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Statewide Home Inspections, LLC

4.95(
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Statewide Home Inspections, LLC

4.95(
283
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Statewide Home Inspections, LLC, is the premier professional home inspection company offering residential and commercial services to our clients in most Urban, Sub-urban, and Rural North Carolina areas. We are known for paying exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with North Carolina's true professionals at work for you!

"Joseph was incredibly responsive, positive, and truly an educator. His attitude was contagious, his explanations were clear, and there was absolutely no pressure. He was confident, friendly, and generous with his knowledge. While we were initially speaking with several inspectors, Joseph quickly stood out—I put a big star next to his name almost immediately. What we received was exceptional value in every sense. From the extensive professional drone photos to the clear, concise reports and detailed findings, everything was thorough and well explained. Since we currently reside out of state, Joseph also took the time to personally call and walk us through the inspection results, which made the process seamless and reassuring. We had our report in hours (not even 1 day) after the inspection was completed. I can confidently say Joseph is the best value and the best inspector I’ve come across. You can stop looking—he’s the one. C. Parham & A. Edelen "

Anika E on December 2025

Statewide Home Inspections, LLC, is the premier professional home inspection company offering residential and commercial services to our clients in most Urban, Sub-urban, and Rural North Carolina areas. We are known for paying exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with North Carolina's true professionals at work for you!

"Joseph was incredibly responsive, positive, and truly an educator. His attitude was contagious, his explanations were clear, and there was absolutely no pressure. He was confident, friendly, and generous with his knowledge. While we were initially speaking with several inspectors, Joseph quickly stood out—I put a big star next to his name almost immediately. What we received was exceptional value in every sense. From the extensive professional drone photos to the clear, concise reports and detailed findings, everything was thorough and well explained. Since we currently reside out of state, Joseph also took the time to personally call and walk us through the inspection results, which made the process seamless and reassuring. We had our report in hours (not even 1 day) after the inspection was completed. I can confidently say Joseph is the best value and the best inspector I’ve come across. You can stop looking—he’s the one. C. Parham & A. Edelen "

Anika E on December 2025


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Benchmark Home Inspections

4.97(
107
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Benchmark Home Inspections

4.97(
107
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Buying a home is important to you. Making sure you know what you are buying is important to us. Choosing Benchmark Home Inspections will show you why we are considered the top home inspection company in our area. Our inspections will include areas of the home's interior and exterior, from the roof to the foundation, and the exterior drainage and retaining walls. Benchmark Home Inspections guarantees you a very thorough inspection with verbal explanation of what we are seeing, and a computer-generated report that is to the point and easy to understand with digital color photos. We offer radon testing in Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, McDowell, and Wautaga counties. Outside of those counties we offer radon testing only with a general home inspection. Our promise to you is our very best professional inspection, and complete satisfaction.

"He addressed all of my concerns and performed a thorough home inspection, including photos."

Jeff J on April 2025

Buying a home is important to you. Making sure you know what you are buying is important to us. Choosing Benchmark Home Inspections will show you why we are considered the top home inspection company in our area. Our inspections will include areas of the home's interior and exterior, from the roof to the foundation, and the exterior drainage and retaining walls. Benchmark Home Inspections guarantees you a very thorough inspection with verbal explanation of what we are seeing, and a computer-generated report that is to the point and easy to understand with digital color photos. We offer radon testing in Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, McDowell, and Wautaga counties. Outside of those counties we offer radon testing only with a general home inspection. Our promise to you is our very best professional inspection, and complete satisfaction.

"He addressed all of my concerns and performed a thorough home inspection, including photos."

Jeff J on April 2025


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Outlook Home Inspections, LLC

5.00(
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Outlook Home Inspections, LLC

5.00(
24
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

***PLEASE READ!!!*** HomeAdvisor charges professionals a substantial fee just for your contact info. So..IF YOU ARE NOT READY TO HIRE A HOME INSPECTOR NOW, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A SERVICE REQUEST!!!!!!! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE OR SPEAK WITH ME ABOUT AN APPOINTMENT, YOU MAY DO SO DIRECTLY AT outlookhi.com IF YOU JUST HAVE GENERAL QUESTIONS OR ARE LOOKING FOR A PRICE GUIDE, YOU WILL FIND ANSWERS DIRECTLY AT outlookhi.com OR I AM HAPPY TO SPEAK WITH YOU!!! PLEASE CALL ME DIRECTLY AT 704-692-3864. THANK YOU!!!! ***WARRANTY AVAILABLE*** ***WARRANTY AVAILABLE*** ***WARRANTY AVAILABLE*** ***WARRANTY AVAILABLE***Allow OHI to aid in the process of your home buying or selling experience by giving you the information necessary to make an informed decision. Fully licensed and trained in the state of North Carolina, OHI is proud to serve you.

