Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Hazardous Material Removal in Raleigh, NC

We graded 5 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.
2.8%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 13,306 Google reviews of 128 top-rated hazardous material removal nationwide; 5 of them in Raleigh, NC. Updated November 3, 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).
1Remtech Environmental logoRemtech EnvironmentalRaleigh, NCA 95How 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%87+6.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.96—
2A1 Asbestos Pros logoA1 Asbestos ProsRaleigh, NCA 93How 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%92+63.7Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 93Not 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.AA––A–4.93—
3LRC Indoor Testing & Research logoLRC Indoor Testing & ResearchRaleigh, NCA 87How 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%89+61.6Reliability 31%84+25.8Experts Score= 87Not 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.AA––A–4.83—
4Indoor Environmental Systems Inc logoIndoor Environmental Systems IncRaleigh, NCB 77How 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%80+50.8Reliability 28%75+21.2Replies to reviews 8%60+4.9Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 77Not 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.ABA–AB4.80—
5Homeworks Environmental Inspections & Testing logoHomeworks Environmental Inspections & TestingRaleigh, NCB 71How 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%77+53.3Reliability 31%62+19.1Momentum penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 71Not 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.BB––A–4.79—

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 Raleigh, NC at a glance

How the 5 hazardous material removal we rated in Raleigh, NC compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A360%
  • Grade B240%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up240%
  • 4.80–4.89★240%
  • 4.60–4.79★120%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality1,75120%
  • Professionalism2,15825%
  • Responsiveness1,77920%
  • Punctuality1,57618%
  • Value1,47517%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price36449%
  • Reasonable31842%
  • Overpriced172%
  • Not sure517%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

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 5 best-rated hazardous material removal in Raleigh, NC average 4.9★ on Google across 325 reviews. Remtech Environmental has the top rating (5.0★). Updated November 1, 2026.

5 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (325 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.

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#1

Remtech Environmental

5.0 ★★★★★ · 180 Google reviews
Asbestos testing service · 4030 Wake Forest Rd #300, Raleigh, NC 27609

“I reached out to 4 local environmental firms for an asbestos check. One couldn't do it. Two others never replied. Remtech replied, arrived onsite quickly and completed the test. Prompt and professional.” — Google review

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#2

A1 Asbestos Pros

4.9 ★★★★★ · 30 Google reviews
Environmental consultant · 4820 Rampart St, Raleigh, NC 27609

“I appreciate the layout of their business page it is very coordinated. Also all of the information about the business is very detailed.” — Google review

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#3

LRC Indoor Testing & Research

4.8 ★★★★★ · 41 Google reviews
Laboratory · 200 Commonwealth Ct #101, Cary, NC 27511

“Perfect experience. Professional and thorough with recommendations as they do there testing. Easy choice to use them and completely satisfied in services. Trustworthy when so many remediation companies are not.…” — Google review

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#4

Homeworks Environmental Inspections & Testing

4.8 ★★★★★ · 39 Google reviews
Environmental consultant · 8601 Six Forks Rd Ste 400 Office No. 476, Raleigh, NC 27615

“Don was very thorough with the mold tests. A great source of knowledge. Very professional and followed up which is rare these days.” — Google review

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#5

Indoor Environmental Systems Inc

4.8 ★★★★★ · 35 Google reviews
Environmental consultant · 100 Wood Hollow Dr, Cary, NC 27513

“Lori & Steve are the best!! Very knowledgeable and professional team! If we ever need their services again we will not hesitate.” — Google review

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How we pick hazardous material removal in Raleigh

We scan Google Maps for hazardous material removal service listings in and around Raleigh, 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 Raleigh?

Remtech Environmental has the highest Google rating on our Raleigh list: 5.0 out of 5 from 180 reviews (as of November 1, 2026).

Which hazardous material removal service in Raleigh has the most reviews?

Remtech Environmental has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 180, with a 5.0★ average.

How are these hazardous material removal chosen?

Only open Raleigh-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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