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Reviewed in April 2022
I spoke to Matt, went over requested applications, soil testing, and pricing.
ExperiGreen Lawn Care - Top Lawn
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Reviewed in May 2021
I paid $200 to have the mold tested in a lab and to have, not a high level cleared, it would cost me another 750 plus more, which is more than I can afford. I feel the $200 was a lot for what I got!!
ASD WaterWorks, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
Reynolds is always prompt with their service calls and the technicians are knowledgeable and reliable. I have had my well water tested for softness and purity, and our softener adjusted if necessary to provide the purest, best drinking water. We have potassium delivered twice a year which...
Reynolds Water Conditioning Co
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Reviewed in September 2020
my daughter had a problem in August of 2017, we used Joe and his company and were completely satisfied. I wrote a review at that time. I asked Joe about my sump pump and the water back-up which were getting older. He told me there were better water back-up and that when I was ready to call...
Capital Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2018
The company does not do mold testing; you have to hire another company to take samples, send them to the lab and have them analyzed. Adam (mentioned favorably in a number of older reviews) does not work there anymore.
Constructeam
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Reviewed in August 2018
I have not received the post radon test results back yet but our installed did a very good job as far as I can tell.
SWAT Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2018
We had a natural gas leak - because we have a crawl space, the public company would not go under the house to find the leak nor did they even give us a recommendation of who did such work (they would only turn the gas off). I basically did a google search after calling a local plumbing company...
Universal Plumbing & Sewer, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2018
I was looking for backhoe contractor to dig a hole for a perk test they don't do that . They are surveyor.
Land Development Services of Michigan, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
I had my air tested for mold this month (February 2018). It came back fine. But then i heard air should be tested in the summer months. I should call them back and ask their thoughts. Also two hundred dollars was a bit much for this little project. Not sure if i would hire them for anbig job...
Restoration Environmental Safety Technologies, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
Very professional and easy to work with. Explained testing and results very clearly.
Rapid Response Restoration, LLC
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When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

Asbestos is a carcinogen, meaning it increases the risk of cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers is linked to several respiratory issues, including asbestosis, or scarring on the lungs, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, another type of cancer. There's also a link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.

Usually, the people most at risk for disease related to asbestos exposure are those who spend a lot of time working around the material without protection. Electricians who work with asbestos wire have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer due to their exposure.

Asbestos fibers can stay airborne for 48 to 72 hours, depending on the home's ventilation. Fibers can linger longer in enclosed spaces with poor airflow. Because the fibers are microscopic, they can easily remain suspended, making them difficult to detect without professional equipment.

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