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Clawback, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Pleasant Valley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Gary was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. I definitely recommend him for asbestos testing!"
Mold Inspection
Infrared image shows mold
Drywall Mold
Mold of Kitchen Lighting Fixture
Mold Remediation in Progress

+8

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Qualtek Testing Group, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Pleasant Valley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional, explained everything he was doing, how this process worked, testing for asbestos. When he got report, before sending it, he called me to tell me the result. Told me what I needed to know to finish this project in my house with appropriate workers."
Response time11 hrs
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Adam's Asbestos & Mold Services LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Pleasant Valley, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I called Adam’s Asbestos and Mold testing after we had a small fire and our contractor told us there may be an asbestos issue. Adam himself called me back within minutes, and he was at the house right away! He was professional and very detailed in his work. Best part was, that due to Adam’s report, our renovation was covered by insurance!!! Huge thank you to Adam’s Asbestos & Mold testing!"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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First Call Restoration
4.9(
12
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Serving Pleasant Valley, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

First Call Restoration is a 24/7 Emergency Service company with an immediate response time (845-226-0868). Flood-Water | Sewage | Fire-Smoke | Mold Remediation | Asbestos Abatement | Trauma Clean-up | Fiberglass batt or blown in Insulation replacement. Our capabilities range from residential homes to multi- level commercial buildings. We are are IICRC certified and NY State licensed. We follow Environmental Protection Agency (EPA http://www.epa.gov/ ) and IICRC S500 and IICRC S520 ( iicrc.org/ )Standards of Remediation.

First Call Restoration has weekly training as well as daily meetings.
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Thermal Imaging shows water.
Without Thermal Imaging. Knowing where the water is prevents mold growth.
Mike is a Hygienist among his 20 plus Certifications.

+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for asbestos testing projects in Pleasant Valley, NY

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.