Description of Work: We needed an environmental study of our 1900 square foot condominium under a tight timeline. While Brian is always booked solid, he and his office managed to schedule the survey, submit the results to a microbial lab, and produce the report we needed within a month. He gets a triple A+ from us in his professionalism, thoroughness and quality. I have since recommended him to fellow realtors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
PIETER D.
02/2015
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Erin E E.
11/2014
5.0
asbestos removal
 + -1 more
Very responsive.
Description of Work: My husband talked to them about the asbestos in our house. He was extremely responsive and gave us excellent advice. We wanted to have him test our house after we had the asbestos encapsulated, but he was not available, but gave us the name of someone that could help us. We would definitely contact him again if needed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ian D.
04/2014
5.0
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Scott K.
01/2014
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nancy K.
12/2010
5.0
Couldn't have been much better, however I did find later that the fan in my attic was not working and that my crawlspace had many leaks in it a couple of months later. However 4 HVAC people and my own waterproofer missed it as I think it is hard to spot that it is there in the basement. Brian also offered to work with the roofers when my roof needs to be replaced to be sure it is done right. You can trust his judgement and experience.
Description of Work: Brian actually did air quality testing in 3 areas of my home for vocs as I am chemically sensitive. He also did a visual inspection of the entire house for mold and any other matters. He tried to keep the cost of tests down by holding and not writing a complete report and offered to answer any other questions about the house in the future, which he has done, even when I wasn't a client. They don't get any better than Brian. He has worked at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago water filtration plant, and 1 Illinois Center. He knows who does things right (like cleaning air ducts) and can give advice on remodeling, as he did for my kitchen. What filters to set up and where to buy, etc.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Ben M.
11/2010
5.0
They were thorough and were able to answer questions. The service they provided and their communication were good.
Description of Work: Bussey Environmental Inc did mold remediation last December.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jay R.
10/2010
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Claudette R.
07/2010
5.0
Brian was very punctual. I called and the next day he came over. He looked at my furnace and air conditioner. I really enjoyed speaking with him. He let me know exactly what I needed to do. After he saw the minor problem I had he reduced the quote. He has recommended what I need to do take care of my problems. There wasn't anything he lacked, he was professional and courteous.
Description of Work: Helped with my mold problem
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Ray A.
03/2010
5.0
There was moldy smell that was noticeable in the basement for a while now, and we hired Brian Bussey to provide an assessment of the extent of the mold, and a remediation plan. He was very thorough, and assured us that the mold growing was not toxic, which was my primary concern. He then provided a couple of companies that perform the remediation work; he gave us a bit of a discount since the area of concern was not large that it required hours of investigation. He also provided a good write up that we used it as a means of providing a work order for the company performing the remediation work. The fee he charged also include a lab fee for analysis, so overall, I felt it was a reasonable price to pay for knowing exactly what we were dealing with, and clear instructions for the crew performing the work.
Description of Work: We had asked Brian Bussey to provide us an assessment of the extent of the mold damage in our basement. We knew there was mold based on the smell, but as to the type and toxicity, we had no clue. We also wanted to know how to remediate the problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
SANDRA H.
03/2010
5.0
Absolutely the best you can hire to do this work. He is very easy to speak with, very flexible for appointments, quickly responds to messages. His credentials are impeccable. The reports are professional and detailed. This is serious business when it comes to mold in your home. You want someone who is very committed to doing the work correctly. I feel very confident living in my home after clearance on the final report.
Description of Work: I had a major house fire and mold became an issue. I called Brian based on the Angie's List reports. He did three separate Microbial Studies based on samples from my home over a seven month period.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
CHRISTINA T.
12/2009
5.0
Very thorough and conscientious. Provides detailed explanations and ample information to address the problem. He came out twice to retest due to some lingering issues.
Description of Work: Tested surface area and air quality related to mold growth. Provided recommendations on firms to remediate the damage, as well as detailed recommendations on the steps to be taken.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,675
DONALD B.
