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XRF Research, Inc.

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XRF Research, Inc.

4.77(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

XRF Research is a leading provider of expert environmental consulting and testing services for the construction and residential industry. We not only specialize in asbestos, mold, and lead testing, but we also cover consumer product testing, and positive material identification services for the analysis of Metal and Alloy materials. XRF Research was founded by Dr. Javier Gonzalez, PH.D. President, Lead Inspector/Assessor, and Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC), in April 2010 and are based in San Diego, California. Since then XRF Research has been one of the top competitors in the San Diego and the Southern California area. Our highly qualified, expert team offers cost effective solutions for your business and a strong focus on extraordinary customer service and creating phenomenal assessments and surveys in a timely manner for all your environmental project needs. For more information go to xrfresearchinc.com

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Song T on January 2023

XRF Research is a leading provider of expert environmental consulting and testing services for the construction and residential industry. We not only specialize in asbestos, mold, and lead testing, but we also cover consumer product testing, and positive material identification services for the analysis of Metal and Alloy materials. XRF Research was founded by Dr. Javier Gonzalez, PH.D. President, Lead Inspector/Assessor, and Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC), in April 2010 and are based in San Diego, California. Since then XRF Research has been one of the top competitors in the San Diego and the Southern California area. Our highly qualified, expert team offers cost effective solutions for your business and a strong focus on extraordinary customer service and creating phenomenal assessments and surveys in a timely manner for all your environmental project needs. For more information go to xrfresearchinc.com

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Song T on January 2023


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Hamilton Testing Services, Inc.

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Hamilton Testing Services, Inc.

4.85(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Hamilton Testing Services Inc. conducts asbestos and lead testing for homeowners, contractors and restoration partners so that safer decisions can be made in regard to removal, repair and renovation of residential and commercial structures. Hamilton Testing Services Inc. Is committed to excellence in every aspect of business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is that we provide consistent levels of high quality service, accuracy and customer care. We hold all of the critical certifications and qualifications to meet government, insurance and contractor requirements to provide testing services, and we have acquired over 30 years of testing industry experience. We are determined to add value, focus on customer interests first and we strive to bring love to every interaction.

"- Great work, very happy with it "

Krystle S on August 2025

Hamilton Testing Services Inc. conducts asbestos and lead testing for homeowners, contractors and restoration partners so that safer decisions can be made in regard to removal, repair and renovation of residential and commercial structures. Hamilton Testing Services Inc. Is committed to excellence in every aspect of business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is that we provide consistent levels of high quality service, accuracy and customer care. We hold all of the critical certifications and qualifications to meet government, insurance and contractor requirements to provide testing services, and we have acquired over 30 years of testing industry experience. We are determined to add value, focus on customer interests first and we strive to bring love to every interaction.

"- Great work, very happy with it "

Krystle S on August 2025


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San Diego Abatement Services

4.58(
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San Diego Abatement Services

4.58(
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Customers say: Quick response
40 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Locally owned and operated. We are a one stop shop for asbestos, lead and mold removal services. Our team is trained to inspect, test, and remove asbestos as well as lead from residential and commercial properties. We believe that combining this environmental service with the renovation and painting will help our customers get back to their normal lives more quickly. Let us be your one stop shop for asbestos and lead abatement services. Contact us today for an estimate.

"All work was completed in a professional manner."

Tom C on November 2018

Locally owned and operated. We are a one stop shop for asbestos, lead and mold removal services. Our team is trained to inspect, test, and remove asbestos as well as lead from residential and commercial properties. We believe that combining this environmental service with the renovation and painting will help our customers get back to their normal lives more quickly. Let us be your one stop shop for asbestos and lead abatement services. Contact us today for an estimate.

"All work was completed in a professional manner."

Tom C on November 2018


"This is my first time leaving a review for a company as I've never felt the need to, but using Pacific Environmental I feel I should share with my home owners. My husband and I bought out first home which we love but a room had acoustic ceiling. I reach out to PEAS, which everyone in the office was very helpful and patient on guiding me through this experience. Their scheduling was amazing as I was dealing with Closing Escrow and moving my family in. Once they arrived, they informed me on the scope of work and what they would be doing and what to expect, this being my 8-year-old son room so I was a bit worried on hazardous material that was being removed and used. CONTAINMENT WAS AMAZING! I was so happy and felt so safe on how they kept the area and the protection they took to take care of my family and themselves. My kids thought the crew looked pretty cool too, haha. CLEANING WAS AMAZING! Work was conducted upstairs and they went the extra mile and cleaned everything they touched, I really appreciate that, as it again made me feel secure and safe. PEAS left a memorial memory our kids still talk about. I strongly recommend them and would use them again."

