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American Air Testing Inc
4.8(
12
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very easy to reach. The people answering the phones were extremely knowledgeable and spoke English fluently. We faxed back the contact and had an appointment in a few days, even though they were very busy. We contacted many companies before using this one, because of their expertise and specific plan for inspection. Our situation was unusual. We bought a house where the acoustic ceilings were removed without prior testing. <br /> The tester came on-time and was very professional. He knew exactly where to get the wall samples, so they would also have joint compound samples. He cleaned up after himself. We got the reports exactly on-time. We would use them again if we need more testing. <br />"
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Certified-Environmental
4.6(
115
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Certified-Environmental was highly recommended by a company I've used and trusted in the past (Pacific Reconstruction, INC) when I used them to remediate some water related damage. The post 'clean-up' required hiring a company that was highly knowledgeable and experienced in quality air testing in order to make sure the remediation efforts had effectively addressed all issues. Pacific Reconstruction provided the contact info for Certified-Environmental and let's say it was the BEST CALL I could have made!! Mr Richard Gray provided me with a detailed description of what needed to take place and the reasons for the extensive testing. He was highly informative, but also made it a point to patiently translate the detailed complicated terminology for my layman's understanding. I am so grateful to have found Certified - Environmental Inc as they are EXTREMELY well versed and knowledgeable in what is a highly technical and scientific arena. Richard Gray and his partner/daughter Jayce, are an EXCEPTIONAL TEAM ... I've used their services a few times now and HIGHLY RECOMMEND their company."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Alliance Environmental Group
4.0(
24
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Communication was OK.  David Mouser was a bit spotty, but generally responded well. There was a lot of back and forth, until it was finally settled that the original contractor would pay Alliance to clean up the mess.  <br /> <br /> Alliance came in, set up, and in one day cleared the job. <br /> <br /> I took a little off the rating because I never quite got the followup I expected.  The first crew left all the sheeting and negative air pressure equipment in place and just left.  I later learned that's because a second crew is supposed to come by, do testing, and tear down.  I never saw the results of the testing and air sampling.  It was unclear how much of a mess the original fraudulent contractor had made: for example ducts may have been dragged through a suspended ceiling.  Having some test results would have given comfort that the job is really "done".  Instead the job was very constrained to just one area. <br /> <br /> Also unfortunately: one old unused asbestos boot got forgotten.  It was not on the bid list, there is no blame here, it just got overlooked.  The sad part is to clear that up means facing the entire process again: plastic sheeting, negative air pressure, bunny suited young workers... all for about 3 minutes of work to yank the duct. <br /> <br /> --------- <br /> Side note: all the workers were young.  Asbestos removal though may be a better job for the old.  If an Asbestos cancer takes 30 years to mature, then 60 or 70 year old workers face far fewer risks."
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Z-CON SPECIALTY SERVICES
4.8(
8
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Z-con was a little hard to contact (they didn't always call back in a timely manner). However, the work appears to have been done very well--they hauled away (in plastic bags), the asbestos-wrapped materials. They also completely removed an old heater system that was attached to the ducting. Their price was competitive and their workers arrived on time and left the work area clean and free of debris/material. They also did a good job covering up all of the ducts inside the house before removing the asbestos under the house."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Wall Inspections
5.0(
5
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed help evaluating the safety of my deck which was being rebuilt. David was very helpful, accommodating my schedule by coming in the evening. He was so thorough, courteous, informative and went above and beyond pointing out potential problem areas and giving me guidelines. I am extremely grateful and impressed with the outstanding customer service. Thank you David! :-) <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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P W Stephens Environmental Inc
4.3(
23
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They email me every so often and they follow up with me as far as where I'm at in the decision process instead of just blowing it off or dropping the lead. We had other quotes and P W Stephens seems to be higher so I guess that's the other side of it. Just on the surface, they seem to be more interested in following up which I think is a good thing. On the other side of it, they were significantly higher than other quotes but those other quotes didn't follow up. With mold remediation, honestly I don't want to pay thousands more just because they followed up. This is one of those bottom line kinds of things. This is the kind of thing where no one will see it, you just need to pass an air test. It's not like kitchen remodeling where people will see it and so they will be able to judge how well your kitchen looks. With mold remediation, either it passes or it doesn't so I don't want to spend thousands more to pass the test. The other side of P W Stephens right now is they seem to have more of a follow through on customer's interest but they seem to be significantly more."
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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FAQs for toxic lead testing projects in San Jose, CA

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a strong chance it contains lead-based paint. Many pre-1980 houses also contain lead in their plumbing and decorative materials, so age alone is a significant red flag. Older homes near industrial areas face an even higher risk. Because you can’t confirm lead by sight, scheduling a test is the safest way to protect your family.

In older houses, lead can lurk in painted trim, window sashes, soil around the foundation, plumbing pipes, and even vintage hardware. The metal is toxic, and children and pregnant women are most at risk. Exposure can trigger developmental delays, learning problems, and organ damage. Because the EPA links even low levels to serious health effects, test every suspected surface and address any hazards right away.

A positive test means lead is present somewhere you can touch, breathe, or disturb. The next step is a full risk assessment to map exactly where the hazard lies and outline the safest fix: encapsulation, enclosure, or full removal. Repairs start at $1,000 but can exceed $10,000 for complete elimination, so act quickly and hire certified pros to keep your family safe.

EPA lead certification proves that inspectors, risk assessors, and abatement contractors follow federal safety rules under the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Program. The credential costs an average of $300, and certified professionals can legally test, contain, or remove lead hazards. Hiring a certified pro protects you from fines and ensures the work meets strict health standards.

Lead-based paint looks no different from any other paint, so you can’t identify it by color or sheen. Even flawless walls may hide it. If paint starts chipping, flaking, or peeling, schedule a professional test right away. Only laboratory-grade testing confirms lead and guides the safest fix for your home.

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