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A&A Asbestos Environmental, LLC
4.9(
206
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Serving Chester, SC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent all around. Showed up early and finished early. "
Joint Compound
Ceiling Tile
Drywall
Joint Compound
Drywall

+87

Response time10 hrs
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Integrity Energy Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Chester, SC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a really great experience, from the initial consultation to the finished project! In fact, he said it could be done in one day, and it only took a couple hours! The house feels and smells so clean! We are definitely impressed with the price and the quality of work. In fact, we’re asking them to come back and put a much needed drain in, to prevent any more mold and moisture issues!"
Air Duct Cleaning Project
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+23

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
4.9(
202
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Serving Chester, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am a local real estate agent and have used Alpha & Omega Home Inspections for years professionally and more recently for our personal home which we just renovated. Joe Funderburk (Inspector) did the pre dry wall inspection as well as the final inspection and did a great and very thorough job. Trust him very much. Very much endorse their services to others in need of home inspections."
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Real Estate Services Team, Inc
5.0(
40
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Serving Chester, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Licensed general contractor specializing in superior outdoor living spaces such as sunrooms, decks, patios, outdoor kitchens, etc. Leading building forensics and inspection company

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for asbestos testing projects in Chester, SC

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.