Crystal R on September 2019

Southern California's highest rated abatement Company. Additional DBAs - Pacific Environmental & Abatement Solutions Inc. & P E A Solutions.

"This is my first time leaving a review for a company as I've never felt the need to, but using Pacific Environmental I feel I should share with my home owners. My husband and I bought out first home which we love but a room had acoustic ceiling. I reach out to PEAS, which everyone in the office was very helpful and patient on guiding me through this experience. Their scheduling was amazing as I was dealing with Closing Escrow and moving my family in. Once they arrived, they informed me on the scope of work and what they would be doing and what to expect, this being my 8-year-old son room so I was a bit worried on hazardous material that was being removed and used. CONTAINMENT WAS AMAZING! I was so happy and felt so safe on how they kept the area and the protection they took to take care of my family and themselves. My kids thought the crew looked pretty cool too, haha. CLEANING WAS AMAZING! Work was conducted upstairs and they went the extra mile and cleaned everything they touched, I really appreciate that, as it again made me feel secure and safe. PEAS left a memorial memory our kids still talk about. I strongly recommend them and would use them again."

Crystal R on September 2019


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Palomar Restoration Services Inc

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Palomar Restoration Services Inc

5.00(
2
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Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

We offer our amazing services in the vibrant areas of San Marcos, Escondido, Oceanside & San Diego! We are Mold and flood experts. Licensed and insured. We work with all major insurance companies and provide 24 hour Emergency Service. We prioritize professionalism and customer satisfaction, making us the trusted choice for restoration solutions!

"From color matching the paint, repairing stucco and installing gutters and new fascia boards, the teams did outstanding work. They were professional and friendly and completed the work in a timely matter. Very satisfied with the result."

Sherryl J on December 2025

We offer our amazing services in the vibrant areas of San Marcos, Escondido, Oceanside & San Diego! We are Mold and flood experts. Licensed and insured. We work with all major insurance companies and provide 24 hour Emergency Service. We prioritize professionalism and customer satisfaction, making us the trusted choice for restoration solutions!

"From color matching the paint, repairing stucco and installing gutters and new fascia boards, the teams did outstanding work. They were professional and friendly and completed the work in a timely matter. Very satisfied with the result."

Sherryl J on December 2025


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Otis Merry Painting

4.97(
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Otis Merry Painting

4.97(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

I grew up in San Diego, California. My father, a retired Navy Chief, ran the San Diego Sports Arena. On weekends we would work together providing painting and carpentry work on historical properties in the Hillcrest, North Park and Mission Hills areas. In 1994, I established my own professional paint contracting company and have been working continuously in the industry. This year, we are proudly celebrating our 16th year in business. I take pride in my work, providing excellent and professional service to my clients. The greatest compliment from a satisfied client is to be referred to their friends as a painter that they trust with their home or business. Our goal has always been to provide more than just a paint job. A personal hands-on approach to details and a passion for helping with just the right color continues to set the Otis Merry Painting standard for customer service. Otis Merry personally participates and supervises every phase of a project from the start to the final touches and cleanup. Otis Merry Painting is state licensed and fully insured. Our professional staff consists of long-term employees. Award winning.

"Otis Merry and his painters did an excellent job painting my house in 2022, and previously in 2013. Otis Merry is the type of contractor I am always hoping to find: long-term skilled employees, competent, hardworking, reasonably priced, responsible, reliable, respectful, and accommodating. High quality paint and related products are used. During this time of the ‘great resignation” and inflation, finding contractors with experienced and skilled employees is particularly challenging. Based on my prior experience with Otis, I knew that his business model was based on long-term employees and doing quality work that would ensure repeat customers. Otis Merry specializes in older homes like Craftsman and bungalows, etc, with lead paint, but paints all types of residences. His experience gave me confidence as my house is 94 years old. Since the use of lead paint was not banned until 1978, a high percentage of existing homes have lead paint. Many painters I have interviewed are not qualified and do not want to follow lead-safe practices as required by law. They seem to hope you won’t know about the regulations or know enough to ask them to follow the regulations. When I receive bids from this type of contractor they either submit outrageously high bids or submit low bids inadequate to do the job. Each time I obtained bids for the painting of my house, Otis Merry’s bids were in the middle range price wise. This is what you want as a homeowner to ensure your project can be done properly. at a fair price If you are a reasonable and fair person, you want a fair price for yourself and for the contractor doing the work. If you gouge a contractor, he will cut corners to make up for the low price. Otis Merry was on the job every day. The foreman and painters who painted my house were unfailingly hard working, skilled, courteous, considerate and accommodating. They seemed happy in their work. The foreman was very focused and committed to ensuring that I was happy with their work. The job site was cleaned up and organized at the end of each work day. The painters did not leave the job to work on another project. They remained until the project was done. Parking is very inadequate where I live with parking on one side of the street only. Because of the foreman’s approach, the dentist’s office next door happily worked with the painter to find the best solutions for the parking challenges. If you are anything like me in terms of the type of contractor you want, you will agree that Otis Merry Painting sounds like the type of contractor you are looking for. For your information, I am a retired architect."

