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CBJ ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
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Serving Manville, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 1965

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I’ve worked with Ron and Izzy on many different projects for asbestos, lead, and mold testing throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. From single-family residence to large scale commercial properties, CBJ is always attentive, knowledgeable, and fastidious with their work. Give CBJ a call today you will not be disappointed!"
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RI Junk Removal
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Serving Manville, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich and Noah were fantastic!  I had to schedule a last minute job for a basement clean out after my move, they were able to fit me in the next day, and I couldn't ask for nicer guys!  They were quick, efficient, and super nice!  It was so nice to have something go so smoothly after all the other issues with the move went....well the way a move goes.  But they came, cleaned out the space (even swept up!) and it was done and over with in no time.  I would hire them again in a heartbeat.  Thank you Rich, you made my day!

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CBJ Environmental, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Manville, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Environmental testing services. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Abate.
New to Angi

Serving Manville, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Abate. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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FAQs for asbestos testing projects in Manville, RI

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.