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• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
Charles did an excellent job. I highly recommend him. He is a great person and did a great job. Our outlets were all tested and working great.
Charles Czedik Electrician
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Reviewed in April 2025
They did an amazing job! They were put on the spot to do extra work and they accepted the challenge with flawless results! We would highly recommend this company! I hope to utilize them again! Absolutely outstanding!
The Empire Company
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Reviewed in March 2024
We had a bathroom that needed a complete gut (right down to and including the joists and supports) and total rebuild/remodel due to water damage from a back-up and slow leak. It was a tough and dirty job, but the BRJ crew handled it with aplomb. Once work began it proceeded quickly and smoothly,...
BRJ Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
This company was very professional, prompt and did a fantastic job on grading my backyard. I would highly recommend them .
D.C. Land Management, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Dave and Paul arrived promptly and did an excellent job pouring our concrete slab and filling sono tubes. The work was done exactly as requested and they went over and above cleaning up after the job was done. Two thumbs up!ð ð
Valley Excavating
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Reviewed in January 2022
They were very thorough. They educated us without being condescending. I learned a lot during the inspection. I would definitely recommend this company.
BP Plus Home Inspection
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Reviewed in September 2019
The inspection quote was for $335 online. He charged me $460. He did do a Radon test. And pest inspection. Just letting people know if he does other tests it costs more. He was very good.Very thorough.I would recommend him to anyone.
Millyard Home Inspection
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Reviewed in December 2016
They called back almost immediately and came that evening. They arrived when they said they would, tested the pump several times, explained why we were having problems, and fixed it enough so we could use it until the new pump came in. They gave us a time-frame of a couple business days and...
Tandem Mechanical, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2016
It was great! They were timely, efficient and very professional. The system they installed was extremely effective. We recently tested the radon reading after the installation of the system and it reduced a very high reading before the installation to a very minimal reading well below the...
MassRADON by Aaron Associates LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
What he missed: <br /> <br /> 1) Foundation is compromised with evident cracks to the trained eye in both the basement and on the outside stone, yet he signed off on structural integrity. This will cost max $8000, middle fix $3,700. <br /> 2) Failed to test sump pump and advise about...
PDV INC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

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