Dana Christine M on June 2022

I grew up in San Diego, California. My father, a retired Navy Chief, ran the San Diego Sports Arena. On weekends we would work together providing painting and carpentry work on historical properties in the Hillcrest, North Park and Mission Hills areas. In 1994, I established my own professional paint contracting company and have been working continuously in the industry. This year, we are proudly celebrating our 16th year in business. I take pride in my work, providing excellent and professional service to my clients. The greatest compliment from a satisfied client is to be referred to their friends as a painter that they trust with their home or business. Our goal has always been to provide more than just a paint job. A personal hands-on approach to details and a passion for helping with just the right color continues to set the Otis Merry Painting standard for customer service. Otis Merry personally participates and supervises every phase of a project from the start to the final touches and cleanup. Otis Merry Painting is state licensed and fully insured. Our professional staff consists of long-term employees. Award winning.

"Otis Merry and his painters did an excellent job painting my house in 2022, and previously in 2013. Otis Merry is the type of contractor I am always hoping to find: long-term skilled employees, competent, hardworking, reasonably priced, responsible, reliable, respectful, and accommodating. High quality paint and related products are used. During this time of the ‘great resignation” and inflation, finding contractors with experienced and skilled employees is particularly challenging. Based on my prior experience with Otis, I knew that his business model was based on long-term employees and doing quality work that would ensure repeat customers. Otis Merry specializes in older homes like Craftsman and bungalows, etc, with lead paint, but paints all types of residences. His experience gave me confidence as my house is 94 years old. Since the use of lead paint was not banned until 1978, a high percentage of existing homes have lead paint. Many painters I have interviewed are not qualified and do not want to follow lead-safe practices as required by law. They seem to hope you won’t know about the regulations or know enough to ask them to follow the regulations. When I receive bids from this type of contractor they either submit outrageously high bids or submit low bids inadequate to do the job. Each time I obtained bids for the painting of my house, Otis Merry’s bids were in the middle range price wise. This is what you want as a homeowner to ensure your project can be done properly. at a fair price If you are a reasonable and fair person, you want a fair price for yourself and for the contractor doing the work. If you gouge a contractor, he will cut corners to make up for the low price. Otis Merry was on the job every day. The foreman and painters who painted my house were unfailingly hard working, skilled, courteous, considerate and accommodating. They seemed happy in their work. The foreman was very focused and committed to ensuring that I was happy with their work. The job site was cleaned up and organized at the end of each work day. The painters did not leave the job to work on another project. They remained until the project was done. Parking is very inadequate where I live with parking on one side of the street only. Because of the foreman’s approach, the dentist’s office next door happily worked with the painter to find the best solutions for the parking challenges. If you are anything like me in terms of the type of contractor you want, you will agree that Otis Merry Painting sounds like the type of contractor you are looking for. For your information, I am a retired architect."

Dana Christine M on June 2022


WESTERN ANALYTICAL LABORATORY

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WESTERN ANALYTICAL LABORATORY

4.95(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Western Analytical is a fully accredited lab providing accurate and affordable asbestos testing services. Please go to our web site for instructions on how to collect and submit samples for analysis.

Western Analytical is a fully accredited lab providing accurate and affordable asbestos testing services. Please go to our web site for instructions on how to collect and submit samples for analysis.


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911 Restoration of San Diego

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911 Restoration of San Diego

4.95(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At 911 Restoration of San Diego, we stand out from the competition with our comprehensive restoration services for water, mold, fire, and smoke damage. Our team of highly trained and experienced technicians is certified by the IICRC and is equipped with the latest tools and techniques to provide top-quality work. We guarantee our work and are committed to exceeding our customers' expectations by providing timely and efficient service. Our 24/7 availability ensures that we are always there when you need us the most, even in emergency situations. In addition to restoration services, we offer sanitization and disinfection solutions to help protect your property from viruses and bacteria, including those associated with the coronavirus. Our team follows CDC and EPA protocols to ensure your property is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. When you choose 911 Restoration of San Diego, you can trust that your property is in good hands. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help restore your property to its pre-damage condition.

