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Reviewed in April 2019
This job could have run hundreds or even thousands of dollars depending upon the solution. Billy believed he could seal the tiles via caulking (less expensive route) rather than replacing them. The solution worked. He even came back the next day to test for leaks (none found). Billy's work and...
BHI Tile
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Reviewed in August 2015
This is not a "sour grapes" review because a few minor issues were found during the home inspection, but just the facts. Our Radon levels were a little high and we had a radon mitigation system installed within 72 hours of being notified. Also, our water softener was setup to backwash into...
MARVIN H SCHAEFER INSPECTION
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Reviewed in April 2014
Advance Plumbing & Heating returned to finish an outside faucet repair. "Jeff" (and his inside partner "Bonnie") kept me current on their quest for parts to a special freeze resistant faucet that was installed over 20 years ago. The original pieces were replaced ...
Advance Plumbing & Heating Inc - Newington
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Reviewed in October 2013
They were very good and were here every day, trying to dry up the fountain and mitigate the damage. ServiceMaster people were wonderful and I have no complaints about them. They were absolutely wonderful they were here every day and worked as hard as they could to get the ceiling and walls dried...
ServiceMaster Assured Restoration
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Reviewed in October 2013
Scott came when he said he would and completed the job as explained. Everything went smooth and he finished the job in a timely manner. The two leaking pipes and a pressure test on the system was performed. The inspector from CNG came out later and approved of the work that was done. 
SCOTT SULLIVAN PLUMBING LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
Workers arrived promptly. They removed the old boiler and installed the replacement the first day, they worked an extra long shift to ensure we had hot water before they left. They worked about 3/4's of the next day to plumb in the 4 heat zones, test the system. and leave the site very clean. ...
C&G Heating and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in December 2012
The counters were installed without incident. When the sink was installed, they had expected to give us a surprise gift of the polished sink cutout to use as a cutting board, but it wasn't ready yet. Even though they had already been paid, and it wasn't part of the contract, they later...
3SM Marble & Granite
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Reviewed in November 2012
Needed a CO level check and efficiency test for my gas furnace and was never given that readout. Had to call them back to come out and redo so I could actually get what I asked for. I will say they did respond immediately and came back out the day after I called them but I did not think sending...
Total Mechanical Systems LLC
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Reviewed in April 2012
Both gentlemen were polite, professional, and prompt. Two days after installation, I thought there was a leak and called back. Perhaps it was a microscopic leak that went away, or may water got spilled some other way. Steve came back quickly, checked things out, reseated...
Beacon Mechanical Service
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Reviewed in December 2011
After I got in touch with him he replied promptly. He told me how much he charges per room when I first spoke to him, he showed up on time, he was professional, he gave me an estimate before he started working and he was careful to test my oriental rugs to see if they were color fast before he...
Citrusolution of Greater Hartford
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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.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

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.

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

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