As a first-time homebuyer, I freaked out when my home inspection flagged the attic and unfinished basement as worth a consultation with a mold professional (water discoloration in some areas, visible mold on two beams in the basement). Bob was a bit hard to get ahold of at first, but he's in demand and working jobs with his team. We scheduled a free consultation the day after my closing, and he was flexible in moving it up a week earlier when that option opened up. Bob arrived exactly on time and started with the attic. He was able to assure me that the water discoloration didn't look to stem from active leaks, and his services wouldn't be needed in that space. He did recommend adding better ventilation through the MassSave audit program. We then went to the basement where Bob reached a similar conclusion. For the two beams with visible mold, he said that the issue wasn't severe enough to warrant a professional's assistance, and that I could clean it myself. I really appreciated how Bob took the time to evaluate my new home even though the outcome was that I wouldn't be hiring him. The best part? As we were leaving through the finished basement, Bob noticed some suspect bubbling on a newly painted wall. He pulled out his moisture meter and was able to determine that many segments of the wall were at 100% saturation. It's likely that the recent heavy rain and removal of the dehumidifier while the house has been unoccupied resulted in this issue, which would have otherwise gone unnoticed until closing. Bob was able to recommend some initial moves that we could take (redirect gutters, run dehumidifier and fans in the space, etc) before ripping things apart. Depending on how that goes, I may have an opportunity to write a review for his services... but for now, greatly appreciate what he's done for me so far. read more

We highly recommend Bob and BGS environmental services for their efficiency and professionalism. We had a problem with mold growing in the attic due to poor ventilation. The whole process between first contacting them and finishing the project was so effortless. They kept on top of communications with quick updates and professional attitude. Bob not only dealt with our problem he gave us great advice on how to handle it in the future. read more

I had a dishwasher leak which damaged the wood floor in my kitchen. I reached out to BGS and Bob responded quickly over Yelp. He evaluated the situation and provided a remediation estimate that was half of what ServPro quoted for the same amount of work. The actual job took two days with drying time overnight. Bob was able to cut out the damaged floor, remove the felt underlayment, and dry and clean the subfloor underneath. He also moved the appliances out of the way and put them back after the work was done. I'm very happy with the final results and I would recommend BGS to anyone looking for a water damage/mold remediation expert. - Alex S read more

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Bob and his team did a great job on our attic mold issue in Methuen, MA. His recommendations were sound and the before and after photos are accurate. It looks like there never was mold/mildew on our attic roof decking when the job was done. He was always on-time and very respectful of me and the property. I got a detailed and fair quote, certification that it was remediated, and a warranty. Accepts check or cash only. read more

We got 5 quotes for mold remediation of our entire new house (home was old and had some water issues that were never dealt with and the mold grew all over). We had the mold test, and after getting quotes ranging from $12,000-3000, we went with Bob after he came to the house-why? Bob was honest, gave us a breakdown of exactly what we required-and what we didn't. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the scope extent of the work. We had extensive mold-in one room, 56,000 spores. Bob explained exactly what he was going to do and what each step would cost. He was honest about what to expect. He came, showed up, never late, did the job in 3 days, returned to collect giant HEPA filters he had running throughout the house, and remediated our mold problem. We waited 3 months and had the house re-inspected for mold-and the problem was gone-and still is. He was definitely more affordable than other options-and especially big chains like SERV-PRO. Go with Bob-you won't regret it. He's also super funny and just a pleasant person. read more

I never met Bob until I called him to give me a quote on mold in my attic. Almost made a big mistake by at first rejecting him as his price was so much lower than all the others. I found out that the others quoted both new and old sections of my attic. Bob found mold only in the old section and quoted me almost half the price of the others. Bob took the time to fully investigate the entire attic and explain everything, the others just stuck their head up through the stair opening. Bob came on time, performed the work as stated and even finished sooner than I expected. I now have a clean attic thanks to Bob and his crew, and he gave me the best warranty of them all. My advice to you is to stop looking and hire BGS, don't be afraid of his low price, he is honest and does not quote for work you don't need. Thanks Bob and crew for a great job. Five star rating but should be higher. Tom K. read more

We bought a house that had a bit of mold in the otherwise well-maintained attic. Hemmed and hawed a bit on getting that project taken care of, but finally ran out of excuses to delay. To tha Jelp! Solid five-star ratings, incredibly responsive (he replied to my Request A Quote in minutes) and overly-communicative on all aspects of everything. A complimentary assessment of the sitch, a quick quote that was the most competitive of the specialists, and almost immediate availability - Bob checks all the boxes. He is onsite for all his company's gigs, and is as congenial as they come. The end result: stellar panels an studs that look good as new. All his work comes with a 5-year warranty, which makes his slight premium over GC/handyman fixes totally worth it. Hope I never have to call Bob again, but I'd absolutely recommend him to anyone with ick. read more

