American Air Testing was super helpful and informative when I was struggling to identify the source of a problem in my apartment, after I'd already undergone mold remediation via my Property Manager. They were patient, compassionate, and thorough in helping ensure I was understanding all the details and considering all the scenarios. We wound up not working together due to my Property Manager taking over the project again, but I'd definitely work with them if it were just me in the future! read more

I highly recommend American Air Testing for mold/air testing. I have used them multiple times this past year and I found them to be timely, professional, thorough and honest in their work. I would wholeheartedly use them again in the future. read more

Let me first start off saying that when you need the service of mold testers, it is daunting, confusing and can be overwhelming. American Air Testing was a wonderful relief in what otherwise could have been a bumpy road. Michelle, is so smart, patient, thorough and knowledgeable. She was very helpful in "hand-holding+ me through the process, procedures and understanding the nuances. We were able to get testing and results within a few days. John Sr. was lovely, as he called with the report a few days later. The demo folks I used brought in their air testing folks for a final test but if I knew I would have absolutely used American Air Testing again. Local, native San Franciscans, small family business that knows how to do business right, what else can I customer want? I highly recommend this team for all your testing needs! read more

100 percent would recommend! It is a family run business, and they are very good at what they do. I needed asbestos testing after a popcorn ceiling had been removed - things were explained to me very thoroughly, and once the job was set up, everything was very smooth. We paid extra for the 24 hour turnaround, and we got results in less time than that. read more

I had a great experience with their service and testing they are great communicators.

This review is based solely on a phone call I made to American Air Testing regarding a concern I had about VOCs in my home. The woman who answered the phone was incredibly knowledgeable and shared lots of information and ideas with me before quoting me a price for testing. Since the testing I was interested in is quite expensive (this was not a surprise based on conversations I have had with another company), I was very grateful for her suggestions about steps I could take to identify and mitigate any problems without going through the testing itself. This is clearly a company that cares about customers and about helping people in general! read more

John and team completed an asbestos inspection for us and completed a report for the city for a demo permit. They were prompt, efficient, and professional. I can confidently recommend John and his team. read more

Michelle and John are an all-star team. They were communicative, highly professional, and did a great job with the asbestos test for our renovation. read more

We noticed some mold growth in our home (east bay) and wanted to find a mold testing company to check whether the mold we had was dangerous and if it had spread throughout the house. We were in communication with Michelle Riera from American Air Testing and found that she was super responsive and detailed with her answers. My husband and I are first time homeowners, and we didn't know what we didn't know. But she was very patient in answering our questions, even the "dumb" ones. There were frequent follow ups as well to ensure the ball kept rolling. Overall had a great experience with our interactions with them. read more

The testing for mold was requested due to mold infestation in a nearby unit of the complex. American Air Testing was very professional in the actual testing and quickly dealt with any questions I had. Michelle was responsive with the necessary correspondence and answered any concerns I had. I highly recommend this firm based on my positive experience with them. read more

The company is very professional and does excellent work. Michelle in the office is very precise and an asset to the company. I highly recommend them. read more

Had a pretty mediocre experience with American Air Testing. We asked for a lead dust wipe test and the person who came performed a lead gun test instead (of course we have lead paint in our house, most houses in SF do!). He also was very alarming, repeatedly telling my wife "lead paint has been disturbed". After the test, the communication over email wasn't great either. Had a much better experience working with another company after. read more

Family operated business. Very personable n informative about their practice, the testing process, and fee. After talking with John st. about my relative humidity concerns, john jr. Made a visit for initial assessment - rh a little high, but no leakage noted. He proposed returning to re-assess after some rain. Now after a few heavy downpours, the rh/moisture situation hasn't worsened, seems to be less. Last conversation with John - let's keep an eye on things and to call if I have questions or see any Moisture related problems. In brief, the company, the family have been responsive, and honest in our encounters. I have no reservations in sharing this resource with friends. And I will definitely call John if I have questions. Nice to be dealing with good people. Thank you!!! read more

