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Reviewed in June 2023
John KWOK was an excellent Plumber!! Quick and efficient. He tested and re-tested everything. A trusted plumber.
F.H. Furr Plumbing Heating AC & Electrical
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Reviewed in September 2020
The company should do an air quality test before, as well as after, to note impact, even if mold is obvious.
EnviroPure
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Reviewed in January 2020
It was a 100% perfect. The client was very satisfied with his work. They were very reliable, on time and they did the mold testing in a timely manner
Atlantic Coast Inspection Services, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2019
Did not give them a 5 because I have not got the test results back with any recommendations they might have. Should get the results this week. Thanks for following up.
Mold Test Company VA
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Reviewed in October 2018
Hired to conduct mold testing. They were out promptly. They explained the process before everything started. Start to finish, they took about 30 minutes. We had results the next day (mold inside was comparable or less to mold outside). Competitive and would likely call them again if conditions...
Lightspeed Restoration of Alexandria and Fairfax
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Reviewed in September 2018
Overall great; I supplied some of the hardware (specialty mixing valve), one of which failed the pressure test. Tech (Larry) had to come back at nominal fee (very reasonable) once Moen had replaced my valve; Larry gave me great system q/c and walked through everything I needed to think of in...
Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air Inc
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Reviewed in April 2018
Work proceeded in an orderly fashion and the work area was cleanup and the valve was tested to insure it was working
Kinnett Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2018
The were good and on time. We tested the work about a week after it was compelted and everything was fantastic. They did a great job cleaning up after they were finished.
Evergreen Contractors, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2017
Mario was very professional and clear about work. He tested all above ground piping. No above ground leaks so underground and will need to run new pipe. He will provide an estimate. I paid the visit fee.
TEXAS QUALITY PLUMBING, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2017
Fast response, got the test results back quickly, provided a lot of information.
Applied Restoration Group
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

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.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

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