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Reviewed in September 2024
In addition to giving the best price quote for the job of hooking up and testing a new gas stove in my apartment building, he was also the most reassuring one regarding a very inspection-heavy process. He stayed in touch with me through the entire process. If I ever need a plumber again he's...
Liquid Tech Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2023
They won't just tell you you have mold if you don't have mold. Very trustworthy and reputable business with a long track record. Alan was the only person who I called that told me that in NY it is a conflict of interest to both test for and remediate mold. WILL RECOMMEND
Inspectro, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2022
The lead inspector Jerry was extremely thorough and a pleasure to speak with. Kenny was a great liaison. I got my test results promptly, and Kenny called to make sure I had received them.
Lead and Mold Detectives
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Reviewed in September 2021
Mr. Jakob was very professional, on time and explained every aspect of the work so I understood. He was efficient and yet completed the job rather quickly. He showed me how he tested for leaks and tested the stove in my presence. He explained some of the features of the stove to me which I...
SUPER PLUMBERS CORP.
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Reviewed in September 2019
Mike was very thorough in his inspection of the entire house for water leaks and clearly explained his inspection and the possible results of the tests performed.
Family First Environmental Corp.
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Reviewed in October 2017
Junior helped me removed the asbestos in my basement. He did a pretty good job and I passed the air monitor test. The price was reasonable.
A/Plus Environmental Corporation
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Reviewed in March 2017
I hired this company based on previous reviews. Agreed on a price for ASBESTOS, LEAD and MOLD - only to find out after the fact that only 2 tests were done. While his mold test was comprehensive - when I sent a text to inquire as how he knew the mold was only isolated to one room - No...
Qualtec Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2016
Yuseph came to my home on a Saturday, the day after I spoke to him on the phone, and did the testing. He was very polite and professional. He emailed me the report on Thursday evening. That was only five days later. He called me on Friday to make sure I saw the report. I had not seen the email,...
Ally Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2015
Mr. Chortani is the best plumber in NYC - a trained ELECTRICAL ENGINEER WHO THINKS LIKE A PROPERTY OWNER. Desperate for the holy grail - an honest, lightening responsive, excellent, fairly priced plumber - I scoured Yelp reviews, Angie's List, HomeAdvisor and the internet with concerns...
Chortani Services HVAC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

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

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

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.

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

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