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Last update on February 20, 2024

Reviewed in February 2024
I walked into Home Depot and saw a free water test. I did not realize how bad the water was until Bolt came out and tested it. We ended up getting the full system and it was well worth the investment. There was a small drip leak due to a plumbing error but they ended up coming out and fixing it...
HydroSmart
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Reviewed in December 2023
Corey was quick to respond, knowledgeable of mold and proper testing and was very helpful in our tracking down a problematic water source.
CornerStone Mold
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Reviewed in February 2020
Clean chimney and smoke test costs $250. I thought it as pricey. But I needed it done and peace of mind. The people were very nice and professional. Finished in an hour or less. So it doesn't take much. They were prompt and right on time.
Carolina Ductmasters, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2020
Test turned up negative and no remediation was required.
Radon Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in May 2019
The real test of a painter is when something does not go as planned. The original bid had two coats on the back door. It had a grey primer coat and it was still showing through after two coats. Gus came out the next day and put on a third coat as well as touched up woodwork around the front...
CertaPro West Greenville SC
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Reviewed in February 2019
I believed the workers who came to my house more polite and did their job well. They were extremely informative of what could happen one way or the other as far as asbestos in my floor was concerned. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs testing done for asbestos
A&A Asbestos Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
I installed a new water heater myself, turned on the water only to have it spray everywhere. I immediately started looking for a plumber and settled on Plumbing In Pink. Plumbing in Pink arrived within 30 minutes and indicated the connections just needed to be straightened and tightened. They...
Plumbing in Pink
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Reviewed in October 2015
Excellent - arrived on time - finished in short order. Tested before they left.
Ethical Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2015
We, were very pleased with the service that we had with Aarics Irrigation and backflow testing. What we appreciated was that Brandon took the time to answer all our questions. And with this experience we were very pleased.. 
aarics irrigation and landscaping
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Reviewed in October 2013
Eric Knight showed up promptly on time and performed a 3 hour home inspection. During this time he took notes and pointed out several things that needed to be corrected. He took pains to keep the house clean, wearing coveralls and not going under the house until the end. I was emailed a...
Knight Property Services
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It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

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