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.

Greg was wonderful. We had some concerns about mold and he came that very same day. We really…read moreappreciate his thoroughness and he went through how to read the results, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend Greg!! He also has devices to help check for moisture that I noticed other companies didn't have.

Very professional and thorough highly recommend would definitely use them again cal certifiedread more

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

Honest and fair service!! I received a fair estimate for the job. The crew were friendly efficient…read moreand got the job done. Good communication throughout.

A huge thanks to Jonathan, Rosie and TJ (for his hard work!). From my initial call, to the…read moreestimate process, scheduling and the actual work, we couldn't be more pleased with the mold remediation. TJ was efficient, speedy and cleaned everything up in a matter of hours. Very grateful to the team here for making the best out of a scary situation.

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.

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.

I've worked with Michael on 3 separate occasions for peace of mind after water incidents in my…read morecondo. Prices are reasonable, he and Diego are super professional, and most importantly - they care and get the job done right. Really appreciate him and his team for their honesty and transparency under really stressful circumstances.

Mike was absolutely awesome! He was incredibly patient and accommodating when it came to…read morescheduling, especially since my schedule can get pretty hectic. Once we got everything scheduled, the process was seamless. Mike showed up promptly and was extremely thorough with his inspection. Later that evening, I received a detailed report with clear, easy to understand notes and photos of everything that was inspected. I especially appreciated that anything that needed my attention was highlighted in red, making it super easy to identify and understand the issues. Mike was knowledgeable, professional, and great to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspector. He made the entire inspection process easy. Thank you, Mike!

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!

CBC/Scope Environmental assisted us in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire in Altadena, CA., and we…read morecould not be happier with our decision to work with them! Not only did they do an excellent job remediating our home, they were also incredibly helpful in dealing directly with the insurance company and (a range of) adjusters. For over 18 months they were by our side, and they truly felt like a crucial partner as we were navigating the process. Thank you Veronika, Peter and everyone at CBC/Scope Environmental!

"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!

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