I wish I could give Randy more than 5 stars…read more BEFORE: (Contact, Initial Visit, Signing) Contact: Randy was easy to get on the phone. It went directly to him and I liked that I was able to talk to him directly. We were able to schedule a visit for that same week. Initial Visit: Randy was right on time, which is rare and surprising haha. As soon as he walked into our basement he was able to access everything. You can tell he knows what he is talking about, and it's to the level that you trust what he is saying. Plus, Randy is not a sales guy. Even though it's his business, he never pushed or tried to sell me anything. He just stuck to the situation at hand and what problems existed, as well as what was not an issue too, also rare. Usually companies make everything an issue in order to make more business. Randy doesn't do that. There were things we were concerned with that he told us were not an issue and we didn't need to worry. It felt like an honest and kind person, just trying to help us out. Also, although you can tell he is an expert in his field, he doesn't try to tell you more than you want to know. I personally like to know all the details because I like learning and Randy was completely open to describing everything to me and was patient. I can tell from our interactions that for people who don't want to hear the details, he will spare you, but for those people who want to know the ins and outs, he will gladly share. Signing: This part was very easy and Randy answered any questions we had. Scheduling was easy too and he worked around our schedules. DURING: (Arrival, During Work) Arrival: Again, they were ON TIME, which just amazes me haha. They were very quick with their set up and courteous to our home and furniture and draped everything. They set up their equipment in our garage. I actually didn't know we'd be using that side of the house for entry and so my garage had items in the middle of it. I remember going back in the house to tell my family and when I came back all the things had already been cleared and stacked neatly to the side. I was shocked at how neat and quickly it was put away. (and thankful!) haha During: They were really courteous and Randy would come to give me updates. This is probably because I'm a curious person, so my guess is he was being kind to my curiosity. I read online though, that the best consideration is to stay out of the way during construction and not ask them questions. So I tried to leave them be haha but I would look every once in awhile. But for other people who don't care, you don't need to be there or do anything. The team takes care of everything all on their own. Surprisingly, I actually took a nap later on. I normally wouldn't nap with strangers in the house, but I felt completely safe doing so. As for time/length of work, Randy gave me a time frame of how long it would take and they finished everything in under that time by a couple of hours! Amazing. Our basement went from a wreck to a super basement before dinnertime! AFTER: (Post-Work, Value, Feelings after completion) Post-Work : The work done was exactly as discussed. Randy was great at showing and describing everything. I was impressed and really happy with the outcome. When they left, they left it clean. I think my garage was cleaner than when they came. Also, I had left a 50 ft ext cord near the stairs. After they left I noticed someone had neatly wrapped and tied it for me. This is so sweet because they didn't have to do that for us. Value: Worth every penny. Randy's cost was literally a fraction of the cost of other companies. Other companies are very "sales" like and will push you. Randy never pressured or pushed me. He just gave me all the information so I could choose on my own. And honestly, looking back, I would pay more for Randy's work, than going to another company and paying less, although I don't even know if another company would come under his cost. My neighbors actually came to ask questions and they were quoted prices that were double the amount! Hearing this confirmed yet again, that we made the right choice to go with Randy. After: My family found that we are HAPPIER with our house now. I didn't expect that. But we just love our house more. Before leaving, Randy also mentioned the smell of the house would change. I didn't ask for clarification but my family has noticed it. It just smells, very FRESH and CLEAN. Before it smelled very plain, maybe even slightly dusty? I never would have known that, but it's only now after the work, that I can tell and make that comparison. BOTTOM LINE: It's rare to find companies that make the entire process (before, during, after) painless and pleasurable. The worst is to regret after you have paid for something. So I make sure to point out the really good/bad places, to help others avoid that. So yes, if you choose Randy, you'll be happy and will have no regrets! Thanks again for everything MMRG!

My wife and I called Randy about a potential mold issue in our basement based upon the great…read moreratings other customers posted on Yelp. He spent over a half hour with us listening and responding to our concerns and providing excellent suggestions. Based on our discussion we would definitely work with his company if we needed remediation services. Randy gave us great direction and answered all our questions professionally.

The company rep came to my house and did an evaluation of the air quality. He was very efficient…read more I received the report in a timely manner. I recommend this company.

From the owner: At Environmental Management Associates, we help our clients with solutions to their environmental…read moreconcerns and situations. We can help you with everything from oil tank removal, oil tank installation, mold testing, indoor air quality, and NJDEP programs. We assure that our clients, both commercial and residential, understand the process of what we're working on before we start, so you feel more comfortable while we help you with your environmental concerns. If you're located around the Farmingdale, NJ or any of the surrounding areas, give our professionals a call to learn more and get a free quote!

Great by Joe Serino, clear concise inspection report done in a timely manner at a fair price…read more Paul Fitzsimmons Fairway Mews, Spring Lake Heights NJ

Joe and Andrew were extremely knowledgeable and thorough. They were willing to answer any questions…read morewe had throughout the process. Highly recommend.

I found Kevin on a Google search. Even though he is basically on the other side of NJ, he was…read morewilling to come out and do a test of our air as we just got done with having our asbestos removed. He was easy to contact via email, quoted a reasonable price, and we were able to set an appointment the next day. He arrived on time and was very professional throughout. He explained how his test was even more thorough than the abatement's company's test, as his actually would specifically ID asbestos fibers (vs a general fiber test the other company did). You can tell he knows what he is talking about. The test took two hours and I was able to work while Kevin filled out paperwork in his car. He contacted me the next day with the test results, and also sent me a certificate from the lab and his summary showing the air was clean. Note that Kevin only does the air testing (not the removal) and I used him as a second opinion to ensure the air was clean as asbestos is nothing to mess with! I would definitely recommend his company to anyone wanting to test their environment post abatement.

From the owner: J.K. Cooley Environmental Testing Services for home owners and home buyers. Test your home for…read moreasbestos, formaldehyde, mold, soot / fire residue and other indoor air quality concerns. We also offer water testing services including PFAS. You can also submit material samples to us and we will analyze them for asbestos or lead.

We purchased our home in October, 2020 and our attorney recommended Envirotactics for an…read moreunderground tank sweep. For whatever reason (it appears the seller had tried desperately to conceal), an underground tank, containing oil and with substantial leakage, was not discovered during the sweep. You would think that this would warrant a negative review, but Envirotactics did what only great companies do. When the oil tank was discovered by another contractor six months later, Basil of Envirotactics immediately came over and reviewed the situation, and almost immediately agreed (and confirmed in writing) that Envirotactics would promptly take full responsibility for tank removal, all environmental work, all permits, and all 100% at their expense. Over the next several weeks, this is precisely what they did, with Basil taking care of all general contracting duties, obtaining and paying for all permits, and dealing with the DEP. Basil was constantly on-site and professional in every respect. We cannot recommend this company more strongly.

From the owner: We are your environmental resource. LSRP services, land use, CAFRA permitting, oil tank…read morelocating/testing, asbestos surveys

Doesn't even deserve 1 star. I was scammed with a low ball quote for a real estate job in which…read morethey refused actually do the work at the job quoted. It's resulted in me losing out on thousands of dollars . They ignored my phone calls and gave me the run around for months . They were insanely unprofessional

Rob Salt is a highly professional and knowledgeable person…read more My clients wanted to do a soil test at a property they were buying,as an underground oil tank was removed, Rob Salt was able to help them get the needed information without having to do an independent testing. He interpreted the documentation provided by the seller saving a lot of money at the cost of his business. That was a very generous gesture on his part! My clients had peace of mind and we, my clients and I are very grateful to Rob Salt for all his valuable help. I highly recommend Rob Salt and Hydroscience Group.

Renova came to the rescue when an oil tank was found in front yard of my deceased uncle's house…read more They were efficient, professional and explained every step of the process in a simple but thorough fashion. I don't know what I would have done without them. If you find yourself in an oil tank predicament, do yourself a favor and hire Renova. They handle everything for you. Thank you Renova!!!

Renova saved our home sale! We were selling our house and the buyers wanted us to remove an…read moreunderground oil tank that was properly decommissioned in 1994 (after only 18 yrs use). Qualified Tank Services removed the tank and because it was corroded, wanted to do $18000 of remediation--without any soil testing or testing of any kind at the time of the removal! QTS wanted to dig out 25 TONS of soil and put in a bedrock well for water testing and they filed a NJ DEP case saying there was contamination--again without any testing. We contacted Renova to do soil testing and they were able to come out the next week. The soil tests came out great, in other words--no contamination! They compiled a thorough report which we sent to the DEP. The case was closed and we were able to proceed with the sale of our home. Renova is an ethical company and I highly recommend them.

I called Big Apple Mold Removal over concerns about mold in my window AC unit. Instead of…read moreimmediately charging me to come inspect, they asked me to send a picture/video to assess. They called me right after to confirm it was mold and explained that a professional assessment would likely cost as much as or more than a new unit. They were so kind to let me ask additional questions and help out without any extra cost. I've now purchased a replacement unit instead of spending what ultimately could have been double, and really appreciate the help they provided!

Just had my inspection last night, and they were able to accommodate my later hours. I…read moreunfortunately didn't catch the inspector's name, but he was amazing and looked over my kitchen and bathroom where I've been dealing with persistent leaks from an upstairs neighbor and shoddily done repairs by my property manager's "mold guys". He identified areas of moisture that I wasn't aware of and took his time making sure everything was looked over. He also took samples I requested. He was great and so nice and explained everything in so much detail! I don't have the report yet since it was just done last night but just wanted to let his team know he was great!

John was great to work with for a home inspection - prompt, thorough, professional, friendly, and…read moreknowledgeable. It's the second inspection I've had done, and the first one with another company was okay, but I didn't realize how much detail there could be in an inspection report until John sent his, yet it was also easy to see and understand all of the recommendations. It helped get a credit from the seller that I was not expecting at all because it's a seller's market. He arrived right on time and looked in every nook and cranny, making me feel much better about the townhouse. He used a drone to get aerial shots which let me know what to reach out to the HOA about as well. High recommend working with him!

John and his service were fantastic. His company was recommended to my husband and me by our…read morerealtor. His quote was less expensive than the other home inspection services in the area, and he was able to schedule us in right away + accommodate our work schedules. His report was thorough and was received quickly. Very professional + friendly service - highly recommend! Thank you, John! - Kait + Kyle

BEWAWARE BEWARE! 45 day job became 3 months Only got finished because they had to bring in…read moreoutside professionals. They don't have qualified people working for them. Their answer to unprofessional work is to say (give us a chance to make it better) Again BEWARE, will supply pics of the unprofessional job. Also if NJM brings them to the job, BEWARE!

Requested ServiceMaster's help for a minor mold issue - Adam from ServiceMaster was very…read moreprofessional and upfront about the work that was needed, even suggesting ways to minimize cost. Very impressed with the professionalism and honesty.