"Jonathan was great. Very thorough and had our report to us by the end of the day since we were on a tight due diligence. Definitely recommend!!"

Charly M on May 2017

***PLEASE READ!!!*** HomeAdvisor charges professionals a substantial fee just for your contact info. So..IF YOU ARE NOT READY TO HIRE A HOME INSPECTOR NOW, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A SERVICE REQUEST!!!!!!! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE OR SPEAK WITH ME ABOUT AN APPOINTMENT, YOU MAY DO SO DIRECTLY AT outlookhi.com IF YOU JUST HAVE GENERAL QUESTIONS OR ARE LOOKING FOR A PRICE GUIDE, YOU WILL FIND ANSWERS DIRECTLY AT outlookhi.com OR I AM HAPPY TO SPEAK WITH YOU!!! PLEASE CALL ME DIRECTLY AT 704-692-3864. THANK YOU!!!! ***WARRANTY AVAILABLE*** ***WARRANTY AVAILABLE*** ***WARRANTY AVAILABLE*** ***WARRANTY AVAILABLE***Allow OHI to aid in the process of your home buying or selling experience by giving you the information necessary to make an informed decision. Fully licensed and trained in the state of North Carolina, OHI is proud to serve you.

"Jonathan was great. Very thorough and had our report to us by the end of the day since we were on a tight due diligence. Definitely recommend!!"

Charly M on May 2017


M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
17
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M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can. "

Bryce T on November 2022

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can. "

Bryce T on November 2022


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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018


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Home Again Restoration

5.00(
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Home Again Restoration

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Let us make your property feel like Home Again! At Home Again, we want to give your home the love it deserves. Our Restoration division offers 24/7 Emergency Services, and is specialized in Water, Fire, and Smoke Damage Restoration, and Mold Remediation. Our Remodel division can help make your home improvement dreams a reality. We truly believe your home deserves the best, and you will always get the best from Home Again. Licensed and Insured.

"Work was done quickly, thoroughly, and the workers were very professional. Great company!"

Beth B on March 2024

Let us make your property feel like Home Again! At Home Again, we want to give your home the love it deserves. Our Restoration division offers 24/7 Emergency Services, and is specialized in Water, Fire, and Smoke Damage Restoration, and Mold Remediation. Our Remodel division can help make your home improvement dreams a reality. We truly believe your home deserves the best, and you will always get the best from Home Again. Licensed and Insured.

"Work was done quickly, thoroughly, and the workers were very professional. Great company!"

Beth B on March 2024


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'58 Foundations & Waterproofing

4.29(
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'58 Foundations & Waterproofing

4.29(
14
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Customers say: Super punctual
67 years of experience

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"I had a very unfortunate experience with a misleading sales rep. In December 2022, a sales rep named Ryan came out to my house to show me my options. He suggested that we have a perimeter trench dug around the basement with a well and sump pump. He went over the options with me and told me about the amazing sump pumps that 58 Foundations & Waterproofing has...they are battery back-up in case of a power outage. I was excited about that because it gave me peace of mind. Let me be clear when I say that there was only a SINGLE option presented when it came to the type of sump pump they provided. Ryan gave me the option of a battery back-up and no other options. The install crew comes out, does a fantastic job, and gets it all done in a timely manner. 5 months passes and we have some bad storms rolling in. I wanted to be sure that the sump pump battery was still good, so I open the lid of the well to check on the battery, only to find out that we have a pump without a battery back-up, like I was told by my sales rep we would have. I reach out to the company to see if the battery is hidden inside the pump. After 24 hours, I still haven't heard back from the company, so I reach out to the sales rep directly. He tells me that I didn't purchase the battery back-up pump and that he would be happy to sell me one for an additional $1,500 (I am sure he would be happy to sell me one). I contacted the company to see what resolution we could arrive at. I have basically been told at this point that I did not purchase one even though the sales rep told me I was getting a battery back-up pump. A battery back-up was VERY important to me. The SC manager for 58 Foundations & Waterproofing called me today and offered to sell me one. But I cannot bring myself to pay for something that I was told would be included. She told me that the invoice does not show a line item for the battery back-up and that the invoice only lists "sump pump". But, how was I supposed to know that "sump pump" didn't mean the battery back-up pump that the sales rep told me would be included? How was I supposed to know that there would be a separate line item for "battery"? They have relied on the ignorance of their customers to take advantage. Everyone who gets one of these systems, make sure that you actually get what your sales rep told you...because I did not. And at the end of the day, of course the company has blamed me for the miscommunication. The SC manager told me that there was just a miscommunication and that she was sorry that I did not understand what I was purchasing. In reality, the reason that I did not understand is because I was misled. Until this issue is fixed and a battery back-up is installed free of charge, I will continue fighting this issue."

