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• <div>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

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Last update on November 22, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
I had a big leak in the kitchen from an upstairs neighbor, they were at my home very quickly and removed the water and tested for mold, and everything was covered by insurance!
AquaPure Restoration LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Arrived on time, went to the base of the chimney and identified hole on flashing in less than 10 minutes. Spent about 45 minutes making repairs. Opened small hole in second floor drywall next to chimney chase and identified water stain. Will leave open for a few weeks to test repair. Owner...
A Step Above Handyman Services LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Quick response time, completed our Radon test the next day and called within an hour of completion to report results. Highly recommend!
New River Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2021
Mr. Bouldin provided us with an honest and thorough assessment of our mold concern. He followed up with us after we received the test results, went over the results, and gave us good suggestions for solving our mold concern.
Integrity Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2021
This will be a long one. Individual shows up and needs 30% 700.00 cash upfront for prepaid labor alone, no materials March 6th 2021. States Im paying for his time, and tools. Paid the funds, and the first thing the helper says "Ive never done tile". Vin says its easy sends him in my lower...
Next Remodel Plus
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Reviewed in September 2020
Mike Smith, The Mold Hunter, Inc., was an extremely easy and professional mold remediation company to work with. Mike was prompt with communications throughout the process, answered all our questions and gave detailed explanations of what was going to be done from testing to remediation, and he...
THE MOLD HUNTER INC
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Reviewed in July 2019
He was very thorough and friendly. The remediation of a small mfg home about 900 sf was going to cost almost 5,000.00 plus the testing was 185.00. Just cant swing that price.
Grimes Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2017
The person testing our water was very late but he text me and kept me up to speed about his day. He came out was super nice and professional, tested our water and said he would call us in 2 days. I didn’t hear from him after 3 days then text him. Made an appointment for the “plumber to come out”...
3rd Rock Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
They are thorough and do a good job explainin all the tests that were run and their results.
EcoGreen Lighting, Electric, Water & Air Company
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Reviewed in July 2013
It has been two weeks and I have not got my test back . They said two days.
24-7 AquaDry, Inc.
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

Asbestos is absolutely cancerous. In fact, around 4% of all lung cancer cases are the result of asbestos exposure. This is why we recommend a full, professional removal and cleaning of any asbestos found in your home. If you are unsure whether there is any present, you should call a pro who will inspect your property.

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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