We were moving into a new office and were required by our tenant landlord to produce an asbestos air and sample testing in a very short turnaround. I called and spoke to one at office representative and she immediately had a response to my questions and all the information that I needed. She also was able to give me a very quick turnaround on setting up an appointment to set up the testing. She was able to be very thorough and very responsive both via phone and email which is great And very helpful to me especially since it was the middle of the holidays. Both of the technicians showed up and were very prompt and thorough documenting everything and for filling all of our requirements and a very short time and gave me a very clear estimated time for returning a report to us. The report was provided to us in shorter time than they had recommended and was very thorough and precise. Exactly what we needed. Turns out the receptionist and accounting person and two technicians are all parents and children and this is a small family company based right here in San Francisco and they are very honest and good at what they do certified in every which way possible necessary for this field. read more

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This family owned business is top-notch! John Riera was patient and supremely informative in our pre-inspection conversations, his daughter Michelle who works in the Office was always friendly and very helpful with all questions and John Jr. who came to do the actual inspection was VERY knowledgable and so fair in his recommendations to best suit our needs and pocketbook. He could easily have done lots of tests but actually suggested we go a much more conservative route at this stage. This has won our trust in the integrity of this company. I was feeling anxious prior to the visit, as dealing with such work is new to us/me as new home buyers and his demeanor (the whole familiy's for that matter) put me at ease knowing that he was on our side, extraordinarily experienced and knowledgable and honest and informed. Supremely happy we invested in having him come out to guide us and assess our place! read more

We bought a fixer upper with tenants in San Francisco as our first home. (Yes, probably not a great idea for first time homebuyers) John and his father did amazing work helping us understand the potential environmental hazards in our building. They were communicative, fast, and thorough. They even helped us with questions we had about historical remediation work done by the previous owners. John also had a list of firms to refer us to who could perform remediation work. All of them knew John and called him directly with any questions they had about the report. If you do work on an old building in SF, you must get environmental tests done, and these are the folks you want to get. It was genuinely nice to work with them. read more

These folks are great. Friendly, fast, thorough and practical. Even helped me understand another companies test results! Would absolutely use again! read more

John and Laura were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable with a strange air issue in my home. It's clear they are very solid professionals with high integrity. I would recommend them highly. read more

I can't say enough good things about this business. Simply the best. Other professionals in the industry will vouch for American Air Testing and tell you that they truly know what they are doing. They don't cut corners. They are professional. They are good at explaining the process , etc., etc., etc..... read more

We've worked with American Air Testing on multiple projects. They deliver incredible value and have never been late to a site visit or completing a report. If you care about professionalism, budget, value, and project timelines - I cannot recommend them enough. read more

American Air Testing is an amazing old school family San Francisco business. I felt that they were all very competent from the first phone call when Michelle explained the process in detail to me as well as all the costs involved. Scheduling was easy and when John came out to do the readings I felt that he was very knowledgeable and while he was here doing the testing he also gave me a ton of useful information to help me put the results I make it in context whether good news or bad news. The report I got was very thorough and I also got a phone call from John Senior to give me an opportunity to ask any questions so I felt very well taken care of and I would highly recommend this business. read more

Full disclosure I did not end up using their mold inspection services, but I am writing this review focusing on their customer service over email (with Michelle) was beyond superb. She was extremely responsive and answered all my questions in detail regarding mold test, availability, pricing etc. She was not pushy or forcing anything on me. The whole experience was very pleasant and professional. I have no doubt their their mold inspection would just as top notch. read more

This is a family owned business. Michelle that answers the phone is so professional and knowledgeable and John and son John are professional, knowledgeable and very kind. Quick response and follow up. And they answer the phone!! They all have great customer service and we would definitely recommend this company! read more

It is always a pleasure work with American Air Testing. I have worked with John on several projects and am always impressed with his expertise and quick turn around time. He was able to provide me with all of the information I needed in a way I could understand and relay to my clients. I really enjoy working with a good family owned company and will continue working with them for years to come. read more

Wonderful and easy to work with at every step along the way, with very fast results. It was a pleasure working with John and Laura.

Extremely responsive with a "can do" attitude. That and they were referred to me with highest recommendations. You can't go wrong here.