Ben M on June 2023

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"I had a very unfortunate experience with a misleading sales rep. In December 2022, a sales rep named Ryan came out to my house to show me my options. He suggested that we have a perimeter trench dug around the basement with a well and sump pump. He went over the options with me and told me about the amazing sump pumps that 58 Foundations & Waterproofing has...they are battery back-up in case of a power outage. I was excited about that because it gave me peace of mind. Let me be clear when I say that there was only a SINGLE option presented when it came to the type of sump pump they provided. Ryan gave me the option of a battery back-up and no other options. The install crew comes out, does a fantastic job, and gets it all done in a timely manner. 5 months passes and we have some bad storms rolling in. I wanted to be sure that the sump pump battery was still good, so I open the lid of the well to check on the battery, only to find out that we have a pump without a battery back-up, like I was told by my sales rep we would have. I reach out to the company to see if the battery is hidden inside the pump. After 24 hours, I still haven't heard back from the company, so I reach out to the sales rep directly. He tells me that I didn't purchase the battery back-up pump and that he would be happy to sell me one for an additional $1,500 (I am sure he would be happy to sell me one). I contacted the company to see what resolution we could arrive at. I have basically been told at this point that I did not purchase one even though the sales rep told me I was getting a battery back-up pump. A battery back-up was VERY important to me. The SC manager for 58 Foundations & Waterproofing called me today and offered to sell me one. But I cannot bring myself to pay for something that I was told would be included. She told me that the invoice does not show a line item for the battery back-up and that the invoice only lists "sump pump". But, how was I supposed to know that "sump pump" didn't mean the battery back-up pump that the sales rep told me would be included? How was I supposed to know that there would be a separate line item for "battery"? They have relied on the ignorance of their customers to take advantage. Everyone who gets one of these systems, make sure that you actually get what your sales rep told you...because I did not. And at the end of the day, of course the company has blamed me for the miscommunication. The SC manager told me that there was just a miscommunication and that she was sorry that I did not understand what I was purchasing. In reality, the reason that I did not understand is because I was misled. Until this issue is fixed and a battery back-up is installed free of charge, I will continue fighting this issue."

Ben M on June 2023


Paul Davis Restoration

4.43(
14
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Paul Davis Restoration

4.43(
14
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Customers say: Super punctual
24 years of experience

We are a restoration contractor who specializes in water mitigation, contents cleaning, and structural repairs after a water or fire loss. We pride our organization on customer service during and after a loss. We try to walk you thru an insurance loss step by step as most people only have one in their life. We are a franchise organization that is independently owned and this office serves 6 counties.