10/2009
5.0
It went fine. Brian was very knowledgable. He explained exactly what he was doing and answered all our questions thoroughly.
Description of Work: Brian tested for mold & spore contaminants & provided a report before and after mold remediation work was performed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,055
Pamela F.
10/2009
5.0
Brian's expertise was invaluable and spared us thousands of dollars and hours of frustration dealing with mold remediation companies that lacked experience and overcharged for inadequate services. He was professional, friendly, and reliable.
Description of Work: Brian not only performed a thorough inspection of the house but he provided an in-depth consultation, detailed protocol report, and worked with qualified contractors to make sure that we received the best estimates and professional work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$950
Emily S.
07/2009
5.0
Brian was wonderful. He let us know that should he come into our house it would cost us a fair amount of money that if we sent him some photos he could let us know the nature of our situation. We sent him some shots, he got back to us the same day and let us know what needed to be done and that we should be able to do it ourselves. Very prompt, professional and courteous. Will definitely call him again if needed and will recommend him to our friends.
Description of Work: Consultation on suspected mold in basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jennifer Z.
03/2009
5.0
Brian was incredibly helpful and knowledgable. He was able to determine the causes of multiple areas of water damage within my home, explain them in a very understandable matter, and offer well thought out ideas regarding remediation of the problems. He was very responsive with phone calls, conscientious within the home, and demonstrated a high degree of professionalism. Best of all, he was able to easily answer questions that other home professionals could not. Brian's consultative abilities were invaluable. I would definately use the services of Bussey Environmental again.
Description of Work: All areas of visible water damage in the house were examined, all areas of the house were tested for water damage in the walls and ceilings, and an area in the bathroom that was thought to have mold (as told by a plumber that had come out previously) was examined and turned out not to be mold but a byproduct of plaster damage. He also did a visual inspection of the air ducts. Fortunately no mold was found in the home, despite the history of multiple areas of water damage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Thong L.
02/2009
5.0
I am in an attorney review period. I just completed a home inspection. The home inspector did not notice any obvious signs of mold. He recommended against bringing in a mold inspector because all the signs did not point to the need. I was informed by the seller at the last minute that they experienced flooding a year ago. I read the clean-up report and it mentioned that there were signs of "visible mold growth." I was not sure whether I needed to move forward with an inspection or not. I have decided to not perform it based on my own research and the opinion of my home inspector. Brian did not tell me not to go forward with it, but gave me honest information so I was well informed.
Description of Work: I was referred to Brian by my brother who utilized Brian for mold testing and remediation services. Brian was very professional and provided me with a free consultation. He spoke with me for over 30 minutes and explained mold issues to me. He answered my questions professionally. He confirmed my own understanding of the probability and risk of having a mold problem. After our conversation and my own research, I chose not to move forward with the mold inspection. He corroborated my online findings as well as my home inspector's opinions.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
M D.
10/2008
4.0
Bought an old house with musty smell. Wanted to feel comfortable before moving in. Brian was very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about the problems. Did the testing but some levels were a bit elevated and it caused us a panic and he tended to tell us the worse case situation which made us more nervous. Brian is very experienced and knowledgeable, but I wouldn't do mold testing unless you really think you have a problem. We ended up not having the situation professionally re-mediated due to cost. Ripped out all the old carpet and musty smell is gone. Wish we had done that first.
Description of Work: Air quality testing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$800
Eric B.
07/2008
5.0
By far the best, four other companies I had tried were not able to resolve the issue. They came and diagnosed the issue on the first visit and on the second visit they verified that the problem was in fact solved.
Description of Work: Took care of air testing, culturing and consulting for a mold issue in my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
JUNE F.
06/2008
5.0
The owner, Brian Bussey, returned a voicemail I had left him the same day. I described the situation to him and he provided me his evaluation over the phone stating I would not need is full services which started at a flat rate of $350.
