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Aerotek Environmental
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What this listing says
South Jersey homeowners in Mt Laurel, Cherry Hill, and Moorestown dealing with basement mold after water intrusion, who want a single owner-operated company with 20-plus years in the region and mycotoxin testing capability.
Best for
- South Jersey homeowners in Burlington and Camden counties who need mold remediation after basement water damage, particularly in older homes with moisture-prone crawl spaces.
- Real estate buyers and sellers who need mold clearance testing and documentation for closing. Multiple reviewers mention pre-sale inspections with detailed reports.
- Homeowners who want a bilingual inspector. Luis Cando conducts inspections in both English and Spanish.
- Properties with overlapping environmental concerns. They test for mold, asbestos, radon, lead, and water quality under one company, and they offer mycotoxin testing that most competitors do not.
- Commercial and institutional facilities. Their client history includes government and pharmaceutical accounts.
About this company
Aerotek Environmental is a restoration and environmental testing company based in Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey, serving NJ, eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Ray Nabi, the owner and president, has run the company since 2003. Their core work covers mold testing, mold remediation, water damage restoration, and environmental testing for asbestos, radon, lead, and water quality. They also do fire and smoke damage restoration, air duct cleaning, and mycotoxin testing. They handle both residential and commercial jobs.
What stands out is the environmental testing breadth. Beyond standard mold air and surface sampling, they offer mycotoxin testing, which most mold companies do not. Ray Nabi completed mycology and microscopy coursework at the McCrone Research Institute in Chicago and has worked on remediation projects after Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Sandy, Irene, and Ida. Brandon Schmidt, their VP of Operations, holds IICRC certifications in water damage restoration (WRT), fire and smoke restoration (FSRT), and applied microbial remediation (AMRT) and has 16-plus years of field experience. Luis Cando, their bilingual mold specialist, handles inspections and is fluent in English and Spanish. The company uses HEPA air scrubbers during remediation, runs dehumidifiers until materials reach safe moisture levels, and performs post-remediation air testing. They also do small particle cleaning for microscopic contaminants.
Beenish Nabi, the co-founder and CEO, holds a master's in chemistry and published research on mold in the African Journal of Biotechnology. The company has a board of advisors that includes an oncologist and a PhD chemist. Ray Nabi's client list includes the State of New Jersey, Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin, and Merck Pharmaceuticals. They claim 10,000-plus completed projects and are an IICRC firm with BBB A+ accreditation.
4.9 stars across 334 Google reviews is unusually strong for a restoration company at this volume. The review count and rating together put them in rare territory for the South Jersey market. Nearly every negative review is offset by dozens of detailed positive reviews naming specific staff members.
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Service area
Headquartered in Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey (Burlington County). They serve residential and commercial clients across New Jersey, the Philadelphia region, and Delaware. The website names Ramblewood, Larchmont, Hartford, Birchfield, Moorestown, Marlton, and Cherry Hill as specific service areas. Confirm response times for locations outside the immediate South Jersey corridor.
Review consensus
Ray Nabi draws the most praise across reviews. Reviewers describe him as knowledgeable, responsive, and honest. Jessica-Lyn Gallo specifically noted Ray told her when to stop going deeper to avoid unnecessary spending. Donna Zucker praised him for testing anything she felt needed it without pushback. Brandon Schmidt is the second most-mentioned name, praised for fast scheduling, detailed pre-sale inspections, and clear explanations of test results. Cindy Vitto reviewed twice and credited Brandon with thorough pre-purchase inspections. Luis Cando is praised for thoroughness and patience, with multiple reviewers noting he found issues they did not expect. Tri_vishma Trammell credited Luis with discovering multiple problems in a condo that the owner thought had only one issue. Steve is named as a project manager who keeps homeowners informed during remediation. Ron Carter described Steve explaining the remediation process step by step. Chris is mentioned alongside Steve and Ray on a large remediation project. Consistent themes across reviews: fast response times (often same-day or next-day), willingness to explain findings without pressure, and clean worksites after remediation.
3 found across 334 total reviews at 4.9★. Lori Cannon, a Local Guide with 41 reviews, reported that Aerotek tested her 9x9 floor tiles for asbestos and said they were negative. A second company confirmed the tiles contained asbestos. She also raised the testing-and-remediation conflict of interest and said the technician told her he only tested what she pointed out. Nicole Juelg reported hiring Aerotek for air duct cleaning specifically because of their mold expertise, but a different third-party company showed up to do the work without prior disclosure. The third-party crew did not perform all the services described on Aerotek's website, including UV sanitation and component cleaning. When mold was found in one duct zone, the crew told her to call an AC company instead of discussing remediation. She said an Aerotek rep admitted the website contained inaccurate claims. Mary Decarlo left a 1-star review with no text.
The three negatives each describe a different issue: an asbestos test accuracy question, outsourced duct cleaning, and a text-free review. No repeated complaint pattern emerges. However, the zero percent owner response rate on recent negatives is notable for a company with this volume and rating. Most businesses at 4.9 stars with 334 reviews respond to their few complaints. The absence of responses means there is no company-side context on the asbestos accuracy claim or the outsourcing disclosure issue.
Ray Nabi (owner/president — praised repeatedly for knowledge, responsiveness, honesty, and not overselling). Brandon Schmidt (VP of Operations/inspector — praised for detailed inspections, fast scheduling, clear communication, and pre-sale work). Luis Cando (mold specialist/inspector — praised for thoroughness, finding hidden issues, patience, bilingual service). Steve (project manager/remediation lead — praised for keeping homeowners informed, explaining remediation steps). Chris (remediation crew — praised alongside Steve and Ray on a large job). Mo (field crew — mentioned by first name in a vent cleaning context). Kaiden/technician (unnamed in negatives — Lori Cannon's review references a tech who called her after the asbestos result).
Ask for Ray if you want the owner involved in scoping your project, Brandon for pre-purchase inspections, or Luis if you need a Spanish-speaking inspector. Get an independent mold or asbestos test before authorizing Aerotek to do the remediation work, since they handle both sides. Confirm in writing whether any subcontractors will be used, particularly for duct cleaning, since one reviewer was surprised by a third-party crew.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation. That is a conflict of interest. The company that identifies mold has a financial incentive to find more of it when they are also paid to remove it. Get an independent test before authorizing remediation.
- One reviewer reported that Aerotek outsourced air duct cleaning to a third-party company without disclosing it. The reviewer was told she was getting Aerotek's own crew. The reviewer also said the website described services that the third-party crew did not perform, and an Aerotek rep admitted some website claims were inaccurate.
- A Local Guide reviewer with 41 reviews reported that Aerotek's asbestos test came back negative on 9x9 floor tiles, but a second company confirmed the tiles did contain asbestos. This is a single report, not a pattern, but it involves a factual accuracy question on a safety-critical test.
- Aerotek did not respond to any of the three recent negative reviews. Zero owner responses on recent complaints is a gap for a company that otherwise manages its reputation actively.
- They claim to serve NJ, PA, and DE from Mt Laurel. Confirm response times for locations in Philadelphia, Delaware, or northern New Jersey, as drive distances will vary.