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• <div><p>Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.</p></div>

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Last update on June 05, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
David, at Gardner Environmental Services, professionally performed numerous air sample tests inside our home due to a minor smelling of mold in one spot.Fortunately, his lab resource came back with negative results on each location sample David tested. David was reassuring and pleasant to work...
Gardner Services
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Reviewed in August 2025
David called me shortly after I posted my service request with Angi and he made an appointment for the same day. He quickly understood my possible mold problem and conducted a thorough test. Meanwhile he told me what equipment to purchase in order monitor the moisture on the wood floor...
Gardner Environmental Services
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Reviewed in October 2022
Quick response, gave a variety of responses, test results provided quickly
Environmental Services Corp
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Reviewed in April 2021
David called back as soon as we posted a request. He came with Michael the next day for the assessment and estimate. They offered the next day service, that we did not even expect. The technician, Joe, came the following day exactly at 9:00 am as scheduled. He worked non-stop for 5 hours making...
ZeroMold of Chicagoland
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Reviewed in November 2020
Very responsive, friendly and professional. Mike did a great job on explaining the process of testing for asbestos. Results were ready in just a few days.
Weber Group Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2020
The test was done professionally And the technician was clear in his explanation and very sure of his work.
Pur360
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Reviewed in July 2017
Indoor Science was a wonderful company to work with. Everyone there is extremely knowledgeable and available for the many questions that I had regarding the testing process. In the final planning regarding the process they even joined us in a conference call with our remediation company for...
Indoor Science
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Reviewed in October 2016
Other companies did not test the mold. Greg tested, recommended a protocol and provided a 5 year warranty. This company seemed much more honest than the others I spoke with.
Midwest Sanitizing
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Reviewed in May 2016
Thank you, Brian, for promptly returning my phone call and talking to me about how to get my ceiling tested for asbestos. I have the information to send a sample for lab testing. Brian was very reassuring and at least this first step will be cost-effective.
BUSSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INC.
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Reviewed in February 2016
It was wonderful working with Lake Shore Environmental Solutions, Inc. to have the asbestos removed. It had become very friable and was a serious hazard, made even more of an issue now that I was using the area as a work shop. Scott the owner came to view the area and develop a cost...
LAKE SHORE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS INC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

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