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JMAX Specialty Contracting, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Grand Meadow, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed to demo a house. I needed asbestos testing and removal. By far, I am happy with the work, price and prompt service."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
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MAAC
New to Angi

Serving Grand Meadow, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

We pride ourselves on our professionalism, as well as our ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. We never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with our level of service - Call today!

Boiler & Pipe Insulation
Boiler & Pipe Insulation
Boiler & Pipe Insulation
Ceiling Scrape
Ceiling

+13

Response time2 days
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EnviroBate
4.6(
115
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Serving Grand Meadow, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was extremely stressful to have asbestos found in my lower level after flood damage. Having your house torn up is no fun. The guys from EnviroBate took away so much of that stress! They were so understanding, so professional, and so considerate of my time. The repeatedly accommodated my need to access various areas of the house in the midst of their work. They worked around multiple issues at my home and were so careful with my animals. One guy (Darin) even fixed my garage door and carried down a very heavy container of food for my animals. He also asked if their equipment would scare the animals and had me monitor the animals while he turned on various tools to make sure the animals wouldn't freak out. These guys are great and I'd highly recommend them!"
Eric Hjort, Project Manager for Home Services
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Dry Air Restoration
4.7(
7
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Serving Grand Meadow, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Dry Air Restoration Inc. is a Minnesota based water, fire, and mold damage restoration company. We are ready 24/7 for any emergency service. Dry Air Restoration specializes in a wide variety of services including, but not limited to, Water/Flood Damage Restoration, Fire & Smoke Remediation, Drywall Removal, Structural Drying, Mold Inspections, and Mold Mitigation. We respond very quickly to all calls and we guarantee great service.

Dry Air Restoration
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for asbestos testing projects in Grand Meadow, MN

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.