Bobby and his team did an amazing job on our basement. They are extremely thorough and efficient. Took care of removing and disposing of our unwanted items as well. Our basement looks brand new and extremely clean. Bobby is a great guy and I highly recommend him and his business! read more

Bob did a great job! In particular he gave an honest assessment with a practical solution that was proportionate to the problem and followed through on everything as scheduled. I would recommend him as an option to anyone who is has a need for the services he offers. read more

I contacted Bob for a professional opinion regarding mold on my bathroom ceiling. Though I know it wasn't a health concern at the time, my apartment is extremely small with no air circulation so I was very concerned about it being removed properly. Bob came out the very next day to inspect my bathroom and gave me his honest opinion. Later that day as he promised, he sent me a professional proposal with problem, the exact steps he would take to remove the mold and an extremely reasonable quote for all the work he was offering. (Especially in a non ac'd apartment in the mid summer!). When I asked Bob when he was available to do the job - he said even in a couple of business days. I had to wait a week or two unfortunately, but Bob remembered and sent me an email to confirm before I did! Bob showed up right on time and assured me he stayed on every job site himself even if he brings a crew. Bob and his team member did a wonderful job, my bathroom looks brand new and my apartment safe and healthy! They also cleaned up right after themselves, could hardly tell they were even there. Though I hope I don't run into this problem ever again, I would contact Bob in an instant. read more

While selling our condo in Boston, the home inspection turned up some mold in our attic by the air conditioning unit. I searched Yelp for a mold expert and came across Bob at BGS. He was fabulous to work with from start to finish. He promptly came over to give an estimate and was helpful in explaining the process he'd recommend. He sent his estimate by email quickly, it seemed reasonable, and it was easy to schedule the work. (That alone can be the hardest part with jobs like this.) In talking with Bob, it's clear that he goes the extra step to do things the "right" way. For instance, he put plastic sheeting down on the floors throughout the house as the chemicals/materials they use can get on the bottom of their shoes and get tracked around. He also left some high power blowers running overnight to make sure everything was dried and aired out, and then came back to get them the next day and ensure that the mold was fully remediated. At the end of the job, he provided a certificate of remediation that our buyers needed. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and I'd definitely recommend Bob. Added bonus is that he's a really nice guy. read more

Cannot say enough good things about our experience with BGS. We found out we had a leak in our tankless water heater had sprung a leak and created some mold in our utility closet in our basement. Within 36 hours Bob gave us an extremely fair estimate, and a few days later the project was done. Despite running into a couple unexpected challenges, he quickly got the job done and did not charge us an arm and a leg. Hopefully we don't need any more work done but if we do, it will be an easy choice to give BGS a call. read more

Called Bob several times and left a few voicemails, but never got a response in over 2 weeks. Can't speak to the quality of his work because the communication was never there. read more

BGS is awesome! Bob came to our apartment to inspect for mold damage after a pipe broke underneath the floor. He quickly analyzed the situation, gave a detailed recommendation, and performed the work thoroughly and efficiently. This all after another supposed mold company dropped the ball on us. Bob was very responsive via email phone and text and took the time to explain our options for remediation. Him and his crew also took care up keep our place clean despite the dirty work. His quote was also lower than the other mold company we looked at. I would highly recommend BGS for mold remediation due to their communication, quality work, and fair price. read more

We had a leak and leaks sometimes cause mold. The plumber told me there was no leak, and I believed the guy...until Bob arrived and *fixed the leak*. "That's free of charge," he said. How the plumber missed it, I'll never know. They wiped down every surface multiple times, discarded materials too far-gone, and sealed and protected the remaining surfaces. Also, they took photos of the entire process that they're giving to me. I'm honestly shocked at just how clean the area is now. And it happened quickly; only took them four hours. I hope I never need to call anybody to deal with mold again, but if I do, it'll be Bob. I've already boasted about him to everybody I know; figured it was only fair to share it with Yelp as well. read more

Bob talked me out of getting the little bit of mold in our attic removed after we had a leak and got our roof fixed. He said that if we wanted, he could easily charge us $1K to do it and try and make us feel better but he's not that kind of guy. He sure isn't. He arrived on the nose on time, crawled around and got dirty evaluating our attic then spent about 20 minutes helping us understand the breadth of what was happening in our attic (a little mold, a LOT of dust and some asbestos). I would call him any day I had an issue and as he was leaving our house he said: "I'd like to see you again but I hope I don't because I don't want you to have a mold issue." A genuine, hard-working, old-school, independent business person that is dedicated to his business and clients. read more

