# Banner Environmental Services Inc

**Trade:** Remediation Services · **Address:** 31 Hayward St Suite 2A, Franklin, MA 02038 · **Phone:** (866) 934-2374 · **Website:** https://www.bannerenvironmental.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 17 reviews across 6 sources.
94% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Banner Environmental Services is a Franklin-based asbestos, mold, and demolition contractor working across New England, with an A+, BBB-accredited record dating to 2015 and a Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office Woman Business Enterprise certification active through 2029. The company says it's been in business 25 years and holds DCAMM certification for asbestos abatement and demolition work in Massachusetts.

The reviews, running from 2022 through this spring, describe a crew that's careful with more than just the hazardous material itself. One 2026 review described a roughly 100-year-old home where most companies said saving the original hardwood under a layer of asbestos tile 'couldn't be done' — Banner agreed to try, understanding the risk the grinding could ruin the floors. Other jobs on file include removing asbestos vermiculite from an attic ahead of a home sale, abating a church belfry, and a same-day response when black mold turned up under a new carpet installation, with only the compromised flooring removed rather than a full tear-out. Reviewers repeatedly name specific staff — Darren, James, Craig, Sarah, Kevin — for daily updates and clear communication through what's often an anxious process.

Two things are worth knowing before hiring. In 2021, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection fined the company $88,300 over asbestos violations at the former Wonderland Racetrack site in Revere, reported at the time by Patch and the Revere Journal. And one March 2025 review described a job where the contract explicitly said not to remove hardwood floors, but the crew tore them out to the subfloor anyway without stopping to consult the homeowner or their contractor first — a sharp outlier next to the rest of the record.

A reasonable pick for asbestos, mold, or water-damage remediation given the accreditation and certification record; for any job involving materials you want preserved, put that in writing and confirm it's understood before work starts.

**Strengths:**
- BBB A+ rating — accredited business since 2015
- Careful abatement work — praised for saving original materials during removal
- Certified woman-owned — active MA Supplier Diversity Office WBE status

**Concerns:**
- MassDEP penalty — $88,300 fine for 2021 asbestos violations
- Contract dispute — one job removed hardwood floors against explicit instructions

**Where sources disagree:**
- The BBB's own profile states no government actions are listed for this company, while Patch and the Revere Journal both reported a 2021 MassDEP penalty for asbestos violations at the former Wonderland Racetrack — a disagreement between sources worth noting.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office, active through April 2029 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Diversity Certification Registry](https://diversitycertification.mass.gov/BusinessDirectory/BusinessDirectorySearch.aspx) — “Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification 20170038 verified active — registry holder of record: …”
- BBB accredited since November 2015 with an A+ rating _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/franklin/profile/asbestos-removal/banner-environmental-services-inc-0021-119589) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/franklin/profile/asbestos-removal/banner-environmental-services-inc-0021-119589) — “Listed certification: BBB Accredited Business (accredited since 11/2/2015)”
- MassDEP fined the company $88,300 in 2021 for asbestos violations at the former Wonderland Racetrack site in Revere _(confidence: high)_
  - [patch.com](https://patch.com/massachusetts/malden/companies-fined-asbestos-violations-wonderland-racetrack) — “patch.com — asbestos-abatement contractor Banner Environmental Service, based in Franklin, was fined $88,300”
  - [reverejournal.com](https://reverejournal.com/2021/06/30/massdep-issues-penalties-at-former-wonderland-racetrack-in-revere/) — “reverejournal.com — the asbestos-abatement contractor, Banner Environmental Service of Franklin, was penalized $88,300”
- A March 2025 review said the crew removed hardwood floors the contract explicitly said to preserve, without consulting the homeowner first _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURRc0otUGt3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c28997272fce16e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDQsJ-PkwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Our contract was VERY clear do NOT remove hardwood floors...not only did they drive over the neighbor's lawn when they went up the wrong …”
- BuildZoom lists active Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor (210934) and Asbestos Contractor (AC000884) licenses, plus an unverified Rhode Island contractor registration last showing a February 2021 expiration _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/banner-environmental-services-inc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: MA Home Improvement Contractor License #210934 (Active, issued 01-29-2026)”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/banner-environmental-services-inc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: MA Asbestos Contractor License #AC000884 (Active)”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/banner-environmental-services-inc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: Rhode Island Residential And Commercial Contractor #40721 (BuildZoom 'License Not Verified'; last verified expi…”
- Multiple reviewers describe careful abatement work that preserved original materials like century-old hardwood floors _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GTVVHdHlZWFJMUzJ4RExXczBPRFZ3VFZrNGVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9c28997272fce16e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFMUGtyYXRLS2xDLWs0ODVwTVk4eXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a layer of old carpet which was on top of a layer of asbestos-containing tile and mastic which was on top of the original hardwood…”
- Offers asbestos abatement and testing, mold remediation, water damage cleanup and demolition _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.bannerenvironmental.com) — “Banner Environmental Services is a Franklin, MA environmental contractor offering asbestos abatement and testing, mold remediation, water da…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/franklin/profile/asbestos-removal/banner-environmental-services-inc-0021-119589) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Asbestos Disposal, Asbestos Removal, Asbestos Survey, Asbestos Testing, Black Mold Removal, Carpe…”
- Specializes in Remediation Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.bannerenvironmental.com) — “Banner Environmental Services is a Franklin, MA environmental contractor offering asbestos abatement and testing, mold remediation, water da…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/franklin/profile/asbestos-removal/banner-environmental-services-inc-0021-119589) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Asbestos Disposal, Asbestos Removal, Asbestos Survey, Asbestos Testing, Black Mold Removal, Carpe…”
- Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/franklin/profile/asbestos-removal/banner-environmental-services-inc-0021-119589) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Asbestos Disposal, Asbestos Removal, Asbestos Survey, Asbestos Testing, Black Mold Removal, Carpe…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/banner-environmental-services-inc) — “BuildZoom profile for Banner Environmental Services, Inc of Franklin, MA showing a BZ Score of 92, 45 permitted projects (overwhelmingly asb…”

