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Last update on September 20, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
They responded quickly and the work was completed promptly. Owner was very polite and willing to take on a very soiled 4 BR house. Priced very reasonably
Keuka Sweeps LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Very thorough and professional. I will recommend them to friends and family!
RENEWABLE INVESTMENT CONSULTANTS LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
You guys are GREAT. You showed up on time.You respected my home and did a fabulas job on my counter top and new sink also put in an outside faucet. It is so hard to find good help today We appriciate you.ThankYou so much. I would recomend you to anyone looking for good help.
JJ's Dust & Drill
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Reviewed in March 2024
3 week job turned out to be 6 weeks. Job was to rebuild a shower. water leaked from the water supply (both hot and cold). Water leaked out of the drain and into the basement. The shower was not tested for proper operation once the job was complete. Contractor showed up late most days and left...
Dan's General Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
They did a wonderful job. They cleaned it all up, and did everything in a timely fashion. Great value!!!
DB Tree Removal
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Reviewed in October 2022
Their representative went beyond customer satisfaction to provide me with everything I wanted.
Superior Ceramics and Hardwoods
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Reviewed in August 2021
Very satisfied. Reasonable rates and quality work.
All Brand Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in October 2020
I had 3 quotes and they were all around the same price. But 3D was able to get the job done sooner. Although I was told a full day it only took them 4 hours. What I did not like was that from Friday afternoon when the job was completed and Monday afternoon. I received no less than 4 emails/...
3D Environmental Industries North, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2015
Larry came out to my house within one hour of my first phone call to troubleshoot the whole house electrical problem. We had flickering lights, power surges, blown out furnace, blown out new pellet stove, and several surge protectors destroyed. We had limited to no power due...
Maple City Contracting Co
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

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.

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)

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