We had a minor sewage backup in our bathroom, and Bob and his team were able to handle it quickly, effective, and reasonably priced. Though Bob and BGS are more so focus on mold remediation, they had the resources to clean a sewage backup contained in our small bathroom. We found BGS on Yelp and were initially skeptic on how many highly rated reviews there were. However, after meeting with Bob, we saw that all those reviews were well earned. Bob and BGS is by the far most helpful, reasonably priced, and above-and-beyond company I've worked with. Bob was able to come same day I called and was even able to slot me in the following morning. Bob was patient and answered all the questions I had. Bob worked with us to cut down cost and made sure to price us for the services we actually needed. Bob and team finished earlier than they the already short time frame they gave us and even stayed an extra 20 minutes to clean the debris in the surrounding area. The debris cleaning was not even part of the job; it goes to show why they are all the more deserving for their high praise. Though I hope I don't have to use Bob and BGS's services anytime soon, I know I'll be in good hands if I had to in the future. read more

We were renovating a bathroom and found mold on the studs where we removed a closet and called Bob in to see how extensive the problem might be before ripping out ALL the walls. He came to the house within 2 hours of the call, checked out the problem (including a trip to the attic) and then told us there was a simple fix we could do ourselves. I tried to pay him - he wouldn't take the money!!! This is the best experience I've ever had with a contractor!! Highly recommend him: prompt, honest, communicative, fair! read more

I had the most wonderful experience with BGS! I highly recommend everyone use them for their services.

CALL BGS FIRST! My experience with Bob was absolutely the best. He gave a very reasonable estimate, was prompt, completely professional, very thorough and completed the work on time exceeding expectations. I had a mold problem in the basement and lots of stuff. Bob and his workers cleaned the basement incredibly thoroughly; it is probably the cleanest it's ever been. Upstairs they had to take walls down because of water damage. I expected the usual construction dust. There was none; again everything was done quickly, efficiently and very very neatly. I cannot praise Bob and his crew enough!! read more

The Owner of this company has been in the industry for many years and his expertise and experience shows. The crew arrived on time and were extremely thorough in their work. They finished up earlier than I expected and made sure everything was clean and presentable on their way out. BGS's prices were reasonable considering the care they took without cutting corners. Thus company is highly recommended. read more

Can't say enough about this company!!! Saved our move into our new home after mold was discover under some of our windows. They came out quickly to provide and estimate, and were even quicker in resolving our issue. They even reduced our rate when they discovered that the job was not as extensive as first thought. Great company!!! read more

Bob and his team at BGS environmental are first class. He was responsive from first contact through completion of our project. Bob considered our moisture and potential mold problem, was attentive to detail in his communications with us and made really effective and efficient remediation suggestions for out association to consider. He came to the Back Bay and navigated the challenges of an old Brownstone with ease and professionalism. Bob is probably the best Boston contractor I have worked with and I would do so again in a heart beat. Thank you again, Bob. read more

Bob came out same day I called to give an estimate. He got rid of all the mold we had from water damage. After getting an estimate from serv pro which was lower than bobs estimate I still went with bob and glad I did. Bob goes the extra mile to do the work right. I would recommend him to anyone looking for mold removal. read more

Having found a mold during inspection and being a first time home owner, we were looking to shop around in Boston area for mold removal companies. I found good ratings in the Yelp for BGS and decided to go with them for a quote. Bob was very professional, returned my call promptly and scheduled an appointment to visit our place the same week. Bob and his team reached our home to provide the estimate on the schedule appointment time. Bob was honest with this opinion - We had mold in the basement near washer and dryer unit and in the Attic. He inspected the mold and told us, it is not required for us to hire him. Instead he recommended us with useful tips for safe removal and briefed us the cost of hiring a professional for such a small trace of mold. Bob actually saved us a great deal of money for the same job, when other companies quoted $2700 or more. Be assured, Bob's quote are reasonable and professional. read more

