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Reviewed in January 2026
Worked tirelessly for hours until he found the problem. Which included hand digging multiple holes to find underground pipes
Mayans Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2025
This our SECOND time hiring Mr. Fountain and Another Dimension! He is on-time, very polite, VERY knowledgeable, and open for questions after the inspection! We feel that he did a very thorough job with the entire home inspectio , and thankful that we called him a second time, with a house with...
Another Dimension Home Inspections
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Reviewed in July 2024
Alfred performed excellant work very through will use him afain in the future and recommend him fir anyboduy with plumbing needs
Robinson All Phase Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
They came out promptly and the tech was very knowledgeable. have seen a few roaches but are dieing from the spray.
Bug Pro, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
They were very thorough with their testing, pulled out all of our flooring, which we were so grateful for, checked the attic... EVERYTHING! Nick and Jessica were amazing and made the process much less traumatic. We were surprised at how reasonable the cost was since we were quoted A MUCH more...
Mold Doctor, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
This was one of the Best experiences we have had ,from the time we called. They responded Quickly when we reached out to them. Very Professional from the time they came out for our estimate. Til the time the work was Done. Very Professional attitude courteous Technicians Very Very Pleased....
Affordable Chimney Sweep and Repairs
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Reviewed in January 2022
This company is amazing and will refer this company to anyone. If I could give a rating of ten I would.
Angies Enterprise
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Reviewed in August 2021
Very professional employee, know his job as far explaining what needs to be done within a customer needs.
Renew Exteriors
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Reviewed in April 2016
I contacted Carl by message since I cannot speak. He responded within an hour and we set a date and time. He confirmed by text and said he would be here by 10 am on Wednesday and was very punctual. He pulled the range out and checked the hardwired connection to confirm that it was a 4 wire...
Reid Electrical LLC
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Reviewed in July 2011
Excellant and caring - doing what is needed and advised me we did not need some of the tests on Whiskey Bear - holding the cost down for me. Dr. Randal is our primary vet- have seen Dr Richardal also- both are excellant. We had surgery on Whsikey Bear TWICE and very pleased on how his post op...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

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.

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.

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.

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