Ricky was here as promised on Thursday, (3 days after my call) and was able to find the crack under the deck, next to the steps. The next day, it was fixed and I couldn’t be happier. Other leak detection companies were over $6-800 for just the detection. Mine was $495 and the repair was...

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- Kelly G.
- Christine Y.
JR and his assistant were very efficient in the leak detection process and had provided several options. They were the only company out of three that offered rerouting the water line as an option. This saved us a major headache of drilling a hole in the middle of the living room and having...
- Liane T.
I've used three other leak detection companies in the past and am very satisfied with the service Ryan has provided. I called Ryan on a Thursday, he ran some tests on Friday and Saturday, and completed the repairs on Saturday. Of all of the people who have worked on my pool, he is the most...
- Timothy S.
They were among the best companies that I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with! Initially, my wife and I thought we wanted to have a tankless water heater the house, given that our water heater is located in an attic. However, after doing thorough measurements and research, Tierney...
- Reba L.
Mark is a really great guy. Very friendly, very professional, will difintiely leave you with the impression that he is there to help you. He systematically checked every possbile cause of the leak, even diving the pool in 55 degree water to check the drain and the housing around the...
- Stephen S.
Roland Hook and the team from Basement Detective were great to work with. They came in, diagnosed our problem, offered a couple of solutions, and once we chose a solution they were thorough and completed the work on time. They answered all of our questions and we would recommend them...
- Balaji P.
We detected water in our living room area and found Stacey who was working in the area. He diagnosed and fixed the pipes for a nominal price. We got three quotes from different people but Stacey was thorough and was very knowledgeable. We are glad we chose Calahan and will definetly call...
- Keith W.
I called this company on Friday morning, December 16, because we had detected a strong smell of burning plastic in our dining room and were planning to leave town the next morning for a few days. The lady that answered the phone was very pleasant and, appreciating the urgency of our...
- Debby K.
They did what we asked of them. I was hoping they would fix it, but they only detected it. My Dad was able to fix the problem without removing all the tile, as American Leak told us. The information they gave me was not what my Dad found. I wouldn't hire them again.
- Brian D.
The individual that answered the phone me that he used to use a sub-contractor for remediation of radon, but that sub-contractor is no longer in business. He said that the nearest remediator is in Austin.. Instead of using a "professional" for testing, I picked up a couple of test kits at...
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Integrity Restoration Management
Integrity Restoration Management
We specialize in water and smoke restoration services caused by fires, flooding, etc. We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
We specialize in water and smoke restoration services caused by fires, flooding, etc. We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
Disaster Recovery Consultants
Disaster Recovery Consultants
Disaster Recovery Consultants is a trusted provider of comprehensive testing and compliance services for asbestos, lead, and mold issues. Our expert team specializes in: Asbestos Management Services: Comprehensive asbestos inspections Asbestos identification and sampling Ambient, personal, and clearance air monitoring for asbestos activities Development of asbestos management plans Lead Testing: Lead management in commercial and residential settings Lead sampling and content identification Regulatory compliance analysis for lead removal Management of lead removal projects We pride ourselves on professional, practical, and economical solutions to environmental concerns. Whether it’s mold, asbestos, or lead, count on Disaster Recovery Consultants for reliable expertise. 🌿🔍🏢
Disaster Recovery Consultants is a trusted provider of comprehensive testing and compliance services for asbestos, lead, and mold issues. Our expert team specializes in: Asbestos Management Services: Comprehensive asbestos inspections Asbestos identification and sampling Ambient, personal, and clearance air monitoring for asbestos activities Development of asbestos management plans Lead Testing: Lead management in commercial and residential settings Lead sampling and content identification Regulatory compliance analysis for lead removal Management of lead removal projects We pride ourselves on professional, practical, and economical solutions to environmental concerns. Whether it’s mold, asbestos, or lead, count on Disaster Recovery Consultants for reliable expertise. 🌿🔍🏢

Barrett Environmental LLC
Barrett Environmental LLC
Barrett Environmental specializes in mold inspections and indoor air quality testing. Barrett Environmental uses mold dog detections, state of the art testing equipment to ensure the air you breath is clean and healthy. Barrett Environmental is owned by Tate Barrett, Ph.D., who is a licensed Mold Assessment Consultant by the State of Texas and a Council-certified Residential Indoor Environmentalist.
