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Lakeshore Environmental Contractor

General contractor · Birmingham, AL · reviewed since 2016

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%76+48.3Reliability 28%68+19.2Replies to reviews 8%34+2.8Experts Score= 70Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.70SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#178 of 203 hazardous material removalPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 12%
4.6 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · 10 photos
81%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
6.3%1–2★, last 16 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Lakeshore Environmental Contractor at a glance

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 16 reviews (81% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 16 Google reviews (4 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 10, 2026.
  • Service: Hazardous Material Removal Service serving Birmingham, Alabama.

Data from Google, last updated November 5, 2026.

Score profile vs other hazardous material removal

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction76Reliability68Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews34Satisfaction: 76 (median 92)Reliability: 68 (median 91)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 34 (median 56)
This companyHazardous Material Removal median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Lakeshore Environmental Contractor: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.B
76
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Lakeshore Environmental Contractor: 68/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.B
68
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 97.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Lakeshore Environmental Contractor: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Lakeshore Environmental Contractor: 34/100 on this factor. Category median: 56.D
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Star ratings

16 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1381%
  • 4 stars213%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star16%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 4 written reviews

  • Praise5100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results120%
  • Staff & attitude120%
  • Speed & response120%
  • Price & value120%
  • Honesty & trust120%

What customers talk about

We read 4 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They have earned a stellar reputation through years of quality work.”
  • “Very professional”
  • “…s over the past 12+ years, and they continually prove themselves as responsive, dependable, and cost-efficient.…”
  • “…and they continually prove themselves as responsive, dependable, and cost-efficient.…”
  • “…ast 12+ years, and they continually prove themselves as responsive, dependable, and cost-efficient.…”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Ty2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 years ago★★★★★

I have done business with Lakeshore Environmental Contractors for many years. They offer paramount character, knowledge, ability, and the experience necessary to handle a broad range of projects in the environmental work space. They have earned a stellar reputation through years of quality work. It is always a…

Jimmie7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 years ago★★★★★

LEC employs a great team to address all environmental needs. I've employed them on numerous asbestos/lead/mold removal projects over the past 12+ years, and they continually prove themselves as responsive, dependable, and cost-efficient.

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 16 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
victor Elizalde1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews victor has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Muy bien

Ty Harris2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ty has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have done business with Lakeshore Environmental Contractors for many years. They offer paramount character, knowledge, ability, and the experience necessary to handle a broad range of projects in the environmental work space. They have earned a stellar reputation through years of quality work. It is always a pleasure doing business with Lakeshore Environmental.

Don Pippin1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Don has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent company to work with. Very professional

Jimmie Maughon7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jimmie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

LEC employs a great team to address all environmental needs. I've employed them on numerous asbestos/lead/mold removal projects over the past 12+ years, and they continually prove themselves as responsive, dependable, and cost-efficient.

Victor ElizaldeLocal Guide ·
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★
Russell NolenLocal Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Russell has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★
Elioth Ayala (EL TORO AYALA)Local Guide · 3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elioth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★
Joshua BreedenLocal Guide · 4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joshua has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★
Geovanny Angeles2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Geovanny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★
David Williams
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

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Business details

  • Address: 5513 Eastcliff Industrial Loop, Birmingham, AL 35210
  • Phone: (205) 943-5711
  • Website: lecbiz.com
  • Service area: Birmingham, AL