"Paul Davis Restoration was recommended by our insurance company when we sustained damage to our porch from a fallen tree in March. The man who came out to inspect it assured us that the estimate would be uploaded to our insurance by that Wednesday. Wednesday came and went...no estimate. I called the Asheville office, where an employee told me that the report had to go through a "third party to be approved" before it could be submitted to State Farm. 'Mike' hadn't explained any of this to us. This woman assured me that it should be submitted no later than "next Wednesday." Yet another week passes...no estimate. I called the office again, where I was told that I needed to contact 'Mike' for any information. I did just that, and he claimed that he was not in the office, and that he would have to check on it when he got there. Another 24 hours passes without a phone call. When I called him again, he casually mentioned that this mysterious "third party" had sent his report back to him for a couple of corrections, and that it should uploaded to our insurance by (you guessed it) no later than that next Wednesday. ('Mike's customer service skills certainly left something to be desired.) Once more, nothing. The next time that I called, I asked to speak with someone in charge. I was given the name of the owner, 'Sharon.' The first couple of interactions with her were positive, and she seemed very helpful. Yet, once again, this "third party" was blamed for the significant delays in sending our estimate to State Farm. After a couple of communications back and forth, my husband and I were extremely frustrated by ANY lack of progress. I finally texted Sharon and asked her to send our estimate directly to us. She informed that 48 hours after the estimate was finalized, that they were 'allowed' to give it to us, and she would email it to me in the morning. Next day? Nothing. Once again, I had to text her and ask that it be sent to me. Sharon claimed that she thought she had sent it, but would send it again. And, since I'm writing this review, you can guess what happened...NOTHING. We NEVER received a copy of our estimate. I called State Farm, where one of the agents handling our claim said that they had finally received it, but that he doubted they would pay out the total amount for the work, because it looked as if the estimate given was excessive. Needless to say, it is over a MONTH later, we still have a severely damaged, unstable porch, and are looking for another contractor/restoration company. I have since heard from reliable sources that my husband and I are not the only ones who have had bad experiences with this particular office. Delay, excuses, confusion, and lack of meaningful customer service were the only things that we took away from our encounter with Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Asheville."

Dolores S on April 2022

We are a restoration contractor who specializes in water mitigation, contents cleaning, and structural repairs after a water or fire loss. We pride our organization on customer service during and after a loss. We try to walk you thru an insurance loss step by step as most people only have one in their life. We are a franchise organization that is independently owned and this office serves 6 counties.

"Paul Davis Restoration was recommended by our insurance company when we sustained damage to our porch from a fallen tree in March. The man who came out to inspect it assured us that the estimate would be uploaded to our insurance by that Wednesday. Wednesday came and went...no estimate. I called the Asheville office, where an employee told me that the report had to go through a "third party to be approved" before it could be submitted to State Farm. 'Mike' hadn't explained any of this to us. This woman assured me that it should be submitted no later than "next Wednesday." Yet another week passes...no estimate. I called the office again, where I was told that I needed to contact 'Mike' for any information. I did just that, and he claimed that he was not in the office, and that he would have to check on it when he got there. Another 24 hours passes without a phone call. When I called him again, he casually mentioned that this mysterious "third party" had sent his report back to him for a couple of corrections, and that it should uploaded to our insurance by (you guessed it) no later than that next Wednesday. ('Mike's customer service skills certainly left something to be desired.) Once more, nothing. The next time that I called, I asked to speak with someone in charge. I was given the name of the owner, 'Sharon.' The first couple of interactions with her were positive, and she seemed very helpful. Yet, once again, this "third party" was blamed for the significant delays in sending our estimate to State Farm. After a couple of communications back and forth, my husband and I were extremely frustrated by ANY lack of progress. I finally texted Sharon and asked her to send our estimate directly to us. She informed that 48 hours after the estimate was finalized, that they were 'allowed' to give it to us, and she would email it to me in the morning. Next day? Nothing. Once again, I had to text her and ask that it be sent to me. Sharon claimed that she thought she had sent it, but would send it again. And, since I'm writing this review, you can guess what happened...NOTHING. We NEVER received a copy of our estimate. I called State Farm, where one of the agents handling our claim said that they had finally received it, but that he doubted they would pay out the total amount for the work, because it looked as if the estimate given was excessive. Needless to say, it is over a MONTH later, we still have a severely damaged, unstable porch, and are looking for another contractor/restoration company. I have since heard from reliable sources that my husband and I are not the only ones who have had bad experiences with this particular office. Delay, excuses, confusion, and lack of meaningful customer service were the only things that we took away from our encounter with Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Asheville."

Dolores S on April 2022


All American Environmental Services, LLC

5.00(
3
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All American Environmental Services, LLC

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

As I am sure you are aware most homes in the area have high levels of radon. We are here to give you the options needed to address this problem. We have the knowledge and capability to deal with any radon issue you come across. We can beat any quoted price as well as offer a $100 referral fee for any work that comes our way. Our team is hear to answer any radon questions at no cost to you. Let All American Environmental Services be your go to guy when it comes to radon.

