A squared away, professional, and cost effective operation as I've ever seen with this stuff. I…read morerecently had a renovation done on my place, which left a thick coat of dust on everything, and me in coughing fits. Given they really went into the walls with some work, i figured I'd have this dust checked out just in case. Most labs were charging an arm and a leg for the basics, for a majority worked with large commercial projects. I'm just a concerned homeowner with no technical background who wanted to check some samples. Chuck walked me through it and made It all very easy. Happy to report the lab says my apartment and lungs are somewhat free of dangerous particulate ha. Thanks Chuck!

I called Chuck today because I found him on Yelp and he was very honest with me. I needed to find…read moreout if his services was what I needed at this time (mold in our kitchen). Since we're still dealing with our insurance company he explained to me that he wasn't the guy I needed yet but that he would explain exactly how insurance companies work with these types of cases, since he's been doing this for 20 years. He helped me by giving me advice on what wording to use and not to use with the insurance company. Thanks again for your advice Chuck. Michelle, Oxnard

Kevin was so thorough, helpful and personable I literally got on my computer to write this review…read moreminutes after he left. My boyfriend and I are renting our first home together in Santa Barbara and we had spotted some suspicious looking mold growth in one of our bathrooms. We called Criterion and they were able to come the very next morning! This was perfect as I have health concerns related to mold and want peace of mind as quick as possible. Kevin was a wealth of knowledge and we are so glad we went with Criterion.

I am a homeowner in Ventura with a commitment to keeping the houses I rent in great shape. At the…read morerequest of my tenant, I decided to do a mold inspection through Criterion. Kevin Hanson went to the house, evaluated the entire premises, took air samples, and spoke extensively with the tenants to make sure to address their concerns. He subsequently called me and spent so much on the phone explaining possible areas of concern for mold in the house as well as abatement possibilities to address these concerns. He wrote a thorough report of his findings which he shared with me, and at my request--and on his own time--shared his findings with the tenants. I love quality work. It shows a commitment to one's profession beyond one's job. This is how Kevin at Criterion works. If you are in need of someone to check the integrity of your property, Criterion has your back. I'm so grateful.

Great response time and reasonable pricing. They work well with the insurance company as your…read moreadvocate. Highly recommend.

They came out, told me what to expect. Work was completed with no issues. The guy who initially…read morecame out played with my dog. They are great.

Greg did a thorough inspection and sampling at our home. And he called me with the results…read morepromptly. I appreciated his professionalism and honesty.

We used Greg for the second time and were very happy again. Everything was happending very fast…read morewith our inspection period and Greg really helped us out by being availabe to do the inspection and by sending us the report right away. We are super grateful. He is very thorough when he does his inspection and the report is written in detail but easy to understand for anyone. Greg is also a really nice person I can highly recommend him.

All I can say is WOW. After doing my own mold test and getting results positive for mold, I reached…read moreout to Shane at S&J. He came to my house the next day, was extremely professional and explored my house to find a source. He read the results from my test and reassured me that these types of tests are not the most accurate way to assess mold. He used multiple different tools and reassured me of negative results that we found! I have had experiences with other companies who come in, take advantage of your vulnerability and emotions and complete try to scam you. Shane couldn't be further from that. He was honest, explained everything and was extremely knowledgeable. If you ever have to deal with mold or asbestos, S&J is the company to use!

I recently found some black mold in my garage and needed it taken care of. Found out I needed to…read morehave some testing done to the drywall and joint compound first to make sure there wasn't any lead or asbestos. Was recommended S&J by one of the mold remediation companies, and through text they were able to schedule me in relatively quickly. Guy came in, was fast and friendly, did his thing. He noticed there was vinyl tile on the floor of the area I needed mold treatment so he asked to take a piece to test. I said sure. Results came back quick, and so did the invoice. They tried to upcharge me an extra $405. I replied to them saying that wasn't the agreed upon price. They "fixed" the error and knocked off $100 from the already inflated price, apologizing that they got some detail wrong in the invoice. I had to reply again, challenging that detail and the extra money they were asking for. It was only then that someone in charge finally got involved, explained they'd had me confused with another client, and backed down to the original quoted price-- but tacked on an extra $40 for the floor tile! I paid the invoice because this was 4 days later, but told them they need to disclose when something is going to cost extra. The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth. While I can accept an honest mistake, I was left feeling like they were trying to take advantage of me, hoping I'd just pay whatever they asked. Whatever the truth is, S&J Environmental Testing leaves a lot to be desired in regard to their customer service.

I can't recommend Steve highly enough. I found him after seeing his name come up repeatedly in a…read moreReddit discussion about mold, asbestos, and lead testing, and he absolutely lived up to the praise. Before we even scheduled the inspection, he spent over an hour on the phone answering all of my questions and explaining the testing process in a way that was incredibly thorough and easy to understand. He didn't just collect samples - he took the time to educate us on how to safely manage asbestos and lead during our renovation and what to keep in mind long after we move in. I also felt like he went above and beyond to be careful not to oversample - which I really appreciated as we navigate a budget for all these home repairs. He focused on highest-value spots (with the lowest visibility, visually!) As first-time homeowners navigating construction (and expecting our first baby), we found having someone so knowledgeable, patient, and generous with his time invaluable. It's rare to find someone with this level of expertise who genuinely cares about helping their clients make informed decisions. If we ever need environmental testing again, Steve will be my first call.

Insight contacted me right away, within 24 hours of my request to them for testing. The…read morerepresentatives Rob and Brian are phenomenal. They treated me like family. I was able to secure an appointment for testing the next day. They explained step by step, the process of testing and lab work. every thing was exactly as they told me. Within a 24 period, I had the samples taken, sent to the lab, and final analysis of the test results. This is what I call "efficiency". thank you Brian and Rob. Alice, Fresno County

Excellent service and Scott got the job done on a timely professional manner. Scott is very…read moreforthcoming and covers all details. I strongly recommend his Mold testing service. He came on short notice, and helped us truly get to the bottom of our dangerous mold problem. We knew exactly what we were dealing with, no more guesswork!

I have been in the Real Estate business for 30 years & one of the top 5 worst inspectors I have…read moreever used. AKA deal breaker

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.

"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!