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• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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On time and professional. Communication was clear during the installation and right into the billing process. Was readily available with answers to my many questions. The heat pump is working wonderfully!
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I hired Double M to build a million gallon liquid manure storage pit for my farm. The project took 5 months and I was amazed at the work they did. This was a very complicated project. They kept me informed almost every day on what they were doing and if I was satisfied with the work. If I...
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The job was done beautifully and I was very happy with the work
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Reviewed in November 2024
Last Saturday Juan came and repaired my boiler and luckly he had the right that it needed to be fixed! What an efficient worker.
Lopez Plumbing & Heating Mechanical LLC
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Very thorough ...explained everything. Showed up on time and demonstrated new vacuum. Thanks Angie !!!
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They refinished my wood floors and did a beautiful job. He was very reliable and honest! He showed up on time and contacted me when he was going to be a few minutes late! Highly recommend!
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Gary was very familiar with the Navien series of combi-boilers. He perforned the replacement of a leaking heat exchanger quickly, purged the air and conducted tests to insure everything was working perfectly
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Workman did an excellent job, arrived timely & was pleasant and clear about what he could and could not do. Contacted to repair or replace kitchen faucet and possibly replace bath faucet. He was unable to repair kitchen faucet & had no replacement of the same type (single handle, pull out). ...
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Reviewed in July 2021
They explained everything and I am happy with the work.
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Reviewed in May 2021
Gene is very professional and thorough. Answered our request for service promptly and gave us excellent information about another plumbing project that we are considering. Highly recommend!
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If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

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.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

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