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• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

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Last update on May 05, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
John was prompt which is a requirement for a good review as my time is precious. He was very professional and courteous. He completed replacing my outside faucet and tested it relatively quickly. The faucet works very well now!
South Bay Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2025
Very good experience with winterization and backflow testing,
Cross Island Irrigation LLC
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Reviewed in October 2025
I work with this company on a weekly basis, and Jon and his team are by far the most professional in the industry. Their turnaround time on testing is unmatched — quick, efficient, and reliable. There’s no cutting corners, no wasted time, just straight results done the right way. The team is...
Sound Environmental Solutions Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2024
Alain was well informed, pleasant and patient. He explained what tests he thought were necessary to ascertain whether mold was present or not. He answered my many questions, and also told me where he thought that testing was unnecessary. This inspired my confidence in his ability and...
Inspectro, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2023
If you ever need a mold inspection there’s no one better than Art at Enviro test , he was very knowledgeable , very professional. He responded right away to my mold issue He gives off this energy that he actually cares. Perfect customer service that we all wish for .
Enviro-Test
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Reviewed in January 2021
Very professional, arrived on time, very knowledgeable about the issue we had, explained every step of the process and delivered the results of the tests within one day. I would use Benard Building Inspections again if needed and would recommend him highly if someone askes for a recommendation
Benard Building Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2020
Barry was very professional and competitive in the cost of the testing. He .came when he said he would and performed the promised services. I would recommend him for testing if you suspect a mold problem. Margery
All Green Air, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2020
Simply Pur was very thorough in testing my water and coming up with the right filtration system for my needs. They explained everything I needed to know about the water in my area, the filtration process and maintenance. They even offered to remove my system when I have my kitchen remodeled and...
Simply PUR Water Filtration
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Reviewed in December 2019
G.C.U did a great job removing the asbestos pipe insulation and asbestos tile from my basement. I hired a third party air monitoring company and they tested the air before and after the abatement. The air tests both came back with no asbestos fibers. The third party air testing company sent me...
G.C. Upstate Environmental Solutions, Corp.
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Reviewed in April 2019
Vernon answered my questions and he was quick to write up the results of the test and send it to me.
S & B Environmental, LLC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

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