"Quick response. They were thorough and very knowledgeable. They showed up when they said they would. They gave me a full report the same day and I'm very happy about that. They were able to do the job within 5 days and that's one of the reasons why we went with them."
Heather G on March 2020
Barrett Environmental specializes in mold inspections and indoor air quality testing. Barrett Environmental uses mold dog detections, state of the art testing equipment to ensure the air you breath is clean and healthy. Barrett Environmental is owned by Tate Barrett, Ph.D., who is a licensed Mold Assessment Consultant by the State of Texas and a Council-certified Residential Indoor Environmentalist.
"Quick response. They were thorough and very knowledgeable. They showed up when they said they would. They gave me a full report the same day and I'm very happy about that. They were able to do the job within 5 days and that's one of the reasons why we went with them."
Heather G on March 2020

IAQM LLC
IAQM LLC
Indoor Air Quality Management LLC (IAQM) is a BBB-accredited and Texas-licensed mold remediation company serving the DFW area. We offer FREE estimates. We are a friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive team with over 20 years of experience in the business. Contact us today. We are here to help!
"Great service! We got a quick turnaround and got timely communication throughout. I'm a Realtor and I was representing the seller in a transaction when we found out mold remediation was needed. We needed it done right and quickly to meet our closing date. Valeria was on top of the project the entire time and followed up frequently. It was a great experience. I would definitely use them again."
Abigail D on March 2022
Indoor Air Quality Management LLC (IAQM) is a BBB-accredited and Texas-licensed mold remediation company serving the DFW area. We offer FREE estimates. We are a friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive team with over 20 years of experience in the business. Contact us today. We are here to help!
"Great service! We got a quick turnaround and got timely communication throughout. I'm a Realtor and I was representing the seller in a transaction when we found out mold remediation was needed. We needed it done right and quickly to meet our closing date. Valeria was on top of the project the entire time and followed up frequently. It was a great experience. I would definitely use them again."
Abigail D on March 2022

Clear Environmental
Clear Environmental
Clear Environmental offers quality and affordable demolition, asbestos testing, abatement and mold remediation. With our 18 years experience in the construction field, we are licensed and insured so you can rest assure that the job will be done right. Call us today to schedule an appointment. You can also email us any information on your project at [email protected].
"Very honest and professional"
Jake M on January 2023
Clear Environmental offers quality and affordable demolition, asbestos testing, abatement and mold remediation. With our 18 years experience in the construction field, we are licensed and insured so you can rest assure that the job will be done right. Call us today to schedule an appointment. You can also email us any information on your project at [email protected].
"Very honest and professional"
Jake M on January 2023

The Radon Boss LLC
The Radon Boss LLC
I bring over a decade of PM development and construction experience combined with a passion for environmental health and safety to every home and multi-family community we serve. My background in construction to underground civil design and final inspections have equipped me with the expertise needed to deliver highly effective radon design, testing, & mitigation services. My commitment to accurate and reliable results have allowed me to make informed recommendations that prioritize client safety without compromising ownership's profitability. I'm dedicated to making the radon testing and mitigations processes efficient and straightforward. With a positive attitude and a commitment to exceptional service, I work tirelessly to deliver radon system designs, radon levels, and recommendations in final reports with industry-leading turnaround times. I look forward to continuing to raise awareness about radon safety and helping protect our communities from this invisible threat.
I bring over a decade of PM development and construction experience combined with a passion for environmental health and safety to every home and multi-family community we serve. My background in construction to underground civil design and final inspections have equipped me with the expertise needed to deliver highly effective radon design, testing, & mitigation services. My commitment to accurate and reliable results have allowed me to make informed recommendations that prioritize client safety without compromising ownership's profitability. I'm dedicated to making the radon testing and mitigations processes efficient and straightforward. With a positive attitude and a commitment to exceptional service, I work tirelessly to deliver radon system designs, radon levels, and recommendations in final reports with industry-leading turnaround times. I look forward to continuing to raise awareness about radon safety and helping protect our communities from this invisible threat.

DNH Property Inspections
DNH Property Inspections
At DNH Property Inspections, we bring nearly 20 years of experience and advanced technology to every job, delivering thorough evaluations and peace of mind. Each inspection includes a detailed digital report with photos and videos, delivered within 24 hours. Our services cover everything from standard home inspections to add-ons like sewer scope, thermal imaging, WDI/termite, pool, sprinkler, septic, and environmental testing (mold, air quality, asbestos, lead, radon, and water). As a Certified Master Inspector, we ensure professional, reliable results every time. To make the process even smoother, we provide Repair Pricer access to generate real-world repair estimates, HomeBinder to help clients manage ongoing home maintenance, and a Utility Concierge service to find the best utility deals and handle set-up. With professionalism, clear communication, and client care at our core, DNH makes the inspection process simple and stress-free for buyers, sellers, and agents. Schedule Today
"My inspector, Justin, did a great job with my apartment inspection. He was very thorough and found that the dishwasher wasn?t working, which was really important for me to know. Because of his inspection, I?ve decided I don?t even want the place if they aren?t going to fix it. I?m glad I was able to be there the whole time, and Justin took the time to answer all of my questions clearly. I really appreciate his professionalism and would recommend him to anyone needing an inspection."
Ayden A on August 2025
At DNH Property Inspections, we bring nearly 20 years of experience and advanced technology to every job, delivering thorough evaluations and peace of mind. Each inspection includes a detailed digital report with photos and videos, delivered within 24 hours. Our services cover everything from standard home inspections to add-ons like sewer scope, thermal imaging, WDI/termite, pool, sprinkler, septic, and environmental testing (mold, air quality, asbestos, lead, radon, and water). As a Certified Master Inspector, we ensure professional, reliable results every time. To make the process even smoother, we provide Repair Pricer access to generate real-world repair estimates, HomeBinder to help clients manage ongoing home maintenance, and a Utility Concierge service to find the best utility deals and handle set-up. With professionalism, clear communication, and client care at our core, DNH makes the inspection process simple and stress-free for buyers, sellers, and agents. Schedule Today
"My inspector, Justin, did a great job with my apartment inspection. He was very thorough and found that the dishwasher wasn?t working, which was really important for me to know. Because of his inspection, I?ve decided I don?t even want the place if they aren?t going to fix it. I?m glad I was able to be there the whole time, and Justin took the time to answer all of my questions clearly. I really appreciate his professionalism and would recommend him to anyone needing an inspection."
Ayden A on August 2025
Flamingo Floodworks
Flamingo Floodworks
Flamingo Floodworks is ready to help you out when you find yourself ankle-deep in water from a busted pipe, leaking AC drain, an overflowing washing machine, and any other water damage emergencies. We go above and beyond. That's why we only have 5-star reviews. Our mission is to provide concierge service while drying your property using IICRC standards. We know experiencing water damage in your home can be frightening, bewildering, and stressful. Our customer pledge is a solemn commitment to guide you through this daunting journey with compassion and expertise. We promise to be your trusted partner, providing swift and efficient water remediation solutions to restore your peace of mind and property. Our highly skilled and empathetic team will not only alleviate the immediate crisis but also offer a helping hand in navigating the complex processes of insurance claims and rebuilding. We treat your home as if it were our own, ensuring that you emerge from this scary and unfamiliar experience with a home that is dry, safe, and back to “the way it was” as fast as possible. Trust us, we're here for you. Flamingo Floodworks | 945-295-0050 text or call 24/7 | Free remote assessments flood | water damage | water emergency | pipe leak | broken water heater | restoration experts | water removal
Flamingo Floodworks is ready to help you out when you find yourself ankle-deep in water from a busted pipe, leaking AC drain, an overflowing washing machine, and any other water damage emergencies. We go above and beyond. That's why we only have 5-star reviews. Our mission is to provide concierge service while drying your property using IICRC standards. We know experiencing water damage in your home can be frightening, bewildering, and stressful. Our customer pledge is a solemn commitment to guide you through this daunting journey with compassion and expertise. We promise to be your trusted partner, providing swift and efficient water remediation solutions to restore your peace of mind and property. Our highly skilled and empathetic team will not only alleviate the immediate crisis but also offer a helping hand in navigating the complex processes of insurance claims and rebuilding. We treat your home as if it were our own, ensuring that you emerge from this scary and unfamiliar experience with a home that is dry, safe, and back to “the way it was” as fast as possible. Trust us, we're here for you. Flamingo Floodworks | 945-295-0050 text or call 24/7 | Free remote assessments flood | water damage | water emergency | pipe leak | broken water heater | restoration experts | water removal
J&W Remodeling
J&W Remodeling
Elevating your space with a decade in water restoration and over two decades in remodeling, our foundation rests on Experience, Integrity, Quality, and Trust. Explore a spectrum of services from ROOFING to GENERAL REMODELING, CONTRACTING, and intricate kitchen/bath transformations. Our expertise extends to painting, fencing, concrete, carpentry, tiling, and water extraction, delivering excellence. Embrace peace of mind with our meticulous WATER AND FIRE RESTORATION, complete with 24/7 emergency services and seamless insurance claim facilitation. Redefining spaces, redefining expectations.
"This work could not have gone better. J&W had a perfect job completed. They had shingles replaced, replaced gutters, repaired ceilings including g texturing and paining. The straightened out fence, power washed it and stained it. Everything looks as good as when we first purchased our home. However, the biggest thing they did was prove to the insurance company, using pictures and videos, that the work needed done. It was a huge difference in what the insurance adjuster reported. They handled the paper work with and communications to the insurance company and kept me informed. They are very personable, polite, honest and Godly father and son company. I hope I never have trouble like this again, but if I do, I WILL be using J&W."
Jerry S on July 2023
Elevating your space with a decade in water restoration and over two decades in remodeling, our foundation rests on Experience, Integrity, Quality, and Trust. Explore a spectrum of services from ROOFING to GENERAL REMODELING, CONTRACTING, and intricate kitchen/bath transformations. Our expertise extends to painting, fencing, concrete, carpentry, tiling, and water extraction, delivering excellence. Embrace peace of mind with our meticulous WATER AND FIRE RESTORATION, complete with 24/7 emergency services and seamless insurance claim facilitation. Redefining spaces, redefining expectations.
"This work could not have gone better. J&W had a perfect job completed. They had shingles replaced, replaced gutters, repaired ceilings including g texturing and paining. The straightened out fence, power washed it and stained it. Everything looks as good as when we first purchased our home. However, the biggest thing they did was prove to the insurance company, using pictures and videos, that the work needed done. It was a huge difference in what the insurance adjuster reported. They handled the paper work with and communications to the insurance company and kept me informed. They are very personable, polite, honest and Godly father and son company. I hope I never have trouble like this again, but if I do, I WILL be using J&W."
Jerry S on July 2023
GRS Pros
GRS Pros
Since our humble beginning nearly 20 years ago as a regional disaster response unit, GRS Pros (Greenlight Restoration Solutions) has transformed into a full-service construction, remodeling, remediation, and restoration company. Whether you are planning a complete home remodel, refreshing an outdated bathroom into your dream retreat, building a gourmet kitchen on a budget, restoring your home after a fire or flood, adding an addition to your home, or better utilizing your outdoor living space, we are committed to providing the utmost integrity, quality craftsmanship, and constant communication and follow-up throughout the process. Built on Trust is not just our motto, it’s how we do business. Let us be the ones to earn your trust.
"TLDR: GRS Pro’s lied to us for over a year about starting our project, tried to knowingly submit fraudulent plans to the city, and has failed to provide a refund for 4 months. Stay far, far away from them. Full story: Our experience with GRS Pros has been embarrassingly bad. Like, "you couldn’t make this up if you tried" bad. If you expect any form of honesty, communication, or even work from the companies you hire, stay far, far away from GRS Pros. You’d be better off giving your money to a homeless shelter, at least then it would do some good. We hired GRS Pros, or Greenlight Restoration Services based in Flower Mound Texas around December of 2020 to build an addition onto our home. My elderly mother-in-law moved in with us and needed an area to live/sleep in since she’s still independent and doesn’t have other options. They were quick to come over, take their measurements, and tell us all about how they would take great care of us. They are very proud of their 3-Right Guarantee, turned out to be nothing but a line. We signed a contract with them around December of 2020 and they told us that we should expect them to be done around April of 2021, give or take. We wrote them a check for a deposit and they were on their way. On January 12th the project manager told us he was going to the city to get the permit process started. We assumed it was under way and would be done soon. 2 months later we had to ask again and received a message that he’d been “bugging the city” to get it done, and that he would "stop by in person tomorrow to see what I can do”. For the next 2 months, we were fed a steady diet of same story over and over again. “The city is being slow, you know how hard they are to work with” (turns out our city is fantastic to work with), or “we have someone going there in person to sit outside the city offices to get things done”, or “someone is coming by later today to measure something, don’t worry, we are almost ready”. He must have gotten tired of coming up with new excuses, because after 3 months of this the excuses stopped and they just resorted to ignoring our messages for a few weeks at a time. Must be a company theme because first the PM did it, then the company Ops director, and finally the owner. Around May they started to blame someone new. I guess the same old excuses get boring for those with their pants on fire too. For the next few months it was all the architects fault because they didn’t do the drawings right. “They will be done with the drawings in a week, and then we will have permits a couple weeks after that”. “I’m supposed to have the drawings today, I’ll keep you updated”. “It’s all looking good, I’m getting the schedules all put together for the subs”, and finally “I’ll go to the city tomorrow in person, they will look the plans over, and then they will approve them in person”. Around the beginning of June I finally decided it was time to check with the city and get some things confirmed. After all, if the city was responsible for all these delays maybe a citizen could help move things along, right? So I called the city, and guess what?!? THEY HADN’T EVEN REGISTERED WITH THE CITY!!! THEY HADN’T EVEN STARTED THE PROCESS!!! THE CITY HAD NO IDEA WHO GRS WAS!!! About this time the story really changed. I had misunderstood them, our PM said. "It wasn’t the city who was being slow, it was the architectural firm who hadn’t sent the drawings over". "Well, they sent the drawings, but they didn’t do it correctly". On, and on, and on… Now they started telling me they needed to spend more money to get the plans re-done. The architects drew up the plans wrong and were refusing to get them fixed. The architects really screwed up, and were ignoring them and not responding to their emails (man, GRS must really have it tough to be surrounded by so much incompetence). The plans they sent over weren’t good enough, and didn’t have what was needed. They needed to spend more. Well guess what? I called the city again, around Halloween, to check on their story and confirm that they had actually been working on the permits. GRS finally registered as a contractor with the city (the very first step) 4 days before I called and had just submitted plans to the city. ALMOST 1 YEAR AFTER THEY SAID THEY HAD!!! I was expecting to get all kinds of run-a-round from the city based on what GRS had told me. Nothing could be further from the truth. I called the city and within 2 hours the guy responsible for approving permits had called me back on his personal cell, making sure I knew he was available to help. He explained that GRS had just registered with the city and had submitted plans that were nowhere near complete. This is where it gets good (maybe even criminal). We were building an addition that would include a bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, and small kitchenette. GRS told us our city didn’t like those, so they would have to be careful with getting it approved. I had no idea what that meant, they were the experts, right? So I went along with what they said. Turns out “being careful” meant submitting plans to the city that were fraudulent. They intended to build out the shell, not tell the city about the water and power lines, then come back after the city had approved it, tear the walls open, and install the electric and water lines after the fact! Careful, fraudulent, more or less the same thing apparently! So when the city permit guy got these lame plans, he knew something was wrong. He asked a few questions like “what’s the purpose of the addition” and other reasonable questions. Well GRS promptly threw this guy under the bus saying he was being ridiculous, and that they had never had so many issues getting permits or that they had never been asked these questions before. Apparently the reason the plans were wrong was that they didn’t include any of the necessary info, like where the plumbing or electric lines would be! Imagine that! The ironic part here is that the city has absolutely no problem with the kind of addition we were planning on doing. So GRS lied to us and made life harder for everyone for no good reason! I’m not sure what GRS’s end game was here, but they chose to lie to us for months about the permits, the plans, what was going on, and who knows what else. At this time, I’d finally had enough. I demanded a refund in mid November. Now the company Ops director steps in to handle things. He calls me directly, telling me that they had “not mismanaged things” and that was a “sword he’d die on”. He wasn’t willing to provide a full refund since they had already spent money on plans and some landscaping (they paid a guy to come move some sprinkler lines as some token work. He disabled our sprinkler system, removed some pieces, and said he couldn’t do anything else at that point). Since they were almost done with the plans, he would see that they were finished, give them to us, and then refund the rest of our money. That was almost 4 months ago and guess what still hasn’t happened yet? If you guessed getting completed plans or a refund check, you are right!!! He was kind enough to call me and try to persuade me to take over the permitting process though. It would be better and faster he said. Hah! At this point I don’t trust any of the work they have done. I don’t believe the plans will have any value and I certainly don’t want them working on my house. I want a full refund, and I want them to get my sprinkler system fixed (the sprinkler guy seems like the only one who knows what he’s doing). What I think happened is they quoted us a price, then realized that costs were going up and decided they either couldn’t do it or wanted to do more profitable jobs. Now it’s been a full year since they were supposed to have started, they have a large deposit check, and now as we are looking for other contractors we are getting quotes that are 2-4x higher. Yes, 2-4 times more, which is way out of our budget. Thanks to their negligence we are now priced out of an addition and having to scramble to fig"
Brandon H on March 2022
Since our humble beginning nearly 20 years ago as a regional disaster response unit, GRS Pros (Greenlight Restoration Solutions) has transformed into a full-service construction, remodeling, remediation, and restoration company. Whether you are planning a complete home remodel, refreshing an outdated bathroom into your dream retreat, building a gourmet kitchen on a budget, restoring your home after a fire or flood, adding an addition to your home, or better utilizing your outdoor living space, we are committed to providing the utmost integrity, quality craftsmanship, and constant communication and follow-up throughout the process. Built on Trust is not just our motto, it’s how we do business. Let us be the ones to earn your trust.
"TLDR: GRS Pro’s lied to us for over a year about starting our project, tried to knowingly submit fraudulent plans to the city, and has failed to provide a refund for 4 months. Stay far, far away from them. Full story: Our experience with GRS Pros has been embarrassingly bad. Like, "you couldn’t make this up if you tried" bad. If you expect any form of honesty, communication, or even work from the companies you hire, stay far, far away from GRS Pros. You’d be better off giving your money to a homeless shelter, at least then it would do some good. We hired GRS Pros, or Greenlight Restoration Services based in Flower Mound Texas around December of 2020 to build an addition onto our home. My elderly mother-in-law moved in with us and needed an area to live/sleep in since she’s still independent and doesn’t have other options. They were quick to come over, take their measurements, and tell us all about how they would take great care of us. They are very proud of their 3-Right Guarantee, turned out to be nothing but a line. We signed a contract with them around December of 2020 and they told us that we should expect them to be done around April of 2021, give or take. We wrote them a check for a deposit and they were on their way. On January 12th the project manager told us he was going to the city to get the permit process started. We assumed it was under way and would be done soon. 2 months later we had to ask again and received a message that he’d been “bugging the city” to get it done, and that he would "stop by in person tomorrow to see what I can do”. For the next 2 months, we were fed a steady diet of same story over and over again. “The city is being slow, you know how hard they are to work with” (turns out our city is fantastic to work with), or “we have someone going there in person to sit outside the city offices to get things done”, or “someone is coming by later today to measure something, don’t worry, we are almost ready”. He must have gotten tired of coming up with new excuses, because after 3 months of this the excuses stopped and they just resorted to ignoring our messages for a few weeks at a time. Must be a company theme because first the PM did it, then the company Ops director, and finally the owner. Around May they started to blame someone new. I guess the same old excuses get boring for those with their pants on fire too. For the next few months it was all the architects fault because they didn’t do the drawings right. “They will be done with the drawings in a week, and then we will have permits a couple weeks after that”. “I’m supposed to have the drawings today, I’ll keep you updated”. “It’s all looking good, I’m getting the schedules all put together for the subs”, and finally “I’ll go to the city tomorrow in person, they will look the plans over, and then they will approve them in person”. Around the beginning of June I finally decided it was time to check with the city and get some things confirmed. After all, if the city was responsible for all these delays maybe a citizen could help move things along, right? So I called the city, and guess what?!? THEY HADN’T EVEN REGISTERED WITH THE CITY!!! THEY HADN’T EVEN STARTED THE PROCESS!!! THE CITY HAD NO IDEA WHO GRS WAS!!! About this time the story really changed. I had misunderstood them, our PM said. "It wasn’t the city who was being slow, it was the architectural firm who hadn’t sent the drawings over". "Well, they sent the drawings, but they didn’t do it correctly". On, and on, and on… Now they started telling me they needed to spend more money to get the plans re-done. The architects drew up the plans wrong and were refusing to get them fixed. The architects really screwed up, and were ignoring them and not responding to their emails (man, GRS must really have it tough to be surrounded by so much incompetence). The plans they sent over weren’t good enough, and didn’t have what was needed. They needed to spend more. Well guess what? I called the city again, around Halloween, to check on their story and confirm that they had actually been working on the permits. GRS finally registered as a contractor with the city (the very first step) 4 days before I called and had just submitted plans to the city. ALMOST 1 YEAR AFTER THEY SAID THEY HAD!!! I was expecting to get all kinds of run-a-round from the city based on what GRS had told me. Nothing could be further from the truth. I called the city and within 2 hours the guy responsible for approving permits had called me back on his personal cell, making sure I knew he was available to help. He explained that GRS had just registered with the city and had submitted plans that were nowhere near complete. This is where it gets good (maybe even criminal). We were building an addition that would include a bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, and small kitchenette. GRS told us our city didn’t like those, so they would have to be careful with getting it approved. I had no idea what that meant, they were the experts, right? So I went along with what they said. Turns out “being careful” meant submitting plans to the city that were fraudulent. They intended to build out the shell, not tell the city about the water and power lines, then come back after the city had approved it, tear the walls open, and install the electric and water lines after the fact! Careful, fraudulent, more or less the same thing apparently! So when the city permit guy got these lame plans, he knew something was wrong. He asked a few questions like “what’s the purpose of the addition” and other reasonable questions. Well GRS promptly threw this guy under the bus saying he was being ridiculous, and that they had never had so many issues getting permits or that they had never been asked these questions before. Apparently the reason the plans were wrong was that they didn’t include any of the necessary info, like where the plumbing