"Multiple Layers" of Deception and Unprofessionalism…read more.. In my correspondence with Gene K., a representative of Scope Environmental (cut and pasted from Yelp chat room) mentions "We can definitely help. Our asbestos inspection, survey, and lab results pricing is very competitive. It's $625 for the inspection and report. Each sample is $35. No other fees. Generally, results and reports will be available within 24-48 hours". Gene K. also mentioned the following "Some samples have multiple layers, and that can not be determined prior to taking the physical sample. You are welcome to call in so that you can properly comprehend the procedures". However, UNDISCLOSED FEES can creep into the price charged to the customer, e.g. such as the need to test "multiple layers" of one material; so, "No other fees" is (deliberately) misleading and therefore, deceptive. A field inspector (Daisy Flamenco) of Scope Environmental, arrived at the project site and upon seeing the area that needed sampling, asked the homeowner for a ladder to get her modest stature to the sampling material areas. When sampling the ceiling, Ms. Flamenco was barely able to reach the sampling surface (needed to be on her tippy toes), even with a step ladder (provided by the homeowner). ALL sample takers must come fully prepared for all conditions at the work site and not rely on the homeowner to provide tools, equipment or assistance of any kind to do THEIR job! Ms. Flamenco was dressed casually, no respirator or other appropriate protective equipment or gear, which is not only hazardous to herself, but sends the message to the homeowner (overseeing the work), that asbestos is really not that harmful. Even two and a half years following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is appropriate if all workers who enter a home, to wear a mask or at least offer to wear one, but Ms. Flamenco failed to show the occupants of the residence, such consideration. Most (professional) people return to bad pre-pandemic habits, even if to protect the home's occupants from the common cold. What is really inconsiderate and unprofessional, is that Ms. Flamenco had disturbed suspected asbestos containing materials by scraping and cutting away material from parts of a furnace and its ducts, leaving the furnace and ducts out-of-order, i.e. if no asbestos or other harmful materials were found, the furnace and ducts could not be safely and effectively used without first repairing them. Leaving carcinogenic materials exposed (cutting, scraping or otherwise removing and exposing asbestos) to those who live at the work site, is hazardous and unprofessional and should never be done this way. Exposing harmful materials puts people and animals at risk of exposure to carcinogens and asbestosis causing particles! Asbestos sample takers should take measures to seal or otherwise cover, exposed asbestos containing materials (when they are through sampling them), to protect home occupants. This experience was a wake-up call to how incompetent workers can make a bad situation, worse!

After my plumber discovered extensive sewage leakage beneath my house, we needed immediate cleanup…read morebefore any repair work could begin. We contacted Scope Environmental because they specialize in a wide range of services, including sewage and mold remediation. Veronika was courteous, highly responsive, and scheduled a team to come out the same day. Peter and his crew were professional, efficient, and thorough. They quickly extracted the standing water, debris, and sewage, then applied absorbent materials to the wet areas to remove moisture. They also installed heaters and drying equipment to prevent further damage. I appreciated that they returned over the following days to monitor progress and ensure everything was drying properly. Their support during such a stressful situation made a world of difference. I highly recommend this reliable, family-owned company for anyone needing this kind of emergency cleanup services.

We first heard about radon from our neighbors who had high readings and bought a testing kit on…read moreAmazon. Our levels were so high, our average pCi/L was over 14. I was freaking out because the epa recommends intervention at 4 pci, and we were 3x that with 2 small kids. I called Eddie at radon solutions and he came out quickly and gave us a quote. He was super knowledgeable and didnt try to scare us into a system right away. We spoke at length about our options. A few months later he came back and installed two fans hidden inside closets. They are super quiet, you really can't hear them at all unless you put your ear right up to the vent. 3 days later our radon levels have dropped to 0.53, and we can expect full results in a week. I am so happy and have such peace of mind thanks to radon solutions!

I wish this was true. We had an appointment with the owner Eddie and a text message confirming the…read moreappointment. Eddie told us he worked on radon mitigation for the schools in Palos Verdes

JLM Environmental is the best! Their team is responsive, professional, and consistently delivers…read morequality testing services with quick turnaround times. Communication is excellent, reports are thorough, and they do a great job helping keep projects moving forward. We appreciate John and his team very much. Highly recommend JLM Environmental for environmental testing and consulting services.

