Especially what type of reports l would be receiving. He was pleasant and courteous. Thanks!"
SANITIZE AND DISINFECT SPECIALISTS FOR HOMES AND FACILITIES! AND MAGNADRY HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 25 YEARS SERVICING WESTCHESTER COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. NO DAY LABORS ALL OF OUR MEN ARE SCREENED AND CERTIFIED AND HAVE A LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR COMPANY. FROM WATER DAMAGE FIRE SMOKE MOLD AND ASBESTOS WE DO IT ALL FORM REMEDIATION TO RESTORATION "IF IT ON THE FLOOR WE DO IT ALL CLEAN SERVICE AND INSTALL" 16782
"The cleaners arrived half an hour late and then it took them slightly over an hour to perform all services. I had a feeling they would come early or late because they tried to reschedule in the morning but I wasn't able to reschedule. They were very polite about trying to reschedule. They probably were over booked.
<br /> Both workers were organized and really applied muscle to the work. It was hard work but they were cheerful throughout.
<br /> The job was a little pricier than I first expected but not because of the carpet cleaning. I elected to add more square footage and I also choose the $85 additional stain guard option. I figured if the chemical made the rooms so clean, it might be worth it to keep them that way. We'll see.
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At Work Environmental L.P - NYS License# 102311 - NYC Certified Minority Business Enterprise.. We provide services but not limited to: COVID-19 Disinfecting, Asbestos Abatement, EPA Certified Lead Abatement, RRP, Covid-19 disinfection Technicians, Applied Microbial remediation, Flood & Restoration, Emergency Clean-Ups, and Interior renovations. We are available 24 hours a day. Our team of licensed inspectors, investigators, designers and contractors have many decades of experience between t..
"Excellent company and responsiveness. Called me right away and was willing to respond as late as 8PM to accommodate my work schedule. Arranged to have done the next day. On time, efficient, clean, and not trying to steal money out of pockets for his work. Will hire again as I perform future renovations and other work.
H.N.S.T Mold Inspections was founded on the principles of honesty and integrity, to provide independent and non-bias opinions and solutions to our clients.
After many years working in the mold remediation and inspection industry, I have learned that scare tactics, misinformation and inferior cleanup procedures are unfortunately a common occurrence within the profession.
With my experience and industry knowledge our clients can be assured that we have the expertise to assist in making informe..
"My wife and I called John in a panic when mold was discovered in our apartment. He was very kind and explained to us in detail the issues related to the mold that we needed to understand. John also walked us through the mold remediation and testing process. John's knowledge and insight were exceptional; he was also very patient and thorough in answering all of our questions. John is clearly an expert in mold remediation and testing. After our apartment was rid of mold and the tests were done, we followed up with John to understand the results. John was again remarkably thorough and clear in his explanations, translating the results into terms we could comprehend. He was also patient with us as we tried to grasp the potential health effects of the mold. John made us feel like we had an ally in this stressful and difficult situation that was sprung upon us in our apartment. We can't thank John enough for his kindness and help. And we can't stop raving about how intelligent John is and how experienced he is in this area. We highly recommend John for any mold work you need done!
Mr Chimney is the chimney and fireplace expert! We are a family owned business serving Westchester County, Putnam County, Bronx, NYC, Brooklyn and Fairfield County, CT. since 1969! Our services include chimney sweeping, chimney inspections, fireplace cleaning, gas and oil furnace flue cleanings, boiler flue cleanings, hot water heater flue cleanings, gas grill sales, gas grill repairs, gas fireplace repairs, gas log set sales and gas log set repairs, wood stove and gas stove cleanings, chimne..
"Mike was knowledgeable, honest and quickly diagnosed my unit and got it working. It was a simple fix, I just needed a new receiver and remote at a cost of $369. Even though my model is older and discontinued he came prepared with all the parts on his truck. I was very satisfied and already hired them for another job on my wood burning fireplace. Prior to them I had a bad experience with FLUETECH, who I originally hired based on their good reviews here. I had a completely different experience with them, feeling they were either grossly incompetent, or possibly dishonest (in order to sell a more expensive service at $10,000-$15,000!). I'm not sure which, but either way I give them an F rating for total failure. You can see my review of the bad experience with FlueTech here on Angie's List.
We believe that a restoration company should provide its customers with superior quality and service, while maintaining the industry's highest standards. The Hudson Valley DKI team is skilled with restoration and reconstruction of industrial, commercial, residential and multi-family properties. We are also known for our technical excellence and the ability to handle any size loss in a professional and efficient manner, with a personal touch. Hudson Valley DKI is proud to employ quality lic..
A Plus Environmental has six employees & after job completion before payment.
Free estimate.
"Everything went as planned. Junior did a pre site survey the same day I called him. He arranged to have one of his workers to come do the job. They were on time, professional and cleaned up the worksite when finished. The price was very fair for a small job."
RTK only performs environmental testing and not remediation or removal, therefore our results are accurate and unbiased since there is no conflict of interest. We provide mold testing and inspection, asbestos testing, indoor air quality testing, lead testing, soil testing, water testing, and environmental home inspections. We do not provide general whole house home inspections. We service all of Connecticut, southern New York and the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and northern New Jersey
"Justin from RTK came to my house right away and I got the mold test results back quickly. He recommended a company to do the repairs that I needed, and I also had a good experience with them. I never felt like anyone was trying to sell me something I didn’t need and the whole project was completed very quickly.
I have been in the restoration industry since 2006 with experience in both residential and commercial settings. We do third party testing for mold, asbestos, and lead based paint. I am an Independent contractor, fully licensed and insured.
"<br /> Mr. Lockom was extremely pleasant and helpful throughout the experience. He was meticulous in his sample taking, and know just where to go to obtain the best samples. My results came back positive for , and All Green Air arranged everything from soup to nuts regarding the mold removal and treatment. I was referred to 3 remediation contractors by All Green Air, in order to make sure I got the best price possible. In Addition, they returned after treatment of the mold, to make sure it was completely gone, by retesting fresh samples from my house. All in all my experience with this company was great. NO problems. NO hassles. NO rip-off.
<br /> I highly recommend All Green Air. They know what they are doing, and they are very reasonably priced considering the amount of personal attention and service I was given.. I would not hesistate to recommend them or use them again myself.
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