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First Stop Environmental

Toxic Lead Testing, Radon Gas Testing, Indoor Air Quality Testing,

About us

David Silver, IEP/LMA; holds New York State licensing as a mold assessor, he also has first hand personal experience with molds affecting the health of loved ones in not one but two homes. He has undergone the process of water damage and mold discovery countless times and had his own home undergo extensive demolition, removal of molds, cleaning and rebuilding. He brings a much needed level of empathy to those who are embarking on this kind of endeavor. He recognizes and is sensitive to the high level stress and financial cost this can bring.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
5 years of experience

Services we offer

Mold assessment, indoor air quality testing.

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.910 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
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Showing 1-10 of 10 reviews
Darryn M.
Apr 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
David was not only proficient and professional with a high level of expertise but had such deep heartfelt compassion and empathy for my situation. It was a refreshing and comforting experience to work with David. Given all the unknowns, David's patience and ability to educate me on the potential outcomes really helped to settle me down. I like to know what I'm facing and I feel like David and First Stop Environmental gave me life affirming choices. Thank you.

Brandon Y.
Apr 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I was very happy with David’s work. There are other mold inspectors who offer cheaper options, but you pay for high quality inspection with David. This is the sort of stuff that you don’t want to cut corners with. From the get-go, I felt assured of David’s understanding and expertise in the area of mold. I was pleased with his gameplan that was tailored to my home. It was thoughtful and deliberate; nothing seemed cookie cutter. After the actual inspection, he provided a huge amount of detail and rigor to the lab reports and analysis to help us understand the reality of the situation. He spent ample time walking us through the report and explaining to us best next steps. Additionally, he also provides a detailed gameplan and evaluation criteria for prospective remediators to ensure that they do a good job not only remediating, but also cleaning the toxins. He also brought empathy to his work given his own personal history with mold. I can tell he really cares about his work. He was personable and warm and was very considerate of us. The area of mold inspection and mold remediation seems like a bit of a Wild West, and finding somebody reliable can be challenging. But based on my own experience, I would recommend David to do the inspection well. Thanks David.
Response from First Stop Environmental
"[Member Name Removed], Thanks very much for taking time to share your experience. It is most thoughtful and kind."

Andy S.
Feb 2024
5.0
Google Review
David is a pleasure to work with -- thorough and deliberate in everything he does, ready to share his knowledge and able to make everything understandable. We are enjoying working with him, respect his intelligence and empathy, and feel confident that with him in our corner our remediation -- a difficult task by any standard - will be done successfully.
Response from First Stop Environmental
"Thank you for the vote of confidence Andy. It's much appreciated! You do indeed have a journey ahead of you. Take it one step at a time."

C D.
May 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
David spends the time to get to the bottom of the issues with the proper investigative and testing tools. He thoroughly combed through our entire home and provided a detailed plan to help us remediate. He has a wonderful demeanor. Approachable and bright.

Jenna V.
Aug 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
If you are looking for a true expert and absolute perfection in anything having to do with mold, look no further than David Silver. This man is like a walking encyclopedia on the topic. He can tell you about every single type of mold inside and out and answer any questions you may have in the most thorough detail. We hired David to do a mold inspection on the house that we have been renting since March. Since we moved in, my 1.5 year old son and 3.5 year old daughter. And my husband and I kept getting sick and no one was getting better. Both kids had high fevers, respiratory issues, sinus issues, were sleepy, diarrhea, etc. Both were at the doctor several times, both were in the emergency room, both were on antibiotics, but no one was getting better. As a mother I knew something more was going on. I started asking around and some people suggested mold. Of course my husband thought I was crazy. But something had to be done. I posted the job and David Silver got in touch with me Right away and I believe he did the inspection that week. Within a day or two he sent me a full detailed report with pictures, and also went over it with my husband and I. ( I already knew I was right- mothers intuition) - there was in fact more mold inside the house than outside !!! Big problem!! We hired a remediation company and had to stay in a hotel for about 9 days. David came ASAP to do the clearance. He overnighted the results so we could get back to living our lives as soon as possible. But, sadly David found more mold. If there is mold in your house, David Silver WILL find it. So the remediation team came in again, and next week at 9 am David will be here to do another clearance. I’m sure he will be here before 9 because he is more than punctual! I’m so glad that I was lucky enough to meet David because not only is he an absolute expert at what he does, but he is an all around wonderful person!!!
Response from First Stop Environmental
"[Member Name Removed], I'm blushing. Thank you for such a glowing review. fingers crossed that things are resolved finally."

Fabio A.
Aug 2022
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Professional and expedient service.

Pat O.
Feb 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
The work was very professionally completed with all questions answered. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND First Stop Environmental.

Ilona A.
Feb 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
First Stop Environmental provided excellent and timely service, clear communication, and thorough documentation. Highly recommended.

David C.
Aug 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was excellent. They were great, responsive, and very informative.

Pat N.
Jul 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very Well! Dave was punctual and very thorough in his evaluation of mold in my basement. His knowledge and observations were very impressive. I await the results of his evaluation in the following days and would highly recommend his services.

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FAQ

First Stop Environmental is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

First Stop Environmental accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, First Stop Environmental offers free project estimates.

No, First Stop Environmental does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, First Stop Environmental does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, First Stop Environmental offers emergency services.

No, First Stop Environmental does not offer warranties.