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Laroue Environmental, LLC
4.7(
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Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you binge watch home improvement shows on TV like I do, the word, "asbestos" can send you and your budget into a cold sweat! William and his team at Laroue Environmental, LLC did a great job thoroughly explaining the asbestos testing process to me as well as my options should the results come back positive. As a first time home owner myself, the process of renovating can be a bit stressful. Working with Laroue Environmental, LLC was anything BUT stressful. If you do sign up for their testing services, you're in good hands! Good luck on your next home renovation project and stay safe out there!"
Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Top Notch Testing, LLC
5.0(
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Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Top Notch was quick to come out and do asbestos testing for me when I needed it for plumbing work. They were communicative and showed up on time. I paid for the lab to do quicker turnaround and had my results the next day."
Response time6 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Hamilton Testing Services, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Evan. He was very knowledgeable & helpful during a very difficult situation. He rushed to help us get out testing done immediately."
Team members ready to test!
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Response time7 hrs
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Kurtis Environmental
5.0(
6
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Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"I priced a number of companies for asbestos testing of a structure. Kurtis responded promptly and was able to conduct the test within just a couple of days of my call. They followed up with a call to let me know my results as soon as they were ready, the promptly mailed and emailed the final report. Very nice and total pros and the price is among the best in the biz."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evergreen Air Duct Cleaning
5.0(
28
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Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Each year we do a maintenance checking for the HVAC including the air ducts. We been working with evergreen air duct cleaning for the second time now and we still happy with the service and the work that they give to us. When you call, they schedule you a day and time and they appear on that time frame. The price is fair and they charge at the end of the work so we are happy with that as well.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Efficient Environmental Consulting, Inc.
4.1(
5
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Serving South El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our Asbestos Testing and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you\n

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Master bedroom ceiling
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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for asbestos testing projects in South El Monte, CA

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.