Description of Work: I found mold in a closet and was looking for an expert to help evaluate how expansive the mold problem might be and what the source was.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
William and Sheila P.
03/2008
5.0
Brian came well prepared, and looked at the problems in all 3 apartments. He explained to the tenants and myself exactly what he saw, and he made verbal recommendations. Brian drew a diagram of the floor plans, where he observed mold. He took a sample of the mold to have it analyzed, because one of my tenants was concerned for the health of their baby. Fortunately Brian correctly verbally diagnosed the species of the mold, which was not a major health hazard. I paid for the inspection, the mold analysis, and a full report. What Brian did was put all of my tenants at ease, and his recommendations will be done, so that come winter, we will not have the same mold occurrence. Brian is knowledgeable, polite, honest, and friendly. I will highly recommend him. If any additional work would be required by the damage, Brian would recommend a competent tradesman that he's used.
Description of Work: Brian was called in to look at mold that we have observed in 3 of my building's apartments.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$625
LAURA P.
11/2007
5.0
Fabulous! We have used Brian in the past and were extremely pleased with his services. I checked out every LEGITIMATE mold testing company and kept coming back to him. He has a masters degree in this area, is extremely thorough and fair (actually had the lowest) with his pricing. We used him to "scrape" our air ducts and send the specimens off to a top lab in Washington, DC to grow. They found various types of bacteria in the ducts. He also assisted us in a plan to get it clean and sanitized. Subsequently we have referred him to many people who were also thrilled with Brian and his work product.
Description of Work: Scraping and air tests for bacteria and mold in the air ducts.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
LAURA P.
07/2004
5.0
BRIAN WAS EXTREMELY RESPONSIVE AND WENT OUT OF HIS WAY TO HELP US GET RID OF THIS MESS. WE PURCHASED A HOUSE FULL OF MOLD (UNKNOWN TO US) AND I WAS NINE MONTHS PREGNANT. I WAS REFERRED TO BRIAN THROUGH A MOLD REMEDIATION COMPANY REFERRED BY OUR INSURANCE AGENT (NO, IT WASN'T COVERED). BRIAN IS A ONE MAN SHOW - NO OVERHEAD AND ALWAYS AVAILABLE. HE LEANED ON THE REMEDIATION COMPANIES TO GET TO THE HOUSE TO SEE THE JOB AND HELPED US PICK THE BEST ONE AT THE BEST PRICE. THIS GUY REALLY LOVES WHAT HE DOES - HIS EYES JUST LIT UP AS HE SHOWED ME A DRAWING OF THE HOUSE MAPPED OUT WITH THE MOLD. HE ENJOYS PLAYING ''DETECTIVE'' AND JUST REALLY GETS IN TO THE ''MOLD THING''. HE'S HIGHLY CREDENTIALED, EXPERIENCED AND JUST A GENUINELY GOOD PERSON. NOTE: BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THESE ''MOLD PEOPLE''. ITS KIND OF A SHADY BUSINESS AND YOU CAN GET TAKEN. YOU CAN PAY TO HAVE IT CLEANED UP ONLY TO MAKE IT STRONGER AND WORSE LATER. BRIAN IS THE BEST PLACE TO START. YOU CAN TRUST HIM.
Description of Work: THEY DID MOLD TESTING, MADE A DETERMINATION OF HOW THE MOLD GOT THERE AND ASSISTANCE LOCATING A LEGITIMATE MOLD REMEDIATION TEAM.
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FAQ
BUSSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INC. is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
BUSSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INC. accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, BUSSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INC. offers free project estimates.
No, BUSSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INC. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, BUSSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INC. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, BUSSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INC. offers emergency services.
No, BUSSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INC. does not offer warranties.
BUSSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INC. offers the following services: MOLD, INDOOR AIR, ASBESTOS, LEAD PAINT, RADON, WATER DAMAGE, ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING, ASSESSMENTS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT.