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Last update on September 21, 2020

Reviewed in September 2020
Mr. Gonzales replaced my 2 rainbird sprinklers in my garden. He tested them to my satisfaction so the spray range was very accurate. Mr. Gonzales did a great job.
Gonzalez Countryscapes and Landscape Management, Inc.- Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in June 2019
He arrived on time; with all his equipment in good working order. His testing for mold was through and the lab responded quickly. I would have appreciated a bit more explanation of the report I received but the money was well spent.
A1 Certified Environmental
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Reviewed in April 2019
Very professional. Great communication, prompt service. I recommend this company for all of your testing needs.
Adviro
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Reviewed in January 2019
I think they did a pretty good job. They installed the system, we went through several test runs. We did get them to call back to get the temperature balanced. I would recommend them.
HVAC Gurus
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Reviewed in October 2017
MOLD ELIMINATORZ WAS EXCELLENT !! ANTHONY THE OWNER CALLED IMMEDIATELY AND TOOK CARE OF MY PROBLEM, HE WAS VERY PROFESSION, EXTREMELY THOROUGH AND VERY HONEST, HE DROVE UP SAME DAY FROM ANAHEIM TO SANTA MONICA AND I RECEIVED EXCELLENT RESULTS FROM THE TREATMENT HE RECOMMENDED. WHAT CAUSED ME...
SV Restoration
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Reviewed in November 2016
Prior owners thought weekly service was fine. Pre-purchase inspection seemed a little thin for the price, and given the fact they had been servicing the pool for years. However, it was substantially accurate, timely and respectfully delivered. As part of the inspection, Hills provided a bid for...
HILL'S POOL SVC INC
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Reviewed in July 2015
Nick was very careful and methodical, trying everything possible to determine the cause of the leak-- like detaching the light fixture from the ceiling in order to look into the ceiling cavity with a flashlight and running water through the tub in several ways in order to puzzel out the source...
Atlas Plumbing & Rooter
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Reviewed in May 2015
During my kitchen remodeling we discovered that there was a mold behind kitchen cabinets. I called several companies which recommended a hygienist to come in and do the mold tests. However, since the mold was visible I needed the company which actually provides immediate remediation. When I...
Fire & Water Damage Recovery
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Reviewed in April 2015
Michael came out very quickly when I called for an estimate on mold remediation. I'd had another company test for the mold and 2 other companies bid the remediation. Michael's bid was by far the lowest. He was calm, easy to talk too, not an alarmist, very knowledgeable, and extremely flexible....
Swift Restoration Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2015
I needed multiple units tested in a multi-unit apartment building and he gave me an excellent deal. Curtis was professional and explained the needed procedures well. His customer service is excellent and follows-up with every project.
Curtis Roberts Mold Inspection
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There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

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