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Reviewed in April 2019
Jamie is a very nice guy, however, he did not prepare us for the test at all. Turns out, in order to get the most accurate results you need to keep all doors and windows closed for a couple days prior. The house is empty and the weather was great so when in the home the doors and windows were...
Geaux Properties and Environmental LLC
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Reviewed in September 2017
Daniel came and did the test to see where the water was coming from. His test showed that it was not an outside pipe but an inside pipe. He came back the next week and furnished and installed a brass Gerber lift and turn style waste and overflow on hall bath tub. Cut old trap adapted out and...
Earls Plumbing and Heating LLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
The two guys were not professional at all. They have no kind of personality. When they did the testing, I have a pipe that was broken and they didn’t give me a clear explanation of what is the cost was. It was about $800 and it was a lower cost than the rest but because of their personality, I...
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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Reviewed in February 2014
I'd had the plumbers do a pressure test to determine if I actually had an under slab leak, and if so, if it was between the house and the meter, or in the house (under the slab) and if it was hot or cold. <br /> They then recommended contacting Accurate Leak Detection to pinpoint the actual...
Accurate Leak Detection LLC
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Reviewed in June 2013
The work turned out well and we were very satisfied with them. They were very thorough and tested for mold and other things. They even said that they picked up traces of a cat or a dog, and we haven’t had any pets for a year.
Air Testing Associates LLC
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Reviewed in August 2012
I was quite please with the professional work and the thoroughness of his inspection at my condo. I got a very detailed report, including pictures, and mold test. He used a infra-red imaging camera to find a leak that I thought was coming from the condo above, but it was actually coming from my...
All American Inspections LLC
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If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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.

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

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