## Ownership

- **Certified woman-owned** — verified against Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (WBE #20170038, verified 2026-08-12). Re-check: https://diversitycertification.mass.gov/BusinessDirectory/BusinessDirectorySearch.aspx

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Banner%20Environmental%20Services%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJ3UpurSSk5IkRbuH8cnKZKJw): 4.4★ from 32 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Banner%20Environmental%20Services%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJ3UpurSSk5IkRbuH8cnKZKJw): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.bannerenvironmental.com): 25 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/franklin/profile/asbestos-removal/banner-environmental-services-inc-0021-119589): Listed on this source
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/banner-environmental-services-inc): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://patch.com/massachusetts/malden/companies-fined-asbestos-violations-wonderland-racetrack): 2 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “the asbestos-abatement contractor, Banner Environmental Service of Franklin, was penalized $88,300” — reverejournal.com (2021-06-30) — https://reverejournal.com/2021/06/30/massdep-issues-penalties-at-former-wonderland-racetrack-in-revere/
- “asbestos-abatement contractor Banner Environmental Service, based in Franklin, was fined $88,300” — patch.com (2021-06-23) — https://patch.com/massachusetts/malden/companies-fined-asbestos-violations-wonderland-racetrack

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mollie Barnard · 2026-04-01**: Professional, efficient, and provided fair pricing for asbestos abatement
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dennis Rogers · 2026-03-23**: We had a layer of old carpet which was on top of a layer of asbestos-containing tile and mastic which was on top of the original hardwood of our ~100 year old home. We wanted to save the original flooring, but most of the companies I called said it couldn't be done, and they would only agree to remo…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bill Taylor · 2025-10-01**: Banner performed their service for our church belfry exactly as they proposed, for what we considered a reasonable price. We would not hesitate to ask for their services again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bud Dey · 2025-09-19**: Darren and the Team were excellent in communication, work and clean-up.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Thomas Cunio · 2025-09-04**: “Banner removed asbestos vermiculite from the attic of my parents house before we listed it for sale. James made the process easy, the team was professional, and the price was fair. Would definitely use Banner again.”

-Tom C.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Matthew Avis · 2025-05-13**: Darren and his crew are the best out there. General contractor here and I won’t use anyone else for my survey or removal. Would highly recommend.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Jenny Rose · 2025-03-08**: Our contract was VERY clear do NOT remove hardwood floors...not only did they drive over the neighbor's lawn when they went up the wrong drive, but they tore out the hardwood completely to the subfloor.  They never stopped to discuss or consult with us or our contractor about why..if it was an issue…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Megan Ogura · 2025-01-10**: We had a great experience with Banner abating portions of our walls and ceilings. The crew was extremely professional and communicative. They provided daily updates and were easy to work with.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