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Weber Group Management, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hired Weber group to do asbestos inspection. Very friendly and took time to explain process of testing and remediation. Luckily we didnâ t have asbestos but I would recommend Weber Group to others that might need removal."
Des Plaines School District
School Project
Commercial Project
Commercial Floor Tile
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
97 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bluestone Environmental Inc
4.9(
202
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful. Salesman was very informative and answered all my questions. Price quote was right on with final bill. Company assisted with getting air quality test setup as well. Crew was respectful, timely and did a great job."
Estimator
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Environmental Services Corp
5.0(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went great. Sandra took care of every thing. Came the same day I called and did the testing and removal was done 2 days later. I would definitely use this company again if needed"
Vermiculite insulation in attic
Asbestos Floor tile
Asbestos transite siding removal
Asbestos pipe
Insulation removal
Enclosure for asbestos removal

+56

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Gardner Services
4.7(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is a high quality mold/fungi/fungus testing company, with excellent customer service and follow-up. The phones were picked up on the first call each time, and arranging for an appointment was very easy. They arrived on time, were efficient, informing, and friendly in their work, and brought commercial equipment to perform the test samples. The follow up phone call and email on the test results was good, and they provided a potential remediation plan for us to follow on the test results. The third party lab utilized by them had easy to understand numbers, graphs, and descriptions of what was tested. We will do business with Gardner Services again in the near future, and will recommend them to others."
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+18

Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Zero Mold
4.8(
41
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jake took pre-removal pictures to show me the mold in the attic. He discussed removal, treatment, price and guarantee. Upon completion, he showed me pre- and post-removal pictures. The attic is clean and looks brand new. He was prompt, professional and courteous. I would hire this company again."
Post mold removal
Zeromold using its smart dry fog to eliminate mold spores in a home
Water and fire damage
Zeromold emerge to help family.
Mold Testing & Remediation Project

+79

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Chicago Asbestos & Mold Removal Professionals
5.0(
7
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rogelio and the team were excellent and very professional. They were able to make it out in one day and complete the asbestos removal within a few hours. Every step of the process was explained to me first and I was given a chance to safely check on the progress along the way. Cost was very reasonable."
Asbestos wrapped cast iron pipe prior to abatement
Cast iron pipe free of asbestos containing material post abatement.
Demolition of a bathroom to update the room for new buyers
Removed entire ceiling for drywall installation.
Removed old flooring with asbestos tiles, the owner hired a floor refinisher to reveal this amazing floor from 1905.

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Healthy Homes
4.5(
76
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional honest and showed up on time. Another company to come out and they were trying to pitch me and the idea of me destroy my entire basement to get rid of some mold. The guys at Black rock environmental did not! They even took an air test afterwards confirming everything they said they would do. I strongly recommend them. Two thumbs up!"
On the job
Testing for mold
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Professional testing for lead paint costs about $300, ranging from about $250 to $700, depending on the square footage, accessibility, and location. However, testing for lead paint with a DIY home-testing kit costs about $25, but doesn’t guarantee accurate results. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends using a lead test kit that complies with the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which has strict criteria for ensuring a more accurate reading.

Common home surfaces to test for lead include:

  • Walls

  • Windows

  • Doors

  • Molding and trim

  • Railings

While the EPA provides guidelines for homeowners to perform DIY lead paint removal, it is a risky process and generally not recommended due to serious health risks and strict regulatory requirements. The process requires precise safety precautions, such as wearing a respirator and protective eyeglasses, creating sealed exits, and using a HEPA vacuum for cleanup. To ensure the job is done safely, effectively, and in compliance with regulations, it is highly recommended to hire a professional lead abatement company. Certified professionals have the necessary training, experience, and specialized equipment (like chemical strippers and HEPA vacuums) to handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely.

You should ask a few questions to ensure that your potential lead removal professional is experienced and qualified to handle lead-paint abatement safely, legally, and properly.

  • What are your qualifications and experience removing lead-based paint?

  • Are you licensed and certified to remove lead-based paint?

  • How do you test for lead paint?

  • What methods do you use for lead-based paint abatement?

  • What do you plan to do with the hazardous material when you remove it from the home?

  • Do you do replacement and painting work or removal only?

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.

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

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