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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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Last update on November 12, 2023

Reviewed in November 2023
Very happy with the quick response Rey provided. His explanations of the testing was excellent. Very personable. Luckily we needed no remediation but highly recommend his service.
My Pure Environment- New England
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Reviewed in April 2023
The mold testing was conducted professionally and at a fair price.
Green Home Solutions of North Central and Western MA
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Reviewed in October 2020
The inspector was an excellent communicator and walked me through various tests, options, and what they entailed. I felt super confident in the work being done by this individual and his company.
Mold Spotters
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Reviewed in September 2019
I was looking to replace my 28 year old boiler and hot water heater... George, Matt and crew were quite responsive from the start... Matt came out within a day or so of my initial call to survey the job. I had a written proposal a day or so later. After waiting for about a month to get...
RPM Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in September 2019
While, in the end, I did not need any mold remediation services, I found Steve and Dan to be highly professional, ,courteous and honest. Arrived on time, thoroughly tested my "man cave", provided initial diagnosis and followed up with complete test results. All in all, a very positive...
AdvantaClean of the North Shore
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Reviewed in September 2018
After the terrible fires that occurred in the Andovers/Lawrence area occurred, we were told by Columbia Gas (long story) that we needed to hire a plumber to perform some leak tests to our pipes because there was supposed to be a leak somewhere (there wasn't). My wife was in touch with Jim...
J.Griffin Heating & Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2017
Ed arrived on time and was very professional. Installed the system and answered all of my questions. Provided me with a post mitigation test system and asked that I wait a least a couple of days before testing again. I highly recommend them. Thanks Ed
NE Radon Doctors
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Reviewed in March 2016
Great Testing indicated I do have mold in need of professional remediation. ( I have been unusually sick all winter so I decided to see if we had mold which may be causing my illness.) I am hiring them to come back and get rid of the mold for me. We are now in proposal phase which I...
Indoor Environmental
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Reviewed in January 2016
This is the second time, we've hired Eric to do some work for us. Over the last six months, the rotten egg smell from our cold water was getting worse and the filter I had installed under the sink in the kitchen just wasn't helping. We had talked to Eric about the low pressure in our hot...
Hot & Cold Plumbing & Heating LLC
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Reviewed in June 2015
The plumbers called ahead, arrived on time (actually a few minutes early), and were pleasant and professional. The quality of the work was excellent, and they were meticulous about testing the results before leaving. 
Titan Plumbing & Heating
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.

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)

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

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

Many homeowners may never have to test their homes for asbestos. Asbestos particles are only dangerous if they become airborne. If you plan to do construction or notice damage to piping, siding, or drywall, you should hire a specialist to test for asbestos.

If you plan to remodel your home or have any concerns, you should have your home tested for asbestos just to be safe.

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