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• <div>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in December 2024
Kevin performs well through any test(service) calls he receives, 100% RECOMMENDATION!!!!!Ã Â¡
Whitesel Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in December 2023
He did nothing but look aroud a need not test anything
Knee's Electrical Service
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Reviewed in August 2016
Not so good. Please see pictures attached. A standard pressure test would have revealed the missed connection but this was not performed prior to walling up the new plumbing connections. Fast forward to April 24th 2016 a slow water leak was discovered on a supply line of the newer plumbing. (< 3...
Unique Home Solutions
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Reviewed in January 2016
Extremely thorough, professional, and knowledgable. Have already recommended them to 2 others and will definitely continue. I Am initially having testing done and will be having cleanup and prevention of mold and moisture issues done by them. Very pleased with their expertise helping me fix this...
Altra Dry, Inc
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Reviewed in August 2014
We called Advantaclean because my wife and I were experiencing severe allergic reactions in one room of our home. My wife noticed a dank smell so we naturally assumed we had a mold problem. We called Advantaclean and made an appointment for them to come out and take some test samples. Bryan...
AdvantaClean of Indianapolis Metro and Carmel
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Reviewed in August 2014
He came out and tested for mold and went ahead and treated my mold problem free of charge since there wasn't very much to treat. I would highly recommend him. He was very honest, informative and professional.
Alpine Maintenance Group Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
My bathtub drain would not clear after several attempts using over-the-counter drain cleaners. Mike arrived within the time we had designated. He and his partner worked promptly to clear the drain and performed adequate test to ensure that the water was draining properly. The cost for the...
Hoosier A-1 Sanitary Sewer Svc
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Reviewed in March 2012
The company was very attentive and understood we needed mold testing for verification and subsequent removal.
American Mold Experts
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Reviewed in March 2012
Showed up on time...did the job as described...chatted a bit, then left. Quite happy with the entire process. If you have questions about the 'tightness' of your home, this testing will point out the weak spots that need addressing.
Infrared Technologies
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Reviewed in August 2010
The first tech arived earlier than the time I had scheduled but was obviousy very young and inexperienced and very quickly had to call in a second technician. The second tech looked at the issues with the water and recommended the work described above. They informed me that they would need to...
Mr. Rooter of Anderson, IN
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

DIY kits are available, but professional testing ensures accurate results and compliance with regulations.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

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