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The whole process was great.From the first inspection to the assessment and construction.The cleanup was excellent. Special thanks to â Ninoâ ,,friendly and professional.
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We recently made a decision to purchase new Quartz countertops for our kitchen. We looked at a few different options and decided to purchase from Home Depot. Home Depot in the Richmond VA area use Classic Granite and Marble (CGM) as their suppler. Immediately after making the purchase, we were...
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Reviewed in May 2022
Cabinet work was great. Removal of dishwasher and stove was great. Cabinetry work was good to allow me to have a freestanding stove. They did cut off the water supply for the dishwasher but I found out today that the cut-off for the dishwasher also was the same for the Fridge water supply. I...
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Reviewed in February 2022
I was very nervous about remodeling these two bathrooms in an old tobacco warehouse converted into condos. Gary guided me through it and put me at ease. The floor was very uneven and he did a great job redoing it. He replaced all the fixtures, put tile in the shower/tub, put in new vanities,...
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We had a great experience with shower remodeling. TJ did an awesome job with the installation! Totally would recommend to anyone who would like to do bathroom remodeling.
West Shore Home Columbia
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Home advisor contacted the company seconds after I clicked on the search. The company owner called me with in 10 min. He gave me a quote after I described what I wanted. His plumber came to Rocky Mount, NC from the Raleigh area the next day and installed the system. The co owner came out later...
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Reviewed in November 2019
It went very well. John S. from nelihome asked questions about the problem and arrived at a decision that the timer was failing. He gave me the part number for the replacement and a suggestion for a couple of sources. I bought the part, put it in, and the machine is cycling now on a test run....
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I would highly recommend working with Winston. He was timely, courteous and professional. He delivered the report in the time promised and has been helpful in assisting me in understanding the scientific language of the report. Don t use a company that tests and remediates as they have an...
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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.

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.

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

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