or electric lines would be! Imagine that! The ironic part here is that the city has absolutely no problem with the kind of addition we were planning on doing. So GRS lied to us and made life harder for everyone for no good reason! I’m not sure what GRS’s end game was here, but they chose to lie to us for months about the permits, the plans, what was going on, and who knows what else. At this time, I’d finally had enough. I demanded a refund in mid November. Now the company Ops director steps in to handle things. He calls me directly, telling me that they had “not mismanaged things” and that was a “sword he’d die on”. He wasn’t willing to provide a full refund since they had already spent money on plans and some landscaping (they paid a guy to come move some sprinkler lines as some token work. He disabled our sprinkler system, removed some pieces, and said he couldn’t do anything else at that point). Since they were almost done with the plans, he would see that they were finished, give them to us, and then refund the rest of our money. That was almost 4 months ago and guess what still hasn’t happened yet? If you guessed getting completed plans or a refund check, you are right!!! He was kind enough to call me and try to persuade me to take over the permitting process though. It would be better and faster he said. Hah! At this point I don’t trust any of the work they have done. I don’t believe the plans will have any value and I certainly don’t want them working on my house. I want a full refund, and I want them to get my sprinkler system fixed (the sprinkler guy seems like the only one who knows what he’s doing). What I think happened is they quoted us a price, then realized that costs were going up and decided they either couldn’t do it or wanted to do more profitable jobs. Now it’s been a full year since they were supposed to have started, they have a large deposit check, and now as we are looking for other contractors we are getting quotes that are 2-4x higher. Yes, 2-4 times more, which is way out of our budget. Thanks to their negligence we are now priced out of an addition and having to scramble to fig"
Brandon H on March 2022
FAQs for radon detection and reduction projects in Plano, TX
If radon is present in your home, you can expect to pay around $1,000 for a radon mitigation system or between $780 and $1,250 in most cases. The exact price will depend on the severity of the radon leak, home size, and the protocol the radon specialist develops to remove radon from your home and keep it out. Your foundation type will also affect your radon mitigation system cost, as unfinished basements will cost about $4,600 to seal and ventilate, while crawl spaces without a foundation slab may need extra encapsulation, costing $1,500 to $15,000.
You can buy DIY radon test kits from a home improvement store and conduct radon testing, but these tests are often inaccurate. No matter the result, you should supplement DIY testing with professional radon detection and analysis. DIYers only have access to passive radon tests, which aren’t as reliable as active tests that professionals use. Plus, it’s very easy for DIYers to make mistakes during testing, leading to inaccurate results. If you’re moving into a new home, have concerns about radon, or are due for an updated test, hire a professional.
Radon testing costs depend on whether you hire a professional radon inspector or DIY test. You can expect to pay $150 to $800 to hire a local radon inspector, and home-testing kits range in price from $15 to $250 from home improvement stores. However, it’s best to trust a professional inspector with this task to ensure accurate results. Plus, if you have radon in your home, your testing company can develop a mitigation protocol to keep you and your family safe from the dangerous gas, so it’s well worth the money to hire a professional.
Yes, radon testing is absolutely necessary if you suspect the presence of this hazardous gas, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends testing for all homes in the country. Radon is a pervasive natural gas that can leak through your home’s foundation and seep into the living areas. Unfortunately, the gas is highly carcinogenic and is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon testing is crucial for keeping you and your family safe from harm, so hire a radon mitigation specialist to test your home if you suspect its presence in your home.
In most states, radon testing companies don’t need to be licensed or certified by the state, but the companies that analyze the test results and develop radon mitigation protocols do. You should choose a radon testing company that suits your needs, but before hiring a mitigation specialist, check our state licensing tool to make sure the company is properly certified.
The Plano, TX homeowners’ guide to radon detection and reduction services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
You cannot see, smell, or taste radon, but it may still be a problem in your home. Before hiring a pro, find out how much radon testing costs using this guide.
The cost of a radon mitigation system depends mostly on the type of system being installed. Use this guide to learn about your options.
What is radon testing? Radon testing measures the presence and concentration of radon gas within indoor environments. Read on to learn more.
How long does a radon fan last? Depending on the quality of the fan, usage, and maintenance, a radon fan can last five to ten years.
Knowing how to test for radon will keep your home free and safe from this odorless gas—you just have to decide whether to do it yourself or hire a pro.
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Get clear answers on how much radon remediation costs, including average prices, key cost factors, and tips to save money on your home’s radon mitigation.
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