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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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Synergy Co

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Synergy Co

4.66(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Synergy Enterprises is a licensed, bonded and certified contractor for environmental hazard abatement and air testing. For 23 years our goal has been to provide both residential and business clients a partner qualified to handle the dirty jobs in an expert and seamless fashion - asbestos removal, mold abatement, the removal of lead-based paint the cleanup of rodent droppings that pose hazards. We also handle pre-remodel demolition and insulation services. We: provide free, competitive and timely estimates based on an onsite inspection.

"They emoved an asbestos-laden vinyl kitchen floor. They were prompt, they were professional and quick. It wasn't a big job. I would recommend them to anyone"

Gabriel B on August 2018

Synergy Enterprises is a licensed, bonded and certified contractor for environmental hazard abatement and air testing. For 23 years our goal has been to provide both residential and business clients a partner qualified to handle the dirty jobs in an expert and seamless fashion - asbestos removal, mold abatement, the removal of lead-based paint the cleanup of rodent droppings that pose hazards. We also handle pre-remodel demolition and insulation services. We: provide free, competitive and timely estimates based on an onsite inspection.

"They emoved an asbestos-laden vinyl kitchen floor. They were prompt, they were professional and quick. It wasn't a big job. I would recommend them to anyone"

Gabriel B on August 2018

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American Air Testing Inc

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American Air Testing Inc

4.83(
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Customers say: Quality work
24 years of experience

Professional testing for mold (CIE, CMRS CMC certified), bacteria (sewage spills), asbestos (CAC certification), lead-based paint (LRCIA certification) and chemical odors. Credentials and insured. Free telephone quote on your specific job. No products or services other than consulting. Additional Address: PO Box 12479 San Francisco, CA 94112.

Professional testing for mold (CIE, CMRS CMC certified), bacteria (sewage spills), asbestos (CAC certification), lead-based paint (LRCIA certification) and chemical odors. Credentials and insured. Free telephone quote on your specific job. No products or services other than consulting. Additional Address: PO Box 12479 San Francisco, CA 94112.

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Wall Inspections

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Wall Inspections

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Wall 2 Wall Property Inspections provides residential and commercial property inspections in San Jose, CA and the surrounding areas. We are strive to provide home buyers and sellers with information about real estate property in order to make them feel comfortable with their final decision. Schedule an inspection online or call us at (408) 905-9255 today.

Wall 2 Wall Property Inspections provides residential and commercial property inspections in San Jose, CA and the surrounding areas. We are strive to provide home buyers and sellers with information about real estate property in order to make them feel comfortable with their final decision. Schedule an inspection online or call us at (408) 905-9255 today.

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DOHERTY RESTORATION INC

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DOHERTY RESTORATION INC

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Customers say: Super punctual
38 years of experience

With over 29 years of experience, Doherty Restoration, Inc. (formally Doherty Painting & Construction) is one the Bay Area's leading names in residential and commercial construction, restoration, painting, and lead remediation. We are family owned and operated and have set the standard for professional, personal and quality service in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1987. Specializing in lead-safe painting, construction repairs and remodeling projects; Doherty Restoration, Inc. has what you need for all your interior, exterior, residential, commercial, restoration and remediation needs. We take as much pride in our work as you do in your real estate investment, and we are committed to completing jobs on time, ensuring minimal disruption to our clients, and creating a beautiful, lasting product.

With over 29 years of experience, Doherty Restoration, Inc. (formally Doherty Painting & Construction) is one the Bay Area's leading names in residential and commercial construction, restoration, painting, and lead remediation. We are family owned and operated and have set the standard for professional, personal and quality service in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1987. Specializing in lead-safe painting, construction repairs and remodeling projects; Doherty Restoration, Inc. has what you need for all your interior, exterior, residential, commercial, restoration and remediation needs. We take as much pride in our work as you do in your real estate investment, and we are committed to completing jobs on time, ensuring minimal disruption to our clients, and creating a beautiful, lasting product.

