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Reviewed in July 2025
If your water is not what it should be, I would definitely recommend North Carolina Water to test your water. They call before they come, and worked very efficiently. And cleaned up after themselves. The water was noticeable softer after the first time I washed my hands. My clothes are coming...
North Carolina Water Consultants
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Reviewed in March 2024
We live right near the lake and our neighbors have told us about their high levels when they bought their home. We reached out to Charlotte radon experts to preform a PRO test and as expected the reading came back high. We are chatting with mark now about mitigation
Charlotte Radon Experts
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Reviewed in May 2022
Blake did a very thorough inspection and the testing came back within the timeframe that he said it would. When the test came back, he sat down with me to explain the findings and suggested recommendation. I was not pressured to purchase anything. He was very professional. I was very satisfied.
Integrity Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2018
Great. The tech arrived in time and was quickly at work. Finished in about 15 - 20 minutes, was clean, professional and knowledgeable. Thanked me for my business and even offered to put in on a 'call list' to remind me next year when the test is required again.
Best Rate Back Flow
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Reviewed in November 2015
Mr Brown went over and above what was required. He installed a shut off <br /> value for our house that is much easier to access than the original. <br /> He was very careful with the placement of the necessary plumbing. He <br /> came back out immediately when the unit started leaking as...
BILL BROWN PLUMBING HEATING
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Reviewed in September 2015
Bill came out on time. He was thorough in his inspection and tested the moisture reading in the crawl space. He is going to provide a quote for a vapor barrier. Mr. Peeler came across as honest and fair. If the quote is within range I will use this company. I always try to use local businesses...
Peeler Environmental
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Reviewed in January 2014
This company didn't test the water to find out what kind of system we required. Our landlord asked no questions because she just didn't care. After the water softener was installed, we still had sediment in the water, along with a yellowish color. They had to be called multiple times to come...
Water Doctor
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Reviewed in December 2012
The air quality was pretty bad, It had a musty odor, but just in a few days the new test passed, after they fogged and cleaned up the House, now the air even smells much better . I feel much safer now, Thanks to the remedation they performed. <br /> <br />
Quality Mold Testing
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Reviewed in June 2012
On his first visit to my house, Nick conducted a thorough exam of my crawlspace for mold. He took samples of the mold he found and had them laboratory tested so that we would know what kind of mold we were dealing with. The lab results came back the next day and couple of days later Nick...
Carolina Mold Experts
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Reviewed in April 2010
Excellent communication. Came out for the testing on a Saturday and for the final review on a Sunday which I greatly appreciated due to my complex work week schedule. I had been wanting a blower door test for some time which was an interesting process. Matt let me wander around the house with...
Energy Tight LLC
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If asbestos is found, it is crucial to consult with a professional. They will provide recommendations for appropriate abatement actions, which may include safe removal, containment, sealing, or enclosure. All actions must be planned and executed in accordance with local regulations for handling asbestos.

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

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.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are intact, in good condition, and not disturbed. Asbestos becomes dangerous only when its fibers are released into the air, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, do not disturb it. Instead of removal, materials in good condition can sometimes be encapsulated. It is recommended to have regular professional inspections to monitor the condition of the asbestos and prevent health risks from potential exposure.

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