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Reviewed in March 2022
The service was great, results came after 3 days. Frank is professional , knowledgeable and easyto reach guy who explained all results to me and to my husband. The company charged $150 per test, and we had 3 are tests: basement, living room and sample. Other 2 companies that I reached to asked...
1st Priority Inspections, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2021
It went well, after all the testing, I had to install a new boiler.
Air Tactical Hvac Services
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Reviewed in September 2020
I have been living at my West Hempstead home for about 9 years now. I first saw Lamar Ramsey at our town library regarding water contamination and ways to improve your home drinking water in March 2016. After the meeting I took one of his cards. I called him that weekend and he came by to my...
Aqua Right
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Reviewed in May 2015
Alan explained the testing he was doing and when the results would be available. He was informative and helpful. Would recommend if you need this type of service
Inspectro, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2015
I was pleased with the work, and it was done within the time frame I was quoted. The basement area where asbestos was removed was very clean, and the air tests showed that the job was a success.
G.C.U. Environmental Solutions Corp.
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Reviewed in January 2015
He went the extra mile to give suggestions for possible solutions to alternative remedies to my concerns. I give him an A+ overall, he is personable and very courteous. The comprehensive testing was very an extensive volume with details and diagrams, which he provided a comprehensive...
MoldXperts NY
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Reviewed in October 2014
I hired Boston Environmental to test for asbestos and advise me on construction. They showed up promptly for the asbestos tests and returned the results quickly. We had difficulty scheduling the construction discussion - and I called back several times, only to have no one reach back. Part of...
Boston Environmental and Contracting, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2014
When I bought the house they gave me a $2000 credit to have it removed and I believe today with all of the competition it was half the price. They did a fine job. They were 2 people in a truck. What I did was have a separate company do air tests afterwards and the tests were good. They offered...
DUR-ALL Environmental Inc
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Reviewed in November 2013
I had an oil to gas conversion. They did the chimney line on the 11th. The following day on the 12th, I had about 4 or 5 technicians and they came at 8 am and finished at around 2 in the afternoon. After the job I had paid them in full. On the 13th I noticed that I had no hot water. They had...
Universe Home Services
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Reviewed in March 2013
This was a Sandy flooded house. 6 inches of water on the main floor of a 1 floor house, with the most damage done by standing water in the crawl space. I had had the wall taken down 4 feet from the floor on the main level to air out for about a month when the contractor I had selected to put...
Family First Environmental Corp
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Percolation Tests FAQs, answered by experts

Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

Asbestos is a carcinogen, meaning it increases the risk of cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers is linked to several respiratory issues, including asbestosis, or scarring on the lungs, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, another type of cancer. There's also a link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.

Usually, the people most at risk for disease related to asbestos exposure are those who spend a lot of time working around the material without protection. Electricians who work with asbestos wire have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer due to their exposure.

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.

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