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.

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!

My friend who used them in the past for mold in her house recommended that I call SOS with haste…read more I'm dealing with mold in a rental nightmare situation and Chuck not only reviewed my case, providing good advice on a course of action that will get us out of this mess, but sent me a detailed summary of our conversation that I can use for reference when dealing with these greedy property management people, my next review. Anyway, this guy really knows his stuff. Would recommend.

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.

I contacted Greg a couple years ago for a mold inspection at my home. I was happy with his service…read moreso I contacted him again when my parents needed a general home inspection. Greg arrives on time and is friendly and professional throughout the process. For the mold inspection, Greg explained what he was doing as he took samples and answered my questions. He later emailed me the mold report when he received the results. For the home inspection, Greg inspected inside and outside the home and pointed out concerns as he found them. He let me know which would need immediate attention and others to watch out for, and what kind of service contractors to call. Again, he answered all my questions and later emailed me the inspection report. Will call him again for other jobs in the future.

If you're looking for a fraudulent home inspection this is the place to go. Most outrageous…read morefabrication of made up issues I have ever seen. Definitely a scam company

We own a condo in Port Hueneme. When returning from a vacation, we came home to a kitchen/bathroom…read moreflooded with grey/black water that had overflowed the kitchen and bathroom sinks due to an issue in the common line. Our insurance company told us they called Servpro to come out to help us. Within a very short time we received a call from Jason, who was already on this way to our condo. He brought a small crew, extraction machines, and evaluated the water damage fully. Jason is knowledgeable, calm, and answered all our questions! We are so blessed and fortunate that he was the one assigned to effectively work with us and communicate efficiently with our insurance adjuster. We're still working to resolve the issues that brought this disaster, and moving forward to restore our condo thanks to Jason, his team, and Servpro working with us. We highly recommend this company, and especially this young man. -Lupe and Diana Alvarado

We found we had our second pipe break under the slab in our bedroom when we returned home from RV…read moretrip and I called JW. They were out to our home in less than an hour. As the owner of JW lived near he also came out and Helped us find a good leak detection company and a plumber. We had a very bad experience with our insurance company with the first break and were desperate to fix the problem. Brandon and crew took care of the restoration and Jonathan was there with his help and support for the remainder of the job. We were so fortunate to call the right company at the right time. i can't say enough about the service we received. Do give them a call. and Thanks guys!!

This company cares about their customers and are honest and decent beyond words. Brandon had lots…read moreof opportunity to fleece me if he wanted to- I didn't really know what was needed. He chose integrity, even though it meant he was giving up money to do so, and he also connected me to a contractor they work with who is probably the best contractor I've run into. Everything about my dealings with both Brandon and Jonathan was top notch. They are skilled, honest, helpful and I'm really glad I called them. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank them.

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.

We were looking for a professional company that is highly rated. We called many mold inspectors,…read moreasked for referrals from friends and one kept promising he was going to call me, via email, and never did. What we found was that most of them are either too busy or just do not care to help. When I called Michael Azencot's number, he answered right away. Michael listened to my concerns and scheduled an appointment for the same week. We initially just asked for certain rooms to be tested, when the results came back. We called Michael again. to test the whole house. The first time it only took 3 days to get the test results. This time, it only took ONE day! Wow, thank you Michael and Diego. We appreciate you and your professionalism.

I cannot recommend Mike, Liam and the Pro Environmental team more…read more My wife has sensitivity to mold and after getting unclear inspection results from another company on a potential home purchase, I called Mike on a Saturday. He scheduled Liam the next day (a Sunday), and Liam was there on time and was very helpful in explaining his initial findings. Mike also called on Sunday to let me know he had reviewed the findings and would get a report to me in a day or two. Their knowledge and customer service were top notch. I HIGHLY recommend this team for any mold inspection needs.

Mike Hasty, Master Inspector, was just Outstanding; Knowledgeable…read more Efficient and Professional. Just a Great experience to deal with. Gil K.

Mike Hasty is a Certified Master Inspector. We had him provide a full house inspection before we…read moreput our house on the market. He did a thorough job and found a few items to address which we certainly will do before our house is listed. Mike is super clean, always wearing shoe coverings when in the house. He had a keep eye for the quality that went into our essentially rebuilding a home built in 1900 while trying to keep consistent with the vintage home. Great Value for Money. He went up and above on the service requested. We LOVED working with Mike. While being professional, he also had a great sense of humor and is extremely personable! 10 out of 10!! Thank you, Mike!

"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.

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