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4 state home inspections
5.0(
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Serving Shenandoah Junction, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dean recently inspected the home I am planning to purchase. He was punctual and profession while providing exceptional service. My report was received same day. I was satisfied with the service he provided and would recommend him in the future. Thanks Dean!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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iaqductservices
4.9(
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Serving Shenandoah Junction, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was my 1st vent cleaning since I have been in this house - 22 years. Victor and his assistant arrived and I showed them the layout - 13 returns/supply vents. They had to move some furniture to get to a couple. The job took 3 hours. I was able to watch them do it. It was a very good and thorough job and would have them do it again. Total cost: $ 1354 (vent clean, sanitation, mold removal, UV light install)."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Master Dry LLC
4.9(
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Serving Shenandoah Junction, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Family Owned and operated by Nick and Lisa Catalano based in Martinsburg WV. Master Dry, LLC is an owner operated restoration service company situated in the Eastern Panhandle of WV. Master Dry, LLC, provides water damage restoration services to the Eastern and Northern Panhandles in WV as well as serving the Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania, surrounding areas. We offer professional certified service backed by years of experience. Our expertise at flood damage restoration is unmatched. We are an Clean Trust Certified firm.\n\nAs members of the Clean Trust, we are held to very strict standards. We use advanced equipment and state of the art technology to give you the absolute best service available anywhere. We work closely with the insurance industry to provide fast, thorough and cost effective water damage restoration services to the property owner. We strive to achieve optimum results in all situations.

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Home Tech
4.7(
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Serving Shenandoah Junction, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a broken pipe behind the wall and water damage to my dining room ceiling and walls. Home Tech responded within an hour had a crew at my home with equipment to dry everything out and demo’s wet insulation and drywall. After they put my home to its original condition like nothing ever happened and made the whole process flawless. "
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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ServiceMaster of Martinsburg & Hagerstown
5.0(
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Serving Shenandoah Junction, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

ServiceMaster of Martinsburg & Hagerstown specializes in water damage, sewage clean up, fire damage, smoke damage, and mold abatement restoration services. We are well known for our residential and commercial carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning services as well. Much of our work is insurance related, so we excel at providing documentation needed by adjusters and insurance companies, communication required by agents and service required by homeowners. Rapid response is critical in disaster restoration. We will return your your call within 15 minutes during business hours or for after-hours emergencies, 24/7/365.\nWe are the only full service disaster restoration contractor in our areas of Washing County Maryland, and the counties of Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan in West Virginia. As licensed general contractors in both states, not only can we provide emergency service when disaster strikes, we can also meet your reconstruction needs to return your home to its pre loss condition as soon as possible. Most homeowners and insurance adjusters prefer to deal with one contractor to settle a claim as it is much more efficient to deal with one as opposed to several. \nOur Priority\n\nOur first priority is our relationship with our customers. While our large volume of equipment, training and certifications provide us with an important operational competitive advantage, the empathy we show, time we take to answer questions and respect we demonstrate for the individual and the property sets us apart. Expect us to know what we are doing, and expect us to do it with care.\n\nWho We Are\n\nServiceMaster of Martinsburg & Hagerstown is a family and locally owned and operated ServiceMaster Clean® franchise serving the eastern panhandle of West Virginia and Washington County in Maryland. While we command the resources of the world´s largest disaster restoration company, we eat, sleep, play, go to church and send our kids to school right here in the areas we serve.

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FAQs for asbestos testing projects in Shenandoah Junction, WV

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.