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Last update on February 20, 2026

Reviewed in February 2026
The service technician Victor arrived on time and politely introduced himself. Prior to commencing work he inspected the work area (installation and clearances etc). He explained the house heating would be off as he cleaned filters etc. After cleaning/adjustment/testing was conducted, he went...
Palmer Gas & Oil
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Reviewed in February 2026
Exceptional service. Repeat customer who gets mold testing done for peace of mind. Always professional with quick same day service. Highly recommend.
Indoor Doctor, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
Everything went well until the final step which I feel I need to take on my share of the responsibility. We had a misunderstanding on the color of the grout. We should have done a test area before applying the grout to the entire room. Emerson did his best with what he had but it was not what...
Tile and Grout Restoration LLC
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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 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 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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Reviewed in April 2015
I initially contacted Shawn to help with a low hot-water flow situation after personally installing a new kitchen faucet. He answered my Angie's list inquiry within 10 minutes, and we spoke on the phone within the hour. After explaining the problem, Shawn agreed with my suspicion that the hot...
Shawn's Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in November 2014
Mike is very dependable when he said he would be at my home he was. He explained the work that needed to be done before starting the job and communicated with me throughout. He tested the pumps thoughly to make sure that they functioned correctly and that there were no leaks. I would highly...
Gotme Under Pressure ?, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
Arrived early, accesses the situation quickly and got right to work. We had purchased an hour of labor, so I was glad to see how efficient the gentleman was. A wax seal was needed and he had brought supplies and he told me the price up front which was well within reason. He quickly completed...
Plumberboy Plumbing & Heating Services
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Testing is crucial to identify harmful asbestos fibers common in building materials from older properties, ensuring safe environments and health.

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

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.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

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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