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Reviewed in February 2020
Bill and his wife Deanna were extremely professional and thorough. I wanted to be present for the inspection and they welcomed me with open arms. Answered all of my questions, and went above and beyond to ensure that I left the inspection comfortable. Bill can perform radon testing and is...
Snyder Home Buyers Inspection Services
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Reviewed in December 2016
Derek came the same day I called, performed the assessment and responded with lab results the following day . He was knowledgable and thorough and pleasant. He gave me a range of possible prices depending on how extensive the problem was and how many lab tests he would have to run. It ended up...
D&S Mold Assessment, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2016
He arrived much earlier and had been on the roof and done a thou rough walk around the property prior to my arrival and then walked through all findings with myself and my agent. Had all waters running from time of arrival to exit, checking for leaks and all surrounding walls for moisture...
Spec-Pro Home Inspections
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Reviewed in November 2014
<p>Bruce showed up within the scheduled window. I had told the receptionist when placing my order that I the seats were worn and needed replacement. Bruce showed up with the proper tools to extract the old seats and had a divider box full of possible replacement seats. When he got the most...
Ace Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in September 2014
Had a multipart mold remediation problem and some old water damage and also wanted some testing done. We realized testing wasn't needed because the mold is clearly established in the house. Even so, he gave me TONS of advice. He talked me through the different kinds of remedation for the...
Upstate Certified Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2013
Scott came and ran tests fore mold spores in basement and house He is very nice to talk to very smart knows his stuff tests came back and we do have a problem in basement <br />
Wise Home Solutions Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2013
Overall well. Jim has done work at the house before and does a good job. willing to work with a homeowner with skills to keep job moving and cost down. Two minot problems -- (1) an uncrimped pipe cause a leak and ceiling damage at pressure test, and (2) a shower valve was installed upside...
MELDEN PLUMBING & HEATING
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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.

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

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

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