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Reviewed in June 2026
Xavier came very promptly to address a clogged drain. While working on this problem, a damaged toilet line was discovered. He saved the day with his repairs as we were having that bathroom remodeled. A disaster was averted as the new tile could have been ruined if the leak hadn’t been...
Plumb Perfect
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Reviewed in October 2025
I have used Dans Plumbing for at least 20 years for all of my plumbing repairs at 3 homes that I own. They have always shown up when they said they would. Also they have always charge a fair price for the work they have done.
Dan's Professional Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2024
Some of the best work I’ve ever had completed at my home. Very professional and punctual. I will use them again if I ever need plumbing service again.
Hometown Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2024
Gave me advice on how to keep the problem I had from reoccurring. Very nice gentleman will use this company again for any pluming problems I may have in the future.
Quick Fix Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2023
Very happy with there integrity and the work was professional and and aim to please the customer.
Brocks Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
The PRO WORKED STEADELY AND ALL THE PROJETS WERE DONE WELL !MY STRESS LEVEL WENT FROM 100 TO 20. THIS WORK WILL BE GREATLY RECEIVED BY THE *INSPECTOR* FOR THE BUYERS OF MY HOUSE. KEN IS A MUCH VALUED PRO OF YOUR COMPANY. ...
K.D. Home Repairs and Remodeling
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Reviewed in January 2020
Very complete on there testing, no shortcuts.
Certified Indoor Air
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Reviewed in May 2019
Arrived on time. 2 plumbers came. Could not diagnosis problem. of low water pressure Their supervisor came. They went over replacement of pex line, replacement of main valve inside home The tested pressure and determined PSI low from main water meter and the city would need to correct it. Did...
Leinbach Services Inc
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Reviewed in February 2017
I told Dr. Jake Bateman that I had experienced increased cold sensitivity on the teeth near a crown. While I feared I'd be told the root was dying and I needed a root canal (something that happened with a previous dentist), Dr Jake didn't jump to conclusions. He asked a lot of questions and...
Bateman Dentistry
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Reviewed in October 2015
This could not have been a better experience. Joe returned my call promptly, kept me updated on his timing and was able to meet me at the house and restore my hot water! It was an easy fix but the water heater company insisted on an electrician testing it. While he was here we went over...
Livewire Electric
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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.

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

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.

Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

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