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Smart Environmental Services
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What this listing says
Kansas City metro homeowners dealing with mold alongside asbestos or lead concerns, where one company can handle multiple environmental hazards under IICRC and EPA standards.
Best for
- Kansas City metro homeowners who discover mold during a renovation that also involves asbestos or lead removal
- Property buyers in Overland Park, Olathe, or Lee's Summit who need fast mold testing with next-day lab results before closing
- Commercial property owners who need mold remediation with minimal operational downtime
- Homeowners who want a company that offers financing for environmental remediation projects
- Landlords or investors managing foreclosures or older properties with multiple environmental hazards
About this company
SMART Environmental Services operates out of Kansas City, Kansas, serving the full KC metro on both sides of the state line. Mold remediation is one piece of a broader environmental services operation that also handles asbestos abatement, lead abatement, selective demolition, meth and fentanyl cleanup, silica remediation, and construction cleaning. They do both testing and remediation, which creates a conflict of interest you should understand before hiring.
What stands out is the range of environmental hazards they handle under one roof. If your renovation uncovers asbestos behind a mold-damaged wall, they can address both without bringing in a second contractor. Their mold remediation page mentions partnering with independent testing companies for non-biased results, containment measures, air filtration, and hospital-grade disinfectants meeting CDC, OSHA, EPA, and IICRC standards. They also offer ERMI remediation as a separate service, which is uncommon. Financing is available.
The company is EDWOSB-certified (Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business) and won the 2022 Kansas Small Business of the Year award from America's SBDC. Their about page claims 60-plus years of combined staff experience and 26 years between the two owners. The team operates with a project manager who provides on-site estimates, typically within 48 hours.
A perfect 5.0 stars on Google across 122 reviews is rare for any service company. That volume rules out the possibility of a small sample fluke. Reviewers consistently cite honesty, fair pricing, and willingness to tell customers when work is not needed.
Services
Service area
Headquartered at 4440 Oliver St, Kansas City, KS 66106. Serves the full Kansas City metro area across both Kansas and Missouri. Kansas side: Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Mission, Lenexa, Leawood, Basehor, Bonner Springs, DeSoto, Gardner, Lansing. Missouri side: Kansas City, North Kansas City, Independence, Gladstone, Grandview, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Liberty, Belton, Parkville, Raytown.
Review consensus
Pony (referred to as Marvin "Pony" in one review) draws the most praise across reviews, with customers highlighting his knowledge, willingness to give honest advice, and calm demeanor during stressful situations. Marie handles scheduling and communication, and reviewers consistently describe her as responsive, accommodating, and a great communicator. Jerry receives praise for his on-site work, described as punctual, informative, and helpful. Sean and Patrick are named once for their work on an asbestos project. Multiple reviewers mention that SMART told them work was not needed when testing came back negative, rather than upselling unnecessary remediation. Fast turnaround on lab results (often next day) and clean job sites after completion are recurring themes.
0 found across 122 total reviews at 5.0★. No negative reviews found in the last 18 months. With 122 total reviews at a 5.0 rating, there are zero recent complaints to evaluate. This is an unusually clean record.
The overwhelming majority of reviews are for asbestos testing and abatement, not mold work. Mold-specific reviews exist (Daniel Bailey, Starr Duskk, Amy Holyfield, Nate Fowler, Elizabeth Rousselle, Janine Tate, James Fuller, Courtney Mayorga, Lynn Lopez) but they are a fraction of the total. The company's primary identity in the review record is asbestos abatement with mold as a secondary service.
Pony / Marvin "Pony" (owner/project manager -- positive). Marie (scheduling/office manager -- positive). Jerry / Jerry Senter (field technician/inspector -- positive). Sean (field crew -- positive). Patrick (field crew -- positive). Spencer (field crew -- positive). Shawn (field crew -- positive).
Ask for Pony to handle your initial assessment. He has a track record of telling customers when work is not needed, which is a good sign given the testing-and-remediation conflict of interest. Get your test results in writing and verify them with an independent lab if the recommended remediation scope is large.
Keep in mind
- SMART does both mold testing and mold remediation. A company that tests and then recommends its own remediation services has a financial incentive to find problems. Ask for a copy of your test results and consider getting an independent second opinion before authorizing remediation work.
- The vast majority of their reviews mention asbestos abatement, not mold remediation. Their mold-specific track record in reviews is thinner than their overall review count suggests.
- Their service area spans two states and dozens of cities from Leavenworth to Belton. Confirm response times and scheduling availability for your specific location.
- The website mentions partnering with third-party testing companies for non-biased results, but does not name those partners or explain when they use in-house testing vs. third-party testing.