Reasonable prices and a very professional, knowledgeable team. I first spoke with Cici for a…read morequote--she was so friendly and helpful that I decided to book right away. Alexis came to collect samples and called to confirm before arriving early. He did a very thorough test and was very respectful of my place. When I mentioned my home is shoe-free, he kindly put on shoe covers without hesitation. Fantastic team! Hopefully I won't need their services again, but if I do, I'll definitely return.

I highly recommend Radon California. Jason helped me understand my situation and was not pushy…read moreabout his solutions. I was in the yellow zone and decided better safe than sorry. Jason installed the latest and greatest "radon well". He communicated well, he was punctual, he was concerned about my outcome and he did everything he said he would in the time frame that he told me. And the results indicate that it has worked. My radon numbers are way down and have stayed in the healthy zone ever since the install despite some rain which typically pushes numbers up. Highly recommended!

Jason and Mike did a great job with my house in Westlake Village. They brought my radon levels down…read moresignificantly to levels where I no longer stress about any sort of exposure to myself or my son. They started working immediately on two systems on my house and within two days my meter was at 0.4. Thank you!

I initially picked Bruce because of the type of inspection report he offers…read more It summarizes the condition of the property, highlights in red the major issues and lastly recommends needed updates. Plus he inspects pools thus eliminating the need for a second inspector.. As others have mentioned he is generous with his time, providing service above and beyond what a typical home inspection calls for. It was a big house .... In all he was at the property for 5hrs! During his inspection he took the time to answer all my questions and document any issues he found. It was great that he had a Drone to survey our two story clay tile roof which would have been difficult to inspect any other way. He also was kind enough to take it up a second time to get pictures of the hillside adjacent to our house. That was above and beyond what most general inspections would involve. Lastly he provided high res pictures taken for the report to my Drop Box. I would highly recommend Bruce for all of the above reasons plus he is just a nice guy.

As others have commented, Bruce @ Sunset Home Inspection is a fantastic home inspector and I have…read morerecommended him to others and also have personally used him countless times over the years for many property inspections. Bruce is very thorough, extremely knowledgeable, and best of all he is willing to take the time to review and explain any of his findings to clients, so that they have a clear understanding of what they are purchasing/selling. Bruce is reasonably priced...he may not be the cheapest (but why would you want to cheap out on a home inspection when you're making one of the biggest purchase of your life), however, he is definitely not the most expensive. He also provides a very quick turn-around in getting his reports out.

Full disclosure, I did not end up hiring Robert to do my mold test, but I had to post a review…read morebased on his stellar communication and customer service. I was looking for a fast turnaround on mold testing after a tenant complaint, so l sent out the Yelp bat signal with the option to contact multiple vendors at once. Robert and Bye Bye Mold was one of the first company to come back to me with immediate info, an appointment, and plenty of information on pricing and a scope of work. Robert was flexible, easy to contact and communicate with, and he messaged me well after and before business hours. Basically he responded immediately no matter what time. He went above and beyond, so he will definitely be my first call the next time l need mold testing. The only reason I didn't end up hiring him was because a previous vendor was able to accommodate an earlier appointment time, and Robert graciously understood and told me to feel free to call him if I needed anything else. Thank you, thank you and thank you.

George is a wonderful, honest, and caring man. I was incomplete distress over my rental and had no…read moreidea how to deal with my problem. He walked me through and explained everything. He actually gave me advice in regard to how to move forward with other companies as well. I would use him again in a heartbeat, but hope to never have to again! lol

Michael at Pro Environmental Testing was thorough and professional throughout the entire mold…read moreinspection process. He was very transparent with his pricing and there were no hidden fees which was nice. He did not pressure for more sample than what was needed. He even offered sound advice on which type of test is preferred for certain areas (swab vs air). He identified visible mold in multiple areas of my apartment and backed it up with lab-certified air and surface samples. The interpretation report clearly explained the findings -- including the detection of Stachybotrys (toxic mold) in the master bathroom -- and outlined exactly what remediation steps were needed. Highly recommend if you want honest, science-backed results and not just a guessing game. We will be using Michael's services again if needed.

Best customer service and very helpful with my personal mold inspection to my unit. My landlord was…read moredenying to mold test my unit and only inspected it. I hired Eran and he had my apartment tested same day and I had results in less than 3 days . The test reconfirmed I needed to relocated as soon as I did before the results came in. Once I had the results my landlord had to fix the issue. Thank you Pro Environment Testing team !