Thank you very much John for putting our minds at ease and doing a great job at our house. Nothing more important than moving into a house and knowing that your family is not exposed to any elements that could eventually become a health hazard. Thank you for moving your appointments around to meet ours. Your patience is also very much appreciated. Hoy and Curtis read more

The short: Be really careful before going down the rabbit hole The long: Started off with a musty smell so we checked it out. American Air was recommended, and they came, and they were professional and comprehensive, but in a way that was part of the issue. Mold issues can be really complex and involve a lot of areas or combinations of things and a good amount of uncertainty depending on the situation. For us, American Air did the air testing, found worrisome mold (a separate rabbit hole aside from clearly concerning black mold is learning about the different types of mold and what is actually hazardous), and the came up with an assortment of possibilities about why, but they could not really say anything further. I really wish I would have got other opinions and knew about all the possibilities beforehand, and wish this was explained to me better. So for us, we have a relatively older house (1965), and American Air pointed out a range of possibilities that it could be, which was basically any crack or the foundation or a leaky pipe, on and on. It essentially left us with the very real possibility of many thousands of dollars of work (like well over $100k) and just a ton trying to find the issue. Special paint, removal of drywall, sealing of concrete, draining, special containment and cleaning, more testing were all suggested afterwards. And they give this big report, which is thorough, but if you are ever looking to sell your home, now you have to disclose this report and its many possibilities. Aside from that big mess, there were several times when the communication was not clear, when they said they would provide a consult or gave an inaccurate price and immediately came a pretty large bill that I had to call and argue about. So we had this situation where the report gives a bunch of possibilities, American Air is very busy, and asking for further consultation and a phone call then costs even more money (they are definitely not cheap). It is likely that the whole mold scene is a big mess and maybe these guys are just doing their job, but it can really open up an issue that is complicated to solve. We have young children, trying to make things work financially, it really started a nightmare. There is a lot of pressure and a lot of fear involved and worry about doing the right thing. Wanted to be safe but couldn't afford to rip down our house and felt like they were pretty okay and had done their "duty." Which, you could argue they did I guess. Again, complicated. Not sure what my advice is but if I had to do it again I would not have went with them. read more

I recently bought a home and it contained some asbestos based insulation. I found John after I contacted a local testing lab. He was professional, courteous and prompt. He was available with little notice to come test for asbestos; and explained what he was looking for and what my options were if testing confirmed asbestos. His son also came out and was just as polite; I also spoke with the other members of his family to coordinate scheduling and can say the same. John then came to test the air after I had a third party abate the asbestos. He explained to me the two types of testing available so I could make an informed decision. He provided the results in the time promised and went further to make sure the abatement company and the furnace company got the results. John is a consummate professional, and knowledgeable on the subject matter. He is also easy going and affable. The combination of all of those attributes made it easy for me to feel comfortable about the process. read more

John, Michelle, and the team at American Air are amazing. I'm so grateful to have worked with them and would recommend to anyone. I called a few providers in a panic when a home renovation led to unexpected asbestos disturbance, and the team at American Air immediately stood out by responding quickly, thoroughly, professionally and kindly. They developed a plan of action for what we needed and got it going on an impressively fast timeline. They encouraged us to take the work in smart phases to keep budget reasonable and even told me why certain tests I requested were not necessary or advisable at that time, instead of just going ahead with it like another provider might to inflate an invoice. I owe John a debt of gratitude for answering my many questions and guiding me through the process during a stressful time. They'll be my first call for any planned construction work in the future and I'd recommend to anyone. read more

I called John because I was referred by Swift Restoration Company. He was prompt & extremely knowledgeable. Although my small water leak inside my wall did not warrant his professional services, he offered me information that should end up saving me hundreds of dollars. I was very pleased with his willingness to provide "insider" information that, as it turned out, was free of charge for me. If he's this forthright when he's not making a dime on the deal, then I recommend him for any large jobs requiring a certified/licensed professional. read more

We found mold and asked this business to do air and mold testing. They came and were nice, but wrote a useless report that scared our family without being helpful. The recommended we remove something they said was mold that a second mold expert came and said was not big deal. They also didn't find the real source of the mold which the second expert found. That didn't stop them from charging us a ton for air tests in random parts of the house. We wouldn't have needed those tests if they had found the source to begin with... but it took second expert to find it. Be very careful in getting a mold report from a business like this one because it becomes something you have to disclose upon sale even if it has totally unrealistic things that don't mitigate the mold problem written in it. It appeared they cut and pasted our report out of old reports and when they tried to personalize it to our house, they wrote about things that didn't exist.. they must have confused their notes for our house with another house. Not good because eventually we'll have to explain that to a poor confused buyer. Per the response below, we did reach out and complain directly to American air testing... Didn't hear back, not sure what that is about. read more

