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Last update on June 12, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
VERY PROFESSIONAL- John has been our go to plumbing guy for years now. He has replaced kitchen faucets, moved the toilet in our half bath, replaced outdoor water spigots, replaced tankless water system and more. He and his team are dependable, honest and quick to respond!! John explains / shows...
Halter Plumbing & Water Works
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Reviewed in April 2022
I was very pleased with the work that was done on our two bathrooms. One bathroom was a guest bathroom ... we had wall paper taken down, painted, new toilet, new plumbing for sink with fixtures, and a new floor. The other main bath had wall paper removed, new vanity, countertop and sink,...
D'Angelo's Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in November 2021
JC was the 3rd company to give me a quote for replacing my gutters. John told me I actually didnâ t need new gutters and that they could just â tune them upâ . That consisted of testing pitch of gutters, installing hidden hangers where gutters were moving away from the fascia board and...
JC Insulation Services and Gutters
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Reviewed in November 2020
Referred me to his partner at Expert Environmental, Brian Walloch who actually did the test. Very pleased with the way they communicated and helped me understand the process.
Turn Key Home Inspections
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Reviewed in May 2016
Not that I know anything about plumbing, but it feels as though it went well. After the first snake attempt, Ben tested the sinks and they filled up again. Grrrr. He was very calming and said it's ok, we'll do it again. Second snake worked like a charm. He tested the sinks until he was...
Meister Plumbing Incorporated
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Reviewed in January 2015
The kit arrived quickly and was very easy to do the testing by following the enclosed instructions. I mailed back the test slides and the results were provided to me within 48 hours. 
Moldlab
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Reviewed in October 2014
I was satisfied with the advice and the testing.
Comprehensive Mold Management LLC
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Reviewed in May 2014
Determined that the igniter was bad on the oven. Had a replacement in his van. Replaced the igniter and tested for operation. Worked perfectly. in and out in less then 30 minutes. Very courteous. Advised that the igniters last 5 to 7 years generally. That is good knowledge to have. Very...
Pro-Tech Appliance
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Reviewed in December 2013
They explained how they do the testing and what the results mean. No pressure to buy anything. Peace of mind knowing the units were working safely and efficiently.
Berkeley Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in July 2012
Technician was very friendly without being too talkative. Explained to me why I needed to have the backflow certification. During the process of testing, a valve broke off as he was untightening it. It had been overtightened prevously apparently, which led to its being cracked and dripping...
Penfield Plumbing
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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)

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

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.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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

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