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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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Last update on July 20, 2016

Reviewed in July 2016
They arrived at the approximate time and did all necessary work. They cleared the clog which was under a concrete floor. Tested water flow twice and were done in approximately one hour.
Drain-Away Sewer and Drain Service
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Reviewed in September 2015
During a home inspection (by someone else) of a house we were considering purchasing, our inspector pointed out some rotted door frames, and encouraged us to get an estimate for the purpose of negotiating with the seller. I contacted ICC Construction and was pleased that he agreed to come out...
ICC Construction llC
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Reviewed in December 2013
Did not get any testing results or any detailed advice. It was just based on guess and beliefs and No strong facts were presented. The service was useless and waste of money.
NU-Life Resources
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Reviewed in December 2013
Tech showed up on time, did the work, that's it - it all went well. I'd have Farrell Brothers back to do any plumbing work. Tech was very good and very knowledgeable. I'd never had the hot water heater drained before so wanted to have it done the first time by someone who knew what...
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING
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Reviewed in April 2013
Expediant performed a conventional mold remediation in the bathroom of a house I rent in Albany. A mold remover was applied to all surfaces in the affected bathroom. The service person returned in about one week to perform a test which would establish whether all of the mold was removed. The lab...
Expediant Environmental Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2013
I contacted Pete on January 21 to perform some plumbing services as I was in the midst of a bathroom remodel. Specifically, I asked him to install two new shutoffs for the vanity and to extend them further to accommodate my new cabinet installation. He contacted me by email a few hours...
Pete The Plumber NY
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Reviewed in November 2011
Very proficient technician, he listened carefully to what I told him. Then focused on the likely source of the problems and fixed it in about one hour. Ran several tests on system components, eliminating possibilities.
Crisafulli Bros Plumbing & Heating Contractors Inc
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Reviewed in June 2011
I was extremely pleased. Scott listened to all my concerns before he decided what would be the best approach to use. He gave me different cost options on the tests and approaches. The report was available via email to me within a few days the following week and Scott called and said if I had any...
Wise Home Solutions Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2010
Called Enviro-test on Friday, left message, Mark called back and scheduled the assessment for the next day. (He is based in Saratoga: don't let the company's Amityville address deter you from hiring him to do work in the Capital region). He arrived at 8:00 AM and left around 12:00. He tested...
Enviro-Test
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Percolation Tests FAQs, answered by experts

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

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

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

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

The cost for asbestos testing typically ranges from $400 to $800. The final price depends on several factors, including the number of samples needed, the size and age of the property, and the professional's expertise required for comprehensive testing. Larger or older properties may have higher costs.

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