I can't say enough good things about Michelle and the American Air Testing Team. They can help you identify risks in your building or home and will give you clear guidance on minimizing or eliminating those risks. In January 2-15, they helped us understand the risks around asbestos after a water leak from a neighboring unit. and interpret the results from another company. It turned out the other company that the property mgmt hired didn't even run the right test but, American Air Testing was able to help us use those results as a proxy to the asbestos measurement we needed. They obviously left money on the table due to what they perceived as a very low risk / contaminant level & saved us the pain and time of doing a second set of tests and generally acted as a consultant and 3rd party with neutral interests. Then in June, when remodeling was planned from the previous damage, Michelle helped identify demo risks, proper testing before demo and got us an appointment with just 48 hours notice. Ultimately the contractor decided to do just what Michelle & American Air Testing suggested and skip the demo work in favor of layering over the flooring. An ounce of prevention vs. a pound of cure, simplifying lives for several tenants, a property owner and a contractor. Great work Michelle & American Air Testing! read more

I was blown away this morning by the customer first approach by American Air - in particular John the owner. I submitted a request to have my house tested and after reviewing my situation via the online form, 3 minute phone call, John suggested an alternative route that saved me time, money etc. The kicker is that John did not benefit from his recommendation. Companies, people like this are rare so I would highly recommend American Air. read more

They were very professional, timely and met all expectations I had for the job I had them come out for. They communicated and followed up very well with their findings and I would certainly hire them or recommend them for any future needs. read more

I had some water damage from a leak in my chimney flue. I was referred to American Air Testing by Swift Restoration, and I'm glad I called them. They came to my house less than 24 hours later with some high tech cameras and moisture meters. Father and son team John and John were great. They were polite, they had booties to cover their shoes, they were knowledgeable, and they were able to identify the source of the problem as well as confirm that the damage was limited to specific areas of the house. Money well spent! read more

This is a great family run local business who really pay attention to thier client's needs. John & son Johnny are "Johnnny on the spot" when you have to have a quick responce or even a visit. They helped me out with my rental in Pacifica. Pros in every way dealing with my schedule as well as my renters schedule. I would use them again if needed and would gladly refer friends to them. read more

Had asbestos testing done and the service was very poor. Charged me an arm and a leg and didn't test thoroughly enough, got testing done by another company that found particles. read more

I have used American Air Testing twice in the last 10 years. They are absolutely amazing. Every time I speak with Laura at American Air Testing she walks me through exactly what the air quality problem is (after she has done extensive air testing, etc) in my place of residence, and what the next steps are to solve the problem. She is extremely up to date and well informed. I would recommend this service to anyone who finds themselves in a situation where the air quality in their home or business feels unhealthy/contaminated. They were highly recommended to me by air quality experts. Now I can highly recommend them to you. So so helpful! read more

I used American Air Testing services twice. They are quick to respond and they do their job, but eh, their fees are high, they adds up pretty quickly, especially if you are in a hurry, they charge you a lot of money. If you have to check for asbestos you can probably samples yourself, in our case we had suspect (confirmed later) to have disturbed asbestos in our drywall, we called them, they show up, they just drilled 3 holes per floor, usually you do it in the wall corners, behind doors (depending on the size of the apartment, 3 samples is ok for 1000sf or less), collect samples and send it to a lab. We did it for both floors, 6 samples, three rush 1-day, bill was almost $800 for about 30 minutes of work! Yes they produce a written report, so it is more than 30 minutes, they send samples to the lab, but it is still a lot of money in my opinion. Other services are anyway more or less on the same price range. If you know you can collect the samples yourself *safely*, you can send them to western analytical lab or any other certified lab for a fraction of the costs, in our case we couldn't because we needed a core sampler to attach to the drill that can avoid contamination, if you find one then you're good. Completely different story if you have to get air samples, then you have no choice than to call them, unfortunately we called them twice and we had to pay their time twice. So they are a family owned business, the father is a bit know-it-all guy and has some kind of attitude, during a phone call I couldn't ask too many questions because otherwise he had to bill me extra for his time (better to email them!), they do a good job, but expect to pay big bucks, if you are ready, go for it. read more