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Reviewed in April 2020
He responded to our initial inquiry promptly. Showed up on time to do the job. Very neat worker and left everything perfect. The next radon test came back extremely low so it works perfectly. I highly recommend him.
Lucas Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2018
The report I was given was thorough and accurate. It was exactly what I needed to make an informed decision on the house I was purchasing. If not for them I would have missed a ton of things that needed to be done asap. I would have lost so much money after purchase. Also having the mold test...
Howson Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
I knew we had mold in our house (wet basement and a roof leak), but I wasn't aware of the extent of the problem. Green Home Solutions came out and did a bunch of tests- they tested the air in the house, they tested surfaces, they non-invasively tested inside the walls- it was scary how much...
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2016
Art came out to clear a clog in my drain line. He was knowledgeable and professional. Art got right to work and was all finished in less than an hour. We tested the line before he left and after and we have no complaints. We would not hesitate to hire or recommend Art's Plumbing in the...
Art's Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in May 2015
Not so great. It was performed on 11/6/14. Although he was nice we didn't even sign papers to take possession of the house till 12/8/14. He offers a 90 day warranty on his work, that should have told me something. I am disabled and my husband is too plus he is 70 and it took us every...
Realty Inspection Group
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Reviewed in October 2013
We have very hard water in our area. The calcification from deposits could be so thick, we needed to scrub out our fixtures at least a couple of times a year to unclog them. I thought it may be time to look into a water softener before we had internal damage to a major appliance and come home...
Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air
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Reviewed in February 2013
He called us back within an hour of leaving a message <br /> We received an estimate the next day <br /> We waited several days for an estimate from a second company and had to call them several times <br /> When we finally scheduled the installation Clayton had the job done in a couple of...
Radon-IES
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Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

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.

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

Yes, most services include testing the generator to ensure functionality. Confirm with your provider.

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