Environmental Services Of America

Environmental Services of America handles asbestos removal, mold remediation, lead testing, and related hazmat work across Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama. The company is a licensed asbestos contractor in all three states and holds EPA Lead-Safe Certification (RRP). Mold remediation follows EPA and industry standards (IICRC AMRT/MRS NORMI CMR). Radon measurement and mitigation work is performed to EPA standards (NRPP RMT/RMS), as is indoor air quality testing (CIE/CIEC). The firm carries $1M/$3M insurance and has been in operation since 2009.

Services include asbestos surveys, sampling, testing, monitoring, and abatement; lead paint removal and testing; mold inspection and remediation; demolition; and removal of ducts, HVAC systems, insulation, floor tile, ceiling tile, and shingles. The team is available 24/7 for emergency calls.

Georgia requires general contractors and residential contractors to hold state licenses. The Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors oversees two residential license tiers—Residential Basic and Residential Light Commercial—plus separate commercial license types. All residential licenses require proof of continuing education for renewal, tracked through CE Broker. Before you hire, verify that your contractor holds the appropriate license tier for your project scope.

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