Absolutely bizarre experience. I'm still a little dizzy and it's not even over. Why/how is it…read morethey're still in business? Flood damage in my NYC apt. Called RTK for asbestos/mold check. I was told $1500. The asbestos guy showed up and 30 mins later told me he'd finished and left. That's it - no card, no introduction, no discussion of the work, not even how are you? He just turned round and left. Since then I've heard absolutely NOTHING from RTK regarding asbestos risk. They simply won't talk to me about it. In fact they won't even bill me for it. (truly) A few days later a woman showed up to check for mold. She did her work and charged me $865 for it, on the spot, using a card reader - which is perfectly OK, of course, but is the exact opposite business practice from the asb guy. Obvious question - are they workers from different contractors with (totally) different practices and standards? Meaning their results will probably not be comparable or standardized and so pretty much meaningless. Couple of days later I called to get the reports and the closing invoice - figuring $635. I was told it would be $3,865 - that's $3,000 for a 30 minute asbestos check and $865 for mold and, so far, NO REPORTS. What are they doing? So I objected to the $3,865 charge and said the quote was $1,500 and I'd already paid them $865 so if they sent me the reports and an invoice for $635 I'd pay it and we could all move on. I've heard NOTHING from them so now my offer's withdrawn. I've made other arrangements and no longer need RTK's reports. I will get the $865 charge reversed (no reports delivered) when it appears on my statement. So RTK ends up with $0, a derogatory on their credit report and reviews like this. The whole process has been total insanity. I simply cannot fathom what they're doing at RTK. They don't even bother to bill you for it (appropriately so). (exit stage L shaking head)

TLDR: Disappointing Experience with RTK Environmental - Incomplete Mold Testing Led to Major…read moreConsequences After medical testing revealed my wife had dangerously high levels of mold in her system, we hired RTK Environmental with the expectation that they would help us identify the root cause in our home. I communicated clearly and repeatedly that this was a serious health issue, and that we wanted testing to be thorough and comprehensive. While our technician, John, was responsive and pleasant, the testing ultimately fell short in critical ways. RTK missed some of the most significant mold sources in our home--specifically in the basement and garage, which later proved to be major contamination zones. Their clearance testing gave our home a "green light," and we were told it was safe for my wife to return. Unfortunately, she became ill again almost immediately upon reentering the home. After speaking with RTK about this, the owner did come to our home. While more knowledgeable about mold illness, he did admit that they were not on the forefront of this. Even still, during his visit he found more sources of mold than the original tester had. We have now been displaced for five months, including three months post-remediation, during which we worked with another company that took a much more investigative approach. Their testing uncovered severe contamination, including dangerously high levels of Stachybotrys (black mold) and Chaetomium--toxins that were completely missed by RTK's original inspection and clearance process. In hindsight, RTK's attempt to save us a few hundred dollars by discouraging more extensive testing--and their lack of mold-specific expertise and thoroughness--has led to tens of thousands of dollars in additional expenses and months of lost time, stress, and health setbacks. I strongly urge anyone dealing with health-related mold concerns to seek out a company that specializes in source-level testing and takes environmental illness seriously. This experience has been both financially and emotionally devastating for our family.

Excellent, fast, communicative, true professionals. I…read morecalled them with a potential mold issue and they were scheduled for the following day. The report was thorough and SO helpful in the remediation process. THANK YOU!!

Sadly this was a waste of time and money. If your job isn't big enough for the owner to come, you…read morewill get the "trained by owner" person. The "trained by" person doesn't have the years of experience to know what to look for and see what's there. I provided tons of info, there was evidence of moisture, had many health symptoms of mold and still he found nothing, it was all a-ok (???) Next testing, did not fall for the "trained by" listings and hired an owner that found it all, because he spotted the things that were there all along. It would have been nice to know then instead of waiting.... Plus there is no savings in hiring a "trained by" because the charges are the same. Could use that wasted cash for the present cleanup.

Green Orchard Group did a thorough inspection of my apartment for lead paint, allergens, and mold…read more Inspector Jean Paul was on time, professional, and efficient. He clearly knows his stuff -- covered everything carefully, explained what he was testing for, and made the whole process easy. Straightforward, reliable service. Highly recommend.

