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Boston Environmental & Contracting, Inc
4.4(
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Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Boston Environmental & Contracting, Inc. (BE&C) is a professional environmental services and contracting firm established in 2006. Our mission is to provide excellent environmental and contracting services to meet the diverse needs of our clients that include government agencies, commercial businesses and homeowners in today’s challenging regulatory climate. We offer a wide variety of cost-effective services including environmental consultancy, abatement, remediation, demolition, renovation/remodeling and specialty contracting services to our residential, commercial and government clients throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We accept all major credit cards: VISA, American Express, MasterCard and Discover DC Business License: 70104232

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Air Duct Maids
4.9(
277
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Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Warranties offered

We truly specialize in cleaning your Air Ducts and Dryer vent. Our Owners have 25 years of experience in the service industry. Here at Air Duct Maids our company’s goal is to provide Every customer with the Superior Service YOU deserve. We achieve this by using the industries BEST equipment combined with our dedicated professional technicians. Our Technicians are background checked and also certified with the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). We only have truck mounted equipment to accomplish the finest cleaning. We will do a walk through inspection prior to starting your service. During our service we protect your home as if it were our own by laying down drop clothes, placing corner guards, and thoroughly cleaning up after we have finished. Over 15,000 fires are caused each year due to clogged dryer vents that could have been avoidable. Our cleaning process involves a complete flush of the inside and back of the dryer as well as the whole vent from inside to the outside. Our technicians will also inspect the vent for bird nests or any other blockages and provide you with solutions. Finally, we always check and ensure that your dryer vent has good airflow.

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Water Damage DMV
4.9(
31
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Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I sent my initial inquiry e-mail at 6:24AM, and Carlos wrote back at 6:52AM asking if he could come by that morning between 8 and 9AM. After having three other companies quote it, I selected Water Damage DMV based both on the cost of the estimate, his promptness and communication, and the clarity in answering questions I had. When Carlos arrived to do the work, he went right to it. He worked quickly and kept me informed about what he was finding and how it was going. When he was done with that, he put in humidifiers at first. The next day, he came with help to apply the mold-prevention treatment before adding fans to aid in drying. He checked in daily either in person or by text until it was time to remove them, at which point he came and did so. I was very happy to work with Carlos and Water Damage DMV. While I hope to never need their services again, if I happen to be that unlucky, I know who I will be calling."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for asbestos testing projects in Bel Alton, MD

Asbestos appears as long, thin, or curled mineral fibers that are not visible to the naked eye under normal conditions. Homes constructed before 1989 are more likely to contain this material, so a professional inspection is essential. Because asbestos identification requires specialized techniques, having a certified inspector assess your property is the safest way to confirm its presence and protect your family’s health.

Free asbestos testing services do not exist. You can purchase testing kits online for $30 per unit, and these kits include lab fees, return shipping, consultation, sampling media, and the final results. The results from a kit are less detailed and accurate than those provided by a certified asbestos testing professional. Since collecting a sample exposes you to harmful fibers, hiring a professional is essential to ensure safety and accurate testing.

Receiving asbestos test results takes one to seven days, but different labs offer varying turnaround times. When expedited processing is arranged, the laboratory completes analysis within 24 hours; standard processing requires up to two weeks. Hiring a certified professional ensures that all samples are collected correctly and results are provided without delay, safeguarding your home throughout the process.

Home insurance doesn't often cover asbestos testing and removal. Many policies have a clause called a "pollution exclusion," which means they do not cover indoor pollutants like asbestos. However, your insurance company might cover something like asbestos siding removal costs if it is released due to things beyond your control, such as storm damage.

If a DIY project or accident in your home releases harmful fibers, you must pay for the test and removal.

Yes, you can legally inspect and remove asbestos in your house as long as it's a single-family home and not a multi-family unit. However, the EPA strongly recommends hiring an asbestos abatement pro since testing can be dangerous.

Pros have all the right tools and safety equipment, and you risk breathing in the fibers by taking samples yourself. They also know how to collect samples and safely dispose of materials properly.

Asbestos encapsulation is a process that seals asbestos-containing materials with a protective barrier to prevent the release of harmful fibers. It serves as an alternative to complete removal when full abatement is not necessary. Encapsulation costs between $2 and $6 per square foot, offering a cost-effective option that contains asbestos safely when applied by a certified professional.