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Clarke Painting, Inc.
4.7(
106
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Serving New Portland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Clarke Painting and Property management is a local, down to earth, conscientious, painting and real estate management company. The Clarke team takes pride in our prompt and reliable service. Our service area includes Southern Maine and Southern New Hampshire. Please take a moment to look through our websites. www.clarkepaint.com www.southernmainerents.com www.clarkepropertymanagement.com In addition to our painting and carpentry services we offer full property management services. We Oversee all necessary operations with regard to managing your property. Our services include tenant placement, tenant relations, credit & background checks, rent collection, and organizing all repairs and maintenance for the property and accounting services.

Recommended by94%of homeowners
Cornerstone Home Inspections
5.0(
2
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Serving New Portland, 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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Paul Davis Restoration
3.0(
2
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Serving New Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Free estimates

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.

Recommended by50%of homeowners
Global Plasma Solutions
5.0(
1
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Serving New Portland, 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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for asbestos testing projects in New Portland, 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.