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P W Stephens Environmental Inc

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P W Stephens Environmental Inc

4.30(
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Customers say: Quality work
43 years of experience

P.W. Stephens is on of the largest and most experienced residential abatement contractor in the nation. P.W. Stephens is fully licensed and accredited and servicing clients throughout California. We have successfully completed over 250,000 residential, commercial and industrial projects serving contractors, Insurance professionals, homeowners, realtors, property managers, mortgage lenders, and industry professionals in the public and private sectors. P.W. Stephens has long been a respected name in the asbestos industry, and due to our size and strength in the asbestos abatement industry, P.W. Stephens will continue to grow into new environmental fields as the need arises. We have and always will be dedicated to providing the highest job quality and responsiveness to our customer’s needs and requirements. We welcome your suggestions and comments.

"This company was hired by my home insurance as a subcontractor and gets paid directly by the insurance.  And yet, they filed a frivolous mechanics lien against my property only a month after the work, without providing any prior preliminary notice.  This is after I received a letter from the insurance company stating that everything was paid in full.  Instead of checking up with the insurance company for any discrepancies or contacting me to discuss the matter further, they just jump right into filing a frivolous and invalid lien.  Looks like this is what this company usually does to the homeowners after just one billing cycle based on other reviews online.  This is their go-to billing method.  Unconscionable and unethical!  I will have to hire a lawyer to look into their unusual billing tactics.  Not only that, they left my window frames damaged, and left a sharp metal spike sticking out on my bedroom carpet.  I could have gotten seriously injured if I stepped on it.  They also left items damaged from the demolition, which needed to be hauled away, with sharp nails sticking out, right in my bedroom.  The gentleman who came out to do the initial evaluation was nice, but other employees seemed unhappy.  Terrible company!"

EJ P on September 2023

P.W. Stephens is on of the largest and most experienced residential abatement contractor in the nation. P.W. Stephens is fully licensed and accredited and servicing clients throughout California. We have successfully completed over 250,000 residential, commercial and industrial projects serving contractors, Insurance professionals, homeowners, realtors, property managers, mortgage lenders, and industry professionals in the public and private sectors. P.W. Stephens has long been a respected name in the asbestos industry, and due to our size and strength in the asbestos abatement industry, P.W. Stephens will continue to grow into new environmental fields as the need arises. We have and always will be dedicated to providing the highest job quality and responsiveness to our customer’s needs and requirements. We welcome your suggestions and comments.

"This company was hired by my home insurance as a subcontractor and gets paid directly by the insurance.  And yet, they filed a frivolous mechanics lien against my property only a month after the work, without providing any prior preliminary notice.  This is after I received a letter from the insurance company stating that everything was paid in full.  Instead of checking up with the insurance company for any discrepancies or contacting me to discuss the matter further, they just jump right into filing a frivolous and invalid lien.  Looks like this is what this company usually does to the homeowners after just one billing cycle based on other reviews online.  This is their go-to billing method.  Unconscionable and unethical!  I will have to hire a lawyer to look into their unusual billing tactics.  Not only that, they left my window frames damaged, and left a sharp metal spike sticking out on my bedroom carpet.  I could have gotten seriously injured if I stepped on it.  They also left items damaged from the demolition, which needed to be hauled away, with sharp nails sticking out, right in my bedroom.  The gentleman who came out to do the initial evaluation was nice, but other employees seemed unhappy.  Terrible company!"