"All work was done in a timely and professional manner. .I will use 911 Restoration.com if I have future leak damage and recommend the company to others."

victor d on January 2019

At 911 Restoration of San Diego, we stand out from the competition with our comprehensive restoration services for water, mold, fire, and smoke damage. Our team of highly trained and experienced technicians is certified by the IICRC and is equipped with the latest tools and techniques to provide top-quality work. We guarantee our work and are committed to exceeding our customers' expectations by providing timely and efficient service. Our 24/7 availability ensures that we are always there when you need us the most, even in emergency situations. In addition to restoration services, we offer sanitization and disinfection solutions to help protect your property from viruses and bacteria, including those associated with the coronavirus. Our team follows CDC and EPA protocols to ensure your property is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. When you choose 911 Restoration of San Diego, you can trust that your property is in good hands. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help restore your property to its pre-damage condition.

"All work was done in a timely and professional manner. .I will use 911 Restoration.com if I have future leak damage and recommend the company to others."

victor d on January 2019


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Paintgreen

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Paintgreen

4.82(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned and operated business geared to providing the best customer service experience around. Certified in color design and theory, we're here to make your project into an enjoyable experience. Additional email - [email protected]

"They're professional, friendly and they arrive on time."

Emelda M on September 2019

Family owned and operated business geared to providing the best customer service experience around. Certified in color design and theory, we're here to make your project into an enjoyable experience. Additional email - [email protected]

"They're professional, friendly and they arrive on time."

Emelda M on September 2019


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KCS Restorations Inc

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KCS Restorations Inc

4.86(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned and operated full service contractor with the values to treat others how we would want to be treated. We service all commercial and residential drywall needs along with painting, plastering and most all interior finishes that our clients would have need of. If I don't do the trade I can refer you to someone who does at reasonable prices. We bill the project by the size of the contract in 10% @ signing, 35% @ Material Drop Off, 35% @ Drywall Inspection, and 20% @ Drywall Completion. Dave - License # 791348 Charles - License # 841635

"The work that Dave’s company performed was great with the exception of the living room, that ended up being mid-matched. Dave’s crew let me know that because of this they would paint the whole living room. They asked me to call and set up an appointment and I did. The day came and nobody showed up. I called Denise and she stated her crew called in sick and they were leaving town the next day. She would have Dave call me. He didn’t, so I txt him the following week and he called and said it would be more money, which it shouldn’t as I was previously told they mid-matched it so they would make it right. He was supposed to call later in the week and never did. I find though everyone was nice, the professionalism was lacking. I would not use again because of this."

Linda D on June 2023

Locally owned and operated full service contractor with the values to treat others how we would want to be treated. We service all commercial and residential drywall needs along with painting, plastering and most all interior finishes that our clients would have need of. If I don't do the trade I can refer you to someone who does at reasonable prices. We bill the project by the size of the contract in 10% @ signing, 35% @ Material Drop Off, 35% @ Drywall Inspection, and 20% @ Drywall Completion. Dave - License # 791348 Charles - License # 841635

"The work that Dave’s company performed was great with the exception of the living room, that ended up being mid-matched. Dave’s crew let me know that because of this they would paint the whole living room. They asked me to call and set up an appointment and I did. The day came and nobody showed up. I called Denise and she stated her crew called in sick and they were leaving town the next day. She would have Dave call me. He didn’t, so I txt him the following week and he called and said it would be more money, which it shouldn’t as I was previously told they mid-matched it so they would make it right. He was supposed to call later in the week and never did. I find though everyone was nice, the professionalism was lacking. I would not use again because of this."

Linda D on June 2023

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Most tests provide results within 2-7 days, but expedited services may be available for urgent situations.

Lead removal is crucial in older homes to eliminate risks of lead poisoning, which can severely affect health, particularly in children, by impacting development and cognitive functions.

A lead paint inspection is a thorough examination and assessment of a building or structure to determine the presence of lead-based paint. Lead-based paint was commonly used in buildings before 1978 when its health hazards were fully understood. Lead is toxic and can pose health risks, particularly to young children and pregnant women. Getting a lead paint inspection means finding a lead paint inspector to examine the surfaces of the building—such as walls, ceilings, doors, windows, and other painted areas—and identify the presence of lead-based paint.

Government regulations such as the EPA and OSHA govern lead removal procedures to ensure health and environmental safety during and after abatement.

You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it’s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.

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