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Last update on December 04, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
They did a great job and did it quickly. I needed a hole repaired in my pipes where rodents had chewed through. My technician also was able to unplug my toilet with just the plunger saving me over $200 more. He was very professional and friendly also. Thanks for a job well done!!!!
Stutzman Services Inc
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Reviewed in September 2024
I had an old, manufactured home that I needed tested for asbestos and demolished. Professional Abatement LLC could meet my needs. I contacted Javier, who came to the location where I discussed my needs and concerns. He explained the process of asbestos testing and demolition, going over exactly...
Professional Abatement Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
My kitchen and bathrooms were spotless! I definitely needed some help deep cleaning! Great for your money! Would definitely hire again!
Maries Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2023
Pro Tech Construction excelled in fulfilling our hopes of our dream kitchen in a difficult, small space with big ideas. We were thrilled with the end result and our kitchen was transformed from an embarrassment to a show-stopper. Through excellent communication, planning, patience on both ends...
Pro Tech + Construction LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
Leo arrived on time. Took 13 samples for asbestos test. Charged me $30/sample and $250 for service call. Sample gathering took 30 minutes. I had to contact Leo several times a week later to obtain results. Only 12 samples evaluated. Lab story and Leo's stories did not match. I received,...
Fastrak Oregon, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2017
They were on time and completed the job according to schedule. The cleanup was very good. Now I can begin the remodeling knowing that I don't have to worry about asbestos. I would definitely hire Wally and crew again. As we got into the work, we discovered some additional work to do. They were...
W L THOMAS ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
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Reviewed in February 2017
Adam (the owner) did not bother to crawl under the house to evaluate the damage, which we later learned is critically important. Instead, he use a moisture meter inserted through the flooring to measure and estimate the extent of damage. He then came up with an extremely high estimate which...
PuroClean Certified Restoration
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Reviewed in January 2014
When Jeanette arrived to do the estimate, she examined the carpets, asked about the origins of the various stains and talked with me about possible difficult areas. She also did a quick test on our persian area rug, found that she was able to lift a little of the color and told me that while...
Clearly Superior Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2010
The "Beavers" arrived promptly, listened to my tale of woe, and immediately set to work. I chose to upgrade the kind of hosebib I had (which I am very glad I did), and they crawled under the house to replace the first. After they replaced the second hosebib, they tested to broken pipe (found...
Beaver Plumbing & Heating Inc
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Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

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.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

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