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Last update on August 05, 2020

Reviewed in August 2020
Larry responded to our call in an expedited manner. He completely checked out sump pump and performed back flow test. Per our request he replaced the very noisy back flow valve and tested all operations. Larry performed all work in a very professional manner. He is very customer forcused and...
Professional Plumbing Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2018
Beware. Grandview will bill you for a backflow test, and say they performed it- but he (the owner scott rickman) rarely actually tests them. He will if he thinks the customer is home or watching...other than that he bills you for it, submits the paperwork to the water companies, but writes...
Grandview Landscape & Irrigation, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2017
this is a test of PURL
Testo Westo Coco
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Reviewed in February 2017
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Bob's discount store.
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Reviewed in October 2016
Excellent experience in testing my skills interpreting the results
Angela Jorden Coaching
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Reviewed in August 2016
We called this company after Vectren shut off our gas due to a reading of a leak on our house line. When I called for pricing, I was told that the diagnostic charge was $39. Upon arrival of the plumber, he told me that the actual test to find the leak would be $270. We really needed to get our...
Plumbing Heating Paramedics
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Reviewed in May 2016
Jeff came out and pulled the test for us. He spent a lot of time with us explaining to us on why we might have mold. I feel that Jeff was very detailed in his explanations, very professional. His test came back on the day it was promised, again he spent time explaining everything to us. We...
A+ Restoration Services
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Reviewed in December 2015
test- this is a test of functionality
Testo Westo 11
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Reviewed in September 2015
My project (new house build) included 3 different vendors - Perma Pool to install my pool, and a 3rd party landscape and irrigation company. Although the coordination of the 3 companies was tricky at times, Perma Pools actually took the charge and helped coordinate most all of the activities....
Perma Pools Corp
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Reviewed in April 2015
We called Mite-E-Ducts and a gentleman named Chad came out to give an estimate of what it would take to get rid of a mold problem. We were told by another company who tested for mold that, even though they could not see any mold anywhere, it was probably in the duct work and it would cost...
MITE-E-DUCTS INC
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Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

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.

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

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