EJ P on September 2023

Environmental Remedies Inc

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Environmental Remedies Inc

3.86(
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Customers say: Super punctual
21 years of experience

Environmental Remedies, Inc. is a fully licensed and certified abatement contractor that specializes in the safe, legal removal of asbestos, lead, mold, and biological contaminants in residential, commercial, and public buildings. ERI is a family owned and operated company servicing the greater San Francisco Bay Area and its surrounding communities. ERI is unique in that, of it's 26 employees, only 5 employees are not related to any one else in the company. ERI maintains all of the required certificates and state licenses set forth by the California State License Board, as well as other local, state, and federal regulations. Contractors License Contractors State License Board License #840442 Class B - General Building Contractor ASB - Asbestos Certificate of Registration for Asbestos-related Work Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and Health Certificate #854 Hazardous Materials Certificate of Registration Department of Transportation Registration # 050609 551 030RS Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration Department of Toxic Substance Control Transporter Registration # 4793 EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Certificate # NAT-75042-1

"I hired ERI for two different jobs - removing popcorn ceiling and removing asbestos containing ducting. In both cases asbestos containing material was clearly left behind after they supposedly finished the job. They tried to charge me over $1000 extra to come back and finish the job. It seemed very unprofessional to me and when I tried to share these concerns with them over the phone in a reasonable manner, I was rudely talked down to by one of their managers. Meanwhile, the presence of asbestos was preventing us from getting our HVAC system fixed by another company and we ended up going for weeks without heat in the middle of winter. It seems like their main goal is to get as much money out of you as possible, and they couldn't care less about your safety or satisfaction. I highly recommend you do not hire this company."

Cat C on February 2019

Environmental Remedies, Inc. is a fully licensed and certified abatement contractor that specializes in the safe, legal removal of asbestos, lead, mold, and biological contaminants in residential, commercial, and public buildings. ERI is a family owned and operated company servicing the greater San Francisco Bay Area and its surrounding communities. ERI is unique in that, of it's 26 employees, only 5 employees are not related to any one else in the company. ERI maintains all of the required certificates and state licenses set forth by the California State License Board, as well as other local, state, and federal regulations. Contractors License Contractors State License Board License #840442 Class B - General Building Contractor ASB - Asbestos Certificate of Registration for Asbestos-related Work Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and Health Certificate #854 Hazardous Materials Certificate of Registration Department of Transportation Registration # 050609 551 030RS Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration Department of Toxic Substance Control Transporter Registration # 4793 EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Certificate # NAT-75042-1

"I hired ERI for two different jobs - removing popcorn ceiling and removing asbestos containing ducting. In both cases asbestos containing material was clearly left behind after they supposedly finished the job. They tried to charge me over $1000 extra to come back and finish the job. It seemed very unprofessional to me and when I tried to share these concerns with them over the phone in a reasonable manner, I was rudely talked down to by one of their managers. Meanwhile, the presence of asbestos was preventing us from getting our HVAC system fixed by another company and we ended up going for weeks without heat in the middle of winter. It seems like their main goal is to get as much money out of you as possible, and they couldn't care less about your safety or satisfaction. I highly recommend you do not hire this company."

Cat C on February 2019

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Lead toxicity comes from inhaling lead or consuming it. Before the 1980s, when the government banned lead from consumer use, it could be found in paint, plumbing, pipes, ceramics, and even gasoline. Lead paint is toxic for the same reason lead itself is toxic, which is why lead poisoning from paint presents the same as lead poisoning from water or food sources, with a slight increase in respiratory symptoms vs. digestive symptoms. Lead paint is most dangerous when it’s old and peeling, cracking, or otherwise disturbed. This increases the concentration in the air and, therefore, in breathable air. 

A DIY kit can lessen the sting that comes with paying for a professional assessment, but these comprehensive tests are true lifesavers. Inspectors are more likely to catch all of the pollutants and hazards in your air. Plus, you’ll still need a professional to verify and act on your DIY test results. 

Some kits don’t include tests for certain air pollutants or only detect their presence, but not their levels (i.e., mold spores). If you’re willing to shell out money for a DIY kit, it’s usually better to stretch your budget slightly higher for a more detailed assessment.

Exterior paint contains a higher level of VOCs, which can be dangerous if you’re exposed to it for a long period of time. The good news is that paint’s toxicity reduces significantly once fully dried and cured. Do not keep open exterior paint cans in your home, basement, or garage, exposing your household to harmful chemicals over time.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed. 

Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.

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