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Last update on July 17, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
We had several conversations with Hunter as we pursued mold remediation and testing. Hunter was extremely helpful and patient throughout the process. He was timely both in regards to communication as well as scheduled visit for testing. We appreciated his expertise and recommendations to...
Detekt Air Quality Assurance
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Reviewed in April 2024
We are under new management and we care about our customers. I have remodeled to some extent! Our current hours of operation are Tue-Fri 10-6 and Sat 10-4. You have my personal guarantee we will be open the hours listed. Come get your free water test and check us out!
Poolside, Inc
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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 February 2020
Do your Research on testing for underground cavities. They used a tapping stick low tech, seismic or ultrasound more accurate ?
Helicon
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Reviewed in March 2018
We are extremely pleased with the service that Stoner Water/Culligan provided for us. We moved into our house earlier this winter and it has a Culligan system that the previous owners purchased. The gentleman from Culligan tested the system for us, helped us put in new salt, and explained all of...
Culligan/Stoner Quality Water
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Reviewed in December 2016
It went well! I am pleased that the report did not reflect mold. I am so thankful that I completed the test and can rest easy knowing that myself and my pets are mold free. I was very impressed with the professionalism and the details that he provided to me during the visual inspection. I had...
Green Home Solutions - Roanoke
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Reviewed in July 2014
From my first contact with the company I was comfortable talking to the representatives. The company representative that came to do the estimate for the work was very knowledgeable, he used language I understood without talking "down" to me and he made me feel like a valued customer from our...
E Luke Greene Company Inc.
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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 November 2008
The work went well and plumber was very neat and keep the bathroom clean. I called the company in the morning and they were able to have him at my house that afternoon. The company uses "Straightforward Pricing" ( I was provided a listing of the cost for various services) so I had the price of...
Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric
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The cost for asbestos testing typically ranges from $400 to $800. The final price depends on several factors, including the number of samples needed, the size and age of the property, and the professional's expertise required for comprehensive testing. Larger or older properties may have higher costs.

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.

In the event of suspected or confirmed asbestos contamination on the body, it is imperative to take immediate measures to reduce health risks. To avoid further exposure, carefully remove contaminated clothing and shower thoroughly to remove any asbestos fibers. Seek prompt medical attention, and inform your healthcare professional about your suspected asbestos exposure. Since asbestos-related health issues can take years to surface, regular medical check-ups are advised for anyone with a history of exposure.

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

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