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Reviewed in October 2024
Mastercat took their time to explain the process a d answered all of my questions. They assessed the best and most efficient way to test for mood. The remediation was quick and easy. Highly recommend!
Master Catastrophe Team LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
the technician was courteous and knowledgable. this was a furnace checkup and he was fast and proficient. he explained each test and answered every question. i would highly recommend Leslie Heating & A/C.
Leslie Heating, Cooling, & Electric, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2021
Very friendly, relatable, knew immediately what needed to be tested and kept his word that we would get the results back in a timely manner. Highly recommended!
Weber Group Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2021
Prompt replies and timely work. Very cooperative and easy to work with. Results available same day test ended.
Boomtown Radon Testing
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Reviewed in April 2018
It went smoothly in 2003 after we needed to use the list of plumbers certified I back flow testing after our new lascaoimg install irrigation . He's ok fixing small things and vigilant keeping manuals titled signed and dated or slips plastic corded to product distributed he sold installed ......
Berner Plumbing & H20 Inc
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Reviewed in February 2017
Doug was quick to reply, professional and knowledgeable. He provided a thorough inspection and sent the report quickly. We also had him do a radon test and he kept us up to date on when to expect results. He made this step of the home buying experience stress free!
Home Team Inspection Service
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Reviewed in January 2017
Very well. Mary Helen at the office was extremely helpful in securing an independent professional for the testing. The team that did the remediation was led by Ben who was prompt, professional, very knowledgeable and personable. I would definitely use them again!
SERVPRO of Elk Grove-E.Schaumburg-Itasca-Roselle
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Reviewed in December 2016
Great efficient and fair testing. No puffery. Just quality evaluation
1° Temp Home
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Reviewed in March 2015
When I found mold on a wall of a bedroom in my home, my first call was to a friend who experienced mold in a rental house she lived in a few years ago. She has since become quite an expert on mold (there are two main types of mold: toxic and common) and how mold should be remediated. (She also...
ISCT Mold, Inc. / Mold Inspection Chicago
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Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

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