"Wonderful! Alan was on time and the install went perfectly. He was very knowledgeable and educated me totally."

Linda D on April 2025

As I am sure you are aware most homes in the area have high levels of radon. We are here to give you the options needed to address this problem. We have the knowledge and capability to deal with any radon issue you come across. We can beat any quoted price as well as offer a $100 referral fee for any work that comes our way. Our team is hear to answer any radon questions at no cost to you. Let All American Environmental Services be your go to guy when it comes to radon.

"Wonderful! Alan was on time and the install went perfectly. He was very knowledgeable and educated me totally."

Linda D on April 2025


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Gibson cleaning services

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Gibson cleaning services

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Foothills Geoscience is a Professional Practice Specializing in RADON Mitigation and Testing, Environmental Site Assessments and Hazardous Vapor Mitigation. At Foothills Geoscience, we don’t just study your environmental problems, we roll up our sleeves and get to work to find and implement the best solutions; we investigate, design and construct the systems that are required. Foothills Geoscience owner, Jim Richard, has over thirty years of professional experience as a geologist, environmental scientist and safety specialist. He has worked extensively as a technical consultant, in manufacturing, and in heavy construction, providing him with the background to develop solutions which are both sensible and cost-effective. Please feel free to contact us for more information regarding our experience and qualifications. We would also be pleased to discuss the many additional technical services that we offer.

Foothills Geoscience is a Professional Practice Specializing in RADON Mitigation and Testing, Environmental Site Assessments and Hazardous Vapor Mitigation. At Foothills Geoscience, we don’t just study your environmental problems, we roll up our sleeves and get to work to find and implement the best solutions; we investigate, design and construct the systems that are required. Foothills Geoscience owner, Jim Richard, has over thirty years of professional experience as a geologist, environmental scientist and safety specialist. He has worked extensively as a technical consultant, in manufacturing, and in heavy construction, providing him with the background to develop solutions which are both sensible and cost-effective. Please feel free to contact us for more information regarding our experience and qualifications. We would also be pleased to discuss the many additional technical services that we offer.

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FAQs for radon detection and reduction projects in Forest City, NC

If radon is present in your home, you can expect to pay around $1,000 for a radon mitigation system or between $780 and $1,250 in most cases. The exact price will depend on the severity of the radon leak, home size, and the protocol the radon specialist develops to remove radon from your home and keep it out. Your foundation type will also affect your radon mitigation system cost, as unfinished basements will cost about $4,600 to seal and ventilate, while crawl spaces without a foundation slab may need extra encapsulation, costing $1,500 to $15,000.

You can buy DIY radon test kits from a home improvement store and conduct radon testing, but these tests are often inaccurate. No matter the result, you should supplement DIY testing with professional radon detection and analysis. DIYers only have access to passive radon tests, which aren’t as reliable as active tests that professionals use. Plus, it’s very easy for DIYers to make mistakes during testing, leading to inaccurate results. If you’re moving into a new home, have concerns about radon, or are due for an updated test, hire a professional. 

Radon testing costs depend on whether you hire a professional radon inspector or DIY test. You can expect to pay $150 to $800 to hire a local radon inspector, and home-testing kits range in price from $15 to $250 from home improvement stores. However, it’s best to trust a professional inspector with this task to ensure accurate results. Plus, if you have radon in your home, your testing company can develop a mitigation protocol to keep you and your family safe from the dangerous gas, so it’s well worth the money to hire a professional.

Yes, radon testing is absolutely necessary if you suspect the presence of this hazardous gas, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends testing for all homes in the country. Radon is a pervasive natural gas that can leak through your home’s foundation and seep into the living areas. Unfortunately, the gas is highly carcinogenic and is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon testing is crucial for keeping you and your family safe from harm, so hire a radon mitigation specialist to test your home if you suspect its presence in your home.

In most states, radon testing companies don’t need to be licensed or certified by the state, but the companies that analyze the test results and develop radon mitigation protocols do. You should choose a radon testing company that suits your needs, but before hiring a mitigation specialist, check our state licensing tool to make sure the company is properly certified.

The Forest City, NC homeowners’ guide to radon detection and reduction services

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