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Reviewed in June 2023
I called All City Plumbing because my gas got turned off to my home. They sent out Braden the same day and he was stellar. He did a ton of different tests and repairs and he did it all with a smile and a great attitude. He was so fast and was even willing to teach me all about what caused the...
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Reviewed in June 2023
The actual testing went smoothly and the technician was knowledgeable and helpful. The problem came with the hard sell afterwards trying to get me to buy mold clean up supplies for a room that their own testing proved was no more "moldy" than what was already present in the outside air....
Mold Test Company NO CA
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Reviewed in January 2018
Darren and Eric were very thorough in running tests to try to figure out a solution. They cleaned everything afterwards and even changed my air filters for free.
A To Z Airflow Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2017
We were in a bind, had some leaked freon during a very bad heat wave. GQ responded immediately, which I credit them for - however, their guy came out, spent about five minutes just looking at my unit, then declared it should be completely replaced for $6,000-$8,000 (for a "lower end unit," in...
Guaranteed Quality Heating & Air
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Reviewed in May 2016
Same Day Mold Testing made themselves available to conduct my mold inspection within just a few hours. The inspector showed up on time and even gave a call ahead with an ETA to confirm the appointment. My wife and I were sure that we had some sort of a mold problem. However, after the visual...
Same Day Mold Testing Inc
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Reviewed in December 2015
<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>My kitchen faucet was broken for awhile and I finally got around to placing my call to Penny Plumbing. Frankly I was also worried that the faucet and a pipe or two were leaking under the house, so it was time to stop procrastinating. I called Penny in the morning and...
Penny Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in June 2014
Called Paul for quote for Asbestos testing and he was at the address within an hour or so (happened to be in the area). He was very nice, professional and quick. Called us with the results within 2 days. Would use him again for sure.
PSR Environmental Consulting Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2012
We have grass and planter sprinklers and a drip hose that is controlled by six stations. Norbert and his brother tested all of the sprinklers. They either cleaned them up or replaced broken parts. They made sure all of my plants were getting water. They redirected the nozzles from the drip hose...
Norberts Landscape Irrigation
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Reviewed in September 2010
The complete demolition and remodel of our 70 year old bathroom required a true professional. After meeting Jim Birdsall we trusted him so much we gave him the key to our place. Then we went on a two week vacation. He did not disappoint. We're confident his plumbing will stand the test of...
Birdsall Construction & Remodeling & Plumbing
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Percolation Tests FAQs, answered by experts

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

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.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

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