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All Clear Environmental Inc
4.8(
180
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Larry answered my call and explained why we have no need to remediate what was safe in its present condition, notwithstanding the re-roofing we are about to perform on the house. In other words, although he could have suggested we engage him for some remediation work for which I apparently would have had no need, he was honest and talked me out of paying for something I did not need. Class act."
Response time3 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Hamilton Testing Services, Inc.
4.9(
19
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evan was very helpful and professional. He ensured I had all the information about the testing process and answered all of my questions. He was also very friendly and honest with me about the work that has been done on my house and any future work to be done. As soon as I have a new project I will be reaching out to him directly and can’t recommend him enough!"
Team members ready to test!
Pop-Corn Acoustic Ceiling
Response time1 day
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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THE MOLD DETECTIVE
4.8(
16
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Ron was absolutely wonderful and immediately allayed any fears I had concerning the mold remediation. When I first called him, he spent a considerable amount of time explaining about mold and his protocol in examining a site. After explaining that he uses the EPA guidelines in his recommendations for remediation, I knew I had the right man for my needs. He completely examined the affected area, took lab samples and sent me his very detailed preliminary report containing the treatment recommendations and a separate report with the lab results. Because this was for a rental unit with two small children within the family of occupants, I knew I had to be thorough and careful in my treatment approach. Ron gave me complete confidence in moving forward with a treatment plan. He very generously offered to guide the workmen I had hired to do the job so that the treatment would be done properly. I not only took him up on his offer, but arranged to have final lab testing done after treatment to make sure there was nothing left to cause future problems. Ron is completely professional, very knowledgeable and most generous with his time and professional support. He will be my only go to man for mold analysis and treatment recommendations. Highly recommend! ***UPDATE*** 1/17/11 When work was finally commenced on the property Ron had done testing on 1/7/11, the contractor thought he found another potential mold area behind the wall where the water damage had originated. Anxiously and in a near panic, I contacted Ron on Sunday 1/16/11 for his guidance on how to approach the problem. Ron guided the workman on what to do by phone, and then about an hour later came out to take a lab sample which ultimately came back clean. No mold was found behind the wall, by the way. All this on a football playoff Sunday! Ron is so awesomely superior in his service that he blows away the competition. He not only saved me thousands over a bid I had received from a mold remediation company for the job, but gave superlative support through the entire process. Before you spend thousands on a suspected mold remediation project, give Ron a call first. You will get an HONEST evaluation of your problem that just may save you thousands without tearing apart your house, but if it turns out that this is necessary - and he'll give you the no bull assessment - you can rest assured that Ron will give you outstanding guidance through the process to a clean finish."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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AM:PM Restorations & Construction Inc.
5.0(
16
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David and his crews are professional, responsive, and efficient. They completed the demo, drying, and mold removal according to schedule. Their coordinator Veronica is wonderful too, friendly, informative, and accommodating. Great job done. Would recommend to others who need water damage remediation."
Mold remediation in kitchen cabinets
Mold remediation
Black mold on the wood structure
Mold remediation in kitchen cabinets
Mold remediation

+29

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Restoration 1 of Irvine
5.0(
9
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Great from start to finish the team did an amazing job. Very professional and courteous, they explained the process and timeline. Janny, Jose & Tony took care of a moldy ceiling for us, recommended 3rd party environmental testing companies for the all clear and a general contractor to patch up the work and all was resolved in just a few days! Hopefully we will stay mold free but if not I know who to call and feel safe to refer them to family and friends."
Visible mold growth inside the walls
The mold damage is removed and drying equipment in place to ensure frame is completely dried before proceeding to reconstruction.
Visible mold growth within cabinetry under kitchen sink.
Our technicians are always fully suited up with the proper PPE for every job.
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for All Phases And Sons Restoration INC.
All Phases And Sons Restoration INC.
5.0(
14
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service provided was excellent. All Phases and Sons Restoration went above and beyond to get the job done. They were fast, professional, detail-oriented and communicated well every step of the way. I have used them several times and recommend without hesitation. If you want to be treated like family by people that you can trust call All Phases and Sons Restoration!"
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We have top of the line industrial equipment and the highest quality service.
Manager - Charlie Mestaz
Owner - Mark Mestaz
Rosemary Mestaz Administration

+6

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:

1. Characteristic Wastes: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).

2. Listed Wastes: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.

3. Universal Wastes: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.

4. Mixed Wastes: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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.

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a chance that any paint on your hardwood floors could be lead paint—especially if it was already there when you moved in. Because lead is toxic, hiring a licensed pro to remove it is mandatory. The average price for professional lead paint removal ranges from $1,500 to $5,300 and depends on the scope of the project.

While not all homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, enough do, so you’ll still want to test to be on the safe side. The federal government banned lead-based paint for homes in 1978, but your state may have banned lead before that time. Around 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1977 contained lead-based paint, while 87% of homes built before 1940 contained lead-based paint.

When a surface that contains lead dust is disturbed, the dust can float about in the air for roughly an hour before settling again. Since you cannot see the dust, it is important always to wear protective gear when working with any materials that may contain lead paint and to keep children, pets, and others away from the area for as long as possible

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