Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Hazardous Material Removal in San Francisco, CA

We graded 3 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.84★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.4%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 8,463 Google reviews of 84 top-rated hazardous material removal nationwide; 3 of them in San Francisco, CA. Updated November 2, 2026.

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Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of hazardous material removal).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Fast Mold Testing - San Francisco Bay Area logoFast Mold Testing - San Francisco Bay AreaSan Francisco, CAA 96How 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%87+13.2Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–4.99—
2Healthy Building Science, Inc. logoHealthy Building Science, Inc.San Francisco, CAB 76How 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 69%82+56.8Reliability 31%64+19.7Experts Score= 76Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AB––––4.71—
3A-1 Certified Environmental Services logoA-1 Certified Environmental ServicesSan Francisco, CAB 66How 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 55%71+38.7Reliability 24%60+14.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%62+4.4Craft & service penalty96−0.4Momentum penalty46−5.4Experts Score= 66Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBAACB4.81—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.

Hazardous Material Removal in San Francisco, CA at a glance

How the 3 hazardous material removal we rated in San Francisco, CA compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A133%
  • Grade B267%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up133%
  • 4.80–4.89★133%
  • 4.60–4.79★133%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality1,11421%
  • Professionalism1,34625%
  • Responsiveness1,05319%
  • Punctuality98618%
  • Value92417%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price21852%
  • Reasonable17341%
  • Overpriced61%
  • Not sure246%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

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How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.

Reliability (24%) — How 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.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.

The 3 best-rated hazardous material removal in San Francisco, CA average 4.8★ on Google across 150 reviews. Fast Mold Testing - San Francisco Bay Area has the top rating (5.0★). Updated October 29, 2026.

3 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (150 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.

Fast Mold Testing - San Francisco Bay Area logo
#1

Fast Mold Testing - San Francisco Bay Area

5.0 ★★★★★ · 83 Google reviews
Home inspector · 1451 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115

“Replied promptly and had an inspector out the next day. The report came back quickly after that and they helped me find contractors to remediate the issue.” — Google review

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A-1 Certified Environmental Services logo
#2

A-1 Certified Environmental Services

4.8 ★★★★★ · 53 Google reviews
Home inspector

“Carl is very informative, knowledgeable, patient, and professional. He picks up the phone promptly, answers all questions clearly, and provides fast, on‑time service exactly as scheduled. The pricing is transparent…” — Google review

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Healthy Building Science, Inc. logo
#3

Healthy Building Science, Inc.

4.7 ★★★★★ · 14 Google reviews
Environmental consultant · 315 Montgomery St Ste 900, San Francisco, CA 94104

“Alex is knowledgeable, helpful and professional! I’m also greatful for a company like this to exist since it is greatly needed in this toxic world. Thank you Alex, and team!” — Google review

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How we pick hazardous material removal in San Francisco

We scan Google Maps for hazardous material removal service listings in and around San Francisco, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the highest-rated hazardous material removal service in San Francisco?

Fast Mold Testing - San Francisco Bay Area has the highest Google rating on our San Francisco list: 5.0 out of 5 from 83 reviews (as of October 29, 2026).

Which hazardous material removal service in San Francisco has the most reviews?

Fast Mold Testing - San Francisco Bay Area has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 83, with a 5.0★ average.

How are these hazardous material removal chosen?

Only open San Francisco-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.

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