Bob is probably the best small business owner I have dealt with in years. I hired Bob to remove mold from my attic nearly a year ago. Bob and his team did a great job, were very professional, did a great job removing the mold and left the attic immaculate. Recently, I went to the attic and discovered fine powder throughout the attic. I had no idea what it was, I googled the topic and could not find a thing. I figured I would check with Bob to see if he had any idea. I called him on a Thursday and left a message explaining he did work for me a year ago and wanted to get his thoughts on what might be causing this fine powder in the attic. He called me later in the day and said he had no idea what would have caused the powder. He said he was probably the last person in the attic so maybe it was connected to his work. He asked if he could come down (his business is probably 30 minutes away) later in the week. I let him know I would be around Saturday but it was a long weekend; he asked if he could come down at 10:00am. He arrived at 9:55am on Saturday. I thanked him for taking the time over the holiday weekend to revisit this project and acting so promptly. He said, "My word is my bond." He said he wanted to make sure it was not connected to his work and, more importantly, get the issue remedied. Bob inspected the attic and said he had never seen a dusting from his work like this - he again noted, however, that he was probably the last person in the attic so he wanted to check with the manufacturer of the solution he used. He let me know he would call back Tuesday night because the manufacturer was in Chicago and Monday was a holiday. He called back on Tuesday afternoon and learned from the manufacturer that the only thing they thought might have happened was, because the house is 150 years old, the wood had hardened so much the solution did not penetrate as designed. Then, over time, the solution flaked off because it was sitting on the surface. Bob asked if he could come down to clean up the dusting and retreat the surface. He came down that Friday, cleaned everything up and retreated the surface with a different solution. Bob said to keep an eye on the attic and make sure the problem does not reoccur and, if there are any problems, to let him know and he will not be satisfied until I am completely satisfied. I really cannot say enough about Bob and his team. He is really an "old school" small business owner. He never attempted to make excuses, say it had been too long, etc. He wanted to make sure the job was done right more than I did, really! I cannot commend him enough. If you have any concerns about mold removal, I strongly recommend Bob and his team - they really stand behind their work and Bob's word is his bond! Thanks Bob! read more

BGS saved me thousands of dollars. We contacted them in the process of purchasing our home when the home inspector found mold in the attic. During the free estimate the following day Bob found asbestos which was outside the scope of services they provided (ie not an upsale) and jeopardized whether they would get the contract if we chose not to pursue the property. Long story short, the sellers mitigated the asbestos and BGS did the mold remediation. They use of a unique process where they destroy the mold and then scrub the surface to completely remove it rather than cover it with paint.They were reasonably priced, were professional and responsive and did a great job. What's more they did it with great integrity. I could not recommend them highly enough. read more

CALL THIS COMPANY FIRST!!! Bob is perhaps the most honest sales person that I have ever met. After my first phone call with him, he scheduled an appointment for a consultation. He arrived at my house within an hour....incredibly prompt. He put my mind at ease in knowing that there is no mold in my basement. Bob is absolutely FABULOUS. read more

Just wanted to say this is a fantastic company!!.I had storm damage this winter like many others, when I was told by my contractor that I had mold I was so nervous as I had heard such nightmares about it returning. After a long research process I chose BGS. Bob came out to my home and explained everything that needed to be done in detail and put my mind at ease. He and his guys were on time, respectful of my home and family, could not have been a more pleasant experience. Thanks Bob great job!! Marie read more

Being a homeowner and having dealt with many service companies over the years, I have to say that Bob sets the Gold Standard! His utmost professionalism, courteousness and honesty is how every business should be conducted. Our job was a very difficult one due to the sturdy construction of our house and his quote was very reasonable. He walked us through every detail prior to and kept us apprised throughout the job. His crew busted their backs and could not have been more friendly and respectful. Top notch company and obviously highly recommend. read more

I had BGS Environmental remove the asbestos insulation on my basement pipes as well as from the boiler. The project was complete by 12:30 and they left the basement spotless. Above all Bob (the owner) is a nice guy and very knowledgeable in his field. He was very accommodating with the time as well. He was able to be onsite at 6:45 am before I had to leave for work read more

I am long overdue in writing this, but I would highly recommend Bob and his team. I bought a house that had a lot of question marks - one of the biggest was the condition of the attic. There had been a fire in the attic at some point and a white mold had covered about 3/4 of the attic. As a first-time homeowner, I was very worried about the whole thing - and getting it remedied before I moved in, but Bob made sure everything was taken care of on my timeline. He came out to the house the morning after closing - even offered to come the day of if I wanted him to! - and took a look at the attic as well as a bedroom wall that didn't look right. He confirmed the attic's mold issue and set my mind at ease about the bedroom. In a short window, Bob took care of all the mold in the attic - and was able to clean up some of the residual ash from the previous owner's fire. Before finishing the job, he also gave me a tip on how to keep the mold away - he spotted that the vinyl siding guys hired by the previous owner had covered the gable vents with siding. Not only did he solve my mold problem with a quick turnaround, but he also pointed out a small but important fix I could make to my home that I would have never spotted on my own. read more