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Last update on November 30, 2020

Reviewed in November 2020
Chris was already at the house when I arrived at the appointed time. He explained the process and as we proceeded with the inspection he patiently and thoroughly described any issues he encountered. We were joined by John, the owner of the company, who performed some specific inspections and...
JMR Inspections
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Reviewed in March 2020
My abatement project was very competently handled. Mr. Page was very responsive at all times throughout the process. His estimate was fulfilled to the penny; he did the job right on schedule; and he provided me with a follow-up report from an an environmental firm who inspected the property...
Page Construction Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2019
We had a water drainage problem in our basement, causing standing water. We cleaned the water up. Then, months later, we detected a musty smell in the basement. We had it tested for mold which showed positive. We called Green Home Solutions as we wanted to take an approach without using...
Green Home Solutions Of Western Mass and Northern Connecticut
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Reviewed in February 2018
Test the sprinkler system after he finish they were very nice and quick.
Delta Lawn & Garden
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Reviewed in July 2015
The provider twisted the sensor back into place in seconds and explained to me how to test it later. He was very nice and not patronizing, and didn't charge for the quick visit. <br />
2 Guys With Tools
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Reviewed in February 2014
ETR provided good guidance as to what tests were useful and shipped the necessary tests quickly. The results also came back quickly and were very useful for our decision making. <br />
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in February 2014
I would have liked an efficiency test done as part of checkup
Pioneer Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in August 2012
A gentleman came onsite, briefly peered at the equipment and indicated it would cost $1000's to do the work. We agreed they would come out during the week to take a water sample and drop off a quote. We never received a quote, nor did they take a water sample. Called numerous times and left...
Quabbin Well Supply
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Reviewed in August 2010
We used Nature's Way to do mold testing for a home we were attempting to purchase. We had a very short time-frame to have the test performed and to receive the results. Dan Atkins was not only very responsive to accommodate the test and our timeframe, but he was the most reasonable quote...
Nature's Way, Inc.
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