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We graded 5 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 13,306 Google reviews of 128 top-rated hazardous material removal nationwide; 5 of them in Royal Oak, MI. Updated November 3, 2026.
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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).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts 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). |
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| 1 |  Apex Abatements of MichiganRoyal Oak, MI | A 80How 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%83+57.5Reliability 31%74+22.8Experts Score= 80Not enough data for value, 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. | AB–––– | 4.83 | — |
| 2 |  Tri-Tech Testing and InspectionRoyal Oak, MI | A 80How 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%84+58.2Reliability 31%72+22.2Experts Score= 80Not enough data for value, 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. | AB–––– | 4.82 | — |
| 3 |  BDS EnvironmentalRoyal Oak, MI | B 75How 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%77+42Reliability 24%68+16.5Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%51+3.6Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–AAC | 4.74 | — |
| 4 |  Future Vision Environmental and Consulting, LLCRoyal Oak, MI | B 70How 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%23+3.3Replies to reviews 7%54+3.8Craft & service penalty60−4Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABDAC | 4.81 | — |
| 5 |  Environmental Affairs, LLCRoyal Oak, MI | C 49How 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%57+36.2Reliability 28%29+8.2Replies to reviews 8%51+4.2Experts Score= 49Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CD––AC | 4.50 | — |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th 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”. |
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How the 5 hazardous material removal we rated in Royal Oak, MI compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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 9 best-rated hazardous material removal in Royal Oak, MI average 4.8★ on Google across 771 reviews. White Tail Environmental has the top rating (5.0★), and 24H Mold Inspection of Michigan has the most reviews (264). Updated November 1, 2026.
9 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (771 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Anthony came to my home. My house was hit by lightning. It did not burn But many things inside were destroyed Anthony was very gracious very thorough. Very very pleasant. He knew what he was doing. He answered…” — Google review
“👍 i spoke to moses. he was very helpful and discussed in detail the situation with me. Great guy and i appreciate that he took his time to explain everything to me.” — Google review
“Margaret was extremely communicative and professional. She reached back out to me when other companies hadn’t and was extremely thorough while collecting samples in my apartment. Results came back quickly and she let…” — Google review
“I had about 440 square feet of asbestos tiles that needed to be removed. These guys did a great job for a great price! They responded in a timely fashion and were able to do the job a few days later. I would highly…” — Google review
“Ron was honest and went out of his way to help me. They respond quickly and are extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this company.” — Google review
“Joe and his team did a fantastic job clearing and clearing my basement after the flood. Professional and very thorough gave me peace of mind to know it was once again a safe space.” — Google review
“Top three things I loved about BDS Environmental were their responsiveness, professionalism, and honesty. They were punctual, communicated clearly, and delivered high quality service. I would gladly recommend them to…” — Google review
“Joseph was professional on the phone and in person. He obviously had strong subject matter knowledge and was able to put situations into perspective. He was accurate and considerate in meeting his timing…” — Google review
“I had them remove asbestos on a hard to reach duct in my basement. The process was quicker than expected and everything went really smoothly. The team was happy to answer any questions I had and showed me how they…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for hazardous material removal service listings in and around Royal Oak, 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.
White Tail Environmental has the highest Google rating on our Royal Oak list: 5.0 out of 5 from 118 reviews (as of November 1, 2026).
24H Mold Inspection of Michigan has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 264, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Royal Oak-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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