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Reviewed in December 2022
Came out promptly, very friendly and professional â ¦inspected for mold, honest about not finding any concerns discussed what to look for. Listened to issue I was having and continued to look until finding the source of the smell, unvented sewer vent, recommended a plumber. They were honest,...
Integra-Clean & Dry
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Reviewed in November 2019
Victor was a pleasure to deal with and did a very thorough job. He was very informative, answered all of our question s in detail and went above and beyond with his testing. Would highly recommend him.
Mold Extraction NEPA, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2018
I had to reschedule the appointment because they had equipment issues. However the tech did show up for the rescheduled appointment and was very professional and thorough. Actually this was the first time the system was tested by the person I had in to service my boiler. Highly recommended!!!
Green Planet Solutions Corporation
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Reviewed in October 2018
They came in November 2017 and tested and did a wipe down of the furniture. I did not have the money at the time to purchase a commercial dehumidifier ($2100.00) that they told me to purchase so I used dehumidifier from Home Depot. They came back in the spring when the mold was still around and...
Expediant Environmental Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
The test results were sent to me very promptly after I submitted the testing materials in the containers provided in the postage prepaid mailer.. <br />
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in September 2015
Mike came right on time and we immediately knew he was extremely knowledgable. He was very thorough and took the time to explain each discovery to the fullest extent. He spent roughly 3 hours total. He tested each and every outlet, light switch, faucet, appliance, window, climbed on the roof,...
Mike Stabile Home Inspections Inc
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Reviewed in December 2014
The company claims to offer a BPI energy audit and Duct leakage test. They had an appointment set for running both tests today @ 10 AM. I took the day off and no one showed up, and no one called. I was skeptical about them when one of the representatives told me that they run the BPI energy...
Green Eco Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2013
Things went very well. Due to heavy traffic, John from Green Man arrived 1/2 an hour after the scheduled time. I was not surprised as his office had called in advance to let me know John was running 1/2 an hour late (which was not a problem). John arrived and did a walk around my house and...
Green Man Exterminator, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2012
House was properly resupported and while digging for supports Gino noticed a larger water problem then originally thought. Additional sump pump and pit was suggested with extra drains prior to pouring concrete. I agreed and am glad I did. Pouring of concrete is complete. It's a large basement...
Eco Builder Services Co
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If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

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

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

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