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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 October 2025
Yes he tested and the test was negative! No work was needed. He was on time to my appointment and gave me the exact date he would have the results.
Budget Abatement
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Reviewed in September 2025
I hired Kevin to test for asbestos after a leak in my daughter?s condo. He came fairly quickly and took a single sample to test. He said we?d have the results the either the next day or two days after. We never got the results and he was MIA. Wouldn?t return my emails or texts. Horrible...
All Clean Environmental Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2025
Best Company I have ever worked with for testing and helping to work with the State from test results through final abatement inspections!!!
CBJ ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Jolly immediately answered my call and came out within 30 minutes to look at my leaking boiler. He diagnosed that the tank had ruptured and had created unequal pressure which was cause a leak. He didn't have the part, but called first thing the next morning with the part and a quote for the...
Service Right, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
Paul came to give me an estimate and he illegally told me I have mold throughout my basement. According to New York State law, there is a prohibition against the performance of both the assessment and remediation on the same property by the same individual. By law, no company can tell you that...
Home Healthy Homes, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2020
The professionals explained everything to me as they went and allowed me to commit my own test before approving the job.
Bucca Fix, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2018
Diagnostic test revealed need new drip pan. Part had to be ordered
Affordable Appliance
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Reviewed in March 2018
I wanted the test done immediately. He rearranged his schedule to accommodate my needs. His equipment is excellent. Gives immediate results for each time slice selected.
Find Radon Gas
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Reviewed in June 2017
Neal was quick to respond and schedule a time to come to my house. He took test sample and had the results back to me very quickly. His pricing was very reasonable as well.
Nealco Inspectional Services
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Reviewed in April 2016
Called on Monday and the testing was completed by Wednesday.
Harvard Environmental Services
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Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

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.

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.

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

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.

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