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1-800WaterDamage
5.0(
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Serving Eastport, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

1-800-WATER DAMAGE is available in Maine 24 hours, 7 days a week, and provides a 90 minute response.\n\nFast drying of:\n\n*Carpets\n\n*Padding\n\n*Sub floors\n\n*Walls\n\n*Ceilings\n\n*Basements\n\n*Crawlspaces\n\n*Hardwood Floors\n\n90 Min response and Free Inspections!\n207-629-5339\nSee us on Facebook or the web 1800waterdamagemaine.com

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Cornerstone Home Inspections
5.0(
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Serving Eastport, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Cornerstone is a full service home inspection busines and we have been in business for 7 plus years. Jim Dickson has brought 20 years of building management, constrution oversight and environmental services into the home inspection industry. We do not take credit cards at this time, but do accept cash and checks. Payment is expected at the end of the on sight inspection. I enjoy having my clients with me during the inspection and I do my best to eduactae them on the house so they will be confortable with their purchase and make an enformed decision. There are no useless questions.

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Paul Davis Restoration
3.0(
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Serving Eastport, ME and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

For 50 years, Paul Davis Restoration has solved the disaster restoration and remodeling needs in Central Maine. Additional DBAs - Rebath of Maine, Signature Professional Cleaning, Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling, Keith Trembley Builder Inc, Dr. Energy Saver Home Services. Additional phone number - (888) 869-9395. Additional email - ktrembley@keithtrembley.com.

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TP Environmental Consulting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Eastport, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

REAL ESTATE HOME INSPECTIONS\n RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTIONS\n ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS & TESTING\n MOLD, RADON, FORMALDEHYDE\n METH LAB EVALUATION and TESTING \n THIRD PARTY CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTORS\n\n Our inspectors hold engineering degrees and are certified by the State of Maine in Building Codes and hold numerous Professional Certifications

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Global Plasma Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Eastport, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Global Plasma Solutions is a manufacturing company that sells air purification systems primarily into the commercial and residential markets. Home owners can benenfit from our systems as they are easily adapted to any HVAC system. Go to www.gpshvac.com to find a certified contractor near you to have one installed within your home.

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FAQs for asbestos testing projects in Eastport, ME

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.