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Franklin Environmental Services LLC.
4.9(
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Serving Greenbrier, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired FES to remediate our crawlspace. They showed up and when I showed their team of workers the quote for $9k with the steps laid out as quoted, making sure we were all on the same page, their team informed me that they had NO direction to complete the work the way it was quoted. They didn't even have the right tools in their truck. When I spoke to Paul, a co-owner who previously disclosed that he came on board with FES because of a legal issue with his prior company Auntie Gen, I was screamed at. Literally. When I spoke to Keith, the owner of FES, instead of offering to provide the services his company was planning on taking my money for, he decided to pull his team out immediately without even an apology. I have NEVER been treated so poorly by a contractor. All of this happened in front of my husband who is a general contractor and we were both absolutely floored with the way they handled the entire situation. Even their team said they were in the wrong. This company is completely untrustworthy and I would never pay them a cent. We hired Crawlspace Brothers who did an absolutely fantastic job and treated us like customers instead of dog poop. Lesson learned. Stay Away."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Sullivan Home Service
4.8(
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Serving Greenbrier, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

"Steve did an outstanding job. He not only took the time to meet me at Supply store to show me supply options for the job he also made sure I had clear understanding of the project. The project turned out far better than I expected."
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FAQs for asbestos testing projects in Greenbrier, TN

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.