Customer Testimonial: Can’t Recommend These Guys Enough

Recurring sinus infections led me to look on the NJ Better Business Bureau to find a company specializing in mold inspection & remediation. Due to the reputation that mold remediation companies have for using fear tactics to charge a fortune, I was leery in my expectations. I selected ACS and scheduled an appointment to have a home inspection for mold. Matt did the inspection- he was thorough, knowledgeable and patiently answered all of my questions. I felt comfortable trusting him (he is neither an alarmist (the house is a disaster) or a ‘yes’ man (everything is fine). As I took him around the house, he explained his findings and talked me down when I wanted to send out samples of everything to be tested (each test sample is an extra charge). He recommended that 1 sample be tested (insulation from the HVAC) and took it with him. The report findings & recommendations were straightforward and made sense. The sample did contain mold. Remediation activities included cleaning the subfloor (behind the dropped ceiling) as well as removing the insulation and treating the inside of the HVAC chamber. Tony & Charles did the job impeccably. Owner Dave Kichula was a pleasure to deal with- answered questions/emails when I had them, and always took my phone calls. Air Consulting Services is old school quality, professionalism & customer service that is becoming a dinosaur. Can’t recommend these guys enough.

Caroline
Edison NJ

Do Air Purifiers Work?

One of the common responses many folks have when they are feeling sick is to fire up an air purifier. This is particularly true when the sick person is a young child with a form of respiratory disease such as childhood asthma. Clients ask, “When do air purifiers work and when not. Is it worth the cost of the purchase and operation?” [Read more…]

Six Signs of Indoor Air Contamination in the Home

Mold contamination has become the most common indoor air quality issue we encounter, both in commercial and residential buildings. Based on frequency, mold is followed by formaldehyde, other volatile organic compounds, and finally pesticides. We are often asked by clients how to recognize that a contaminant is present. This is not an easy question, but I will try to summarize the most common signs that occur in the residential home. [Read more…]

Other Indoor Contaminants: Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a fascinating compound for a lot of reasons. It is one of the most common chemicals used in all kinds of products. It has been around for decades in products used in the office, home and school. And it recently has been classified as a known carcinogen and the regulating agencies want to reduce exposures by setting very low recommended exposure limits. [Read more…]

Asbestos Removal & Response

As previously discussed, one of the most common indoor contaminants is asbestos, in both commercial and residential buildings. Asbestos was a very common building component from about 1920 to 1978. It is not unusual to still find friable products like pipe insulation or non-friable products like vinyl asbestos floor tiles in both residential and commercial buildings from this era. I have VAT in several rooms in my own home. [Read more…]