The testing was thorough and professional. The results came back quickly and were easy to…read moreunderstand.

Dean at Service Master was super knowledgable and very helpful. We thought we could cover up the…read morenasty smoke smell of the house we moved into by cleaning and painting, but we were wrong. Service Master wasn't able to help us as they could have because we covered up what they needed to get to, but Dean walked through the whole house to point out things we had missed that were still giving off the smell as well as a number of other tips that have helped tremendously, and at no charge. He clearly knows what he is doing and I have no doubt Service Master would have solved our problem once and for all had we gone to them first!

From the owner: Life can get messy. Whether it's flooding, fire and smoke damage, or the aftermath of a traumatic…read moreevent, getting back on your feet can seem impossible. That's where ServiceMaster Restore comes in. We are trained professionals who will get your household or business back to normal quickly and efficiently. As a leader in this industry for more than half a century, we've perfected the process for quickly identifying damage, determining the restoration services needed, and minimizing trouble and inconvenience on your end. When disaster strikes, every minute counts. That's why ServiceMaster Restore is here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

We worked with Mike, who was excellent. It's never a happy experience when you need to test for…read moreasbestos, but Mike walked us through the process... told us all of our options and just made us feel the best he could about a bad situation. Additionally we work crazy hours, and Mike was super accommodating to our schedule. 5 stars, if you need this service I highly recommend.

We were in need of a property scan to locate any USTs, septic system or anything else that might be…read moreburied in the property before closing on a home. We worked with Long, who was courteous, knowledgeable and extremely prompt. He was able to get to the property within 1 business day and turned a thorough report back to us within the same business day! He went above and beyond in helping work through my list of questions and was extremely patient given last minute plans. I would absolutely recommend using Brooks Environmental for your environmental safety needs.

Quick, easy process at a great price. All steps were taken care of including air testing for…read morere-entry. Recommend Chase Environmental.

It has been a pleasure working with Mark. He Knows all the rules and regulations so nobody gets in…read moretrouble. He also takes the time to explain all the details about the project that you need to have done.

Before putting our home up for sale, we had to remove an underground oil tank and remediate the…read moresoil. The project was made difficult because some of the work had to be done under a Florida room. The team at Enviroshield handled the job effectively and efficiently. The job proposal was complete. The work was done as promised. The staff was available for calls and with answers to all questions. The we received the necessary paperwork at the end of he project to go forward with the sale. I highly recommend EnviroShield.

Robert has been so sweet and friendly walking us through our creosote soaked pillars under a home…read morewe are about to purchase. I wish more business owners were as friendly and communicative and ON it. I highly recommend this business.

John from BNF Consulting Inc handled our lead paint testing before renovations. He arrived on time,…read moreexplained the testing process clearly, and provided excellent customer service throughout the inspection.

Gil helped us with an asbestos inspection and made the entire process easy to understand. He was…read morethorough, friendly, and answered all our questions clearly. Very professional service from BNF Consulting Inc.

We worked with Bill, who was excellent. He explained everything in a very clear way and I learned a…read morelot. He was especially helpful regarding some issues with the exterior of the home which I had not noticed myself. Ultimately, primarily for reasons outside of the ones that came up in inspection, we decided not to buy the home, and True View was able to give us partial refunds for the radon and lead tests we ordered as we would not be needing them. We will definitely be contacting Bill again for the next home we need to inspect, and I'll go in with a better eye for some of the things to look out for during our search.

Full disclosure- have not used this service. Posted request in a list for construction/home…read morerepairs. While most ignored post. Two kindly answered , that it was not their specialty, True View Home Inspections, responded immediately! Asked politely fur a time that worked for me - something no one asks (feeling that making us wait is part of their job.) Here they even answer politely. This and a willingness to work, when teen age Uber drivers will leave standing, outside freezing, bless those who get, good service, is what make a company successful. Thank you for responding so quickly! My apologies, a family emergency put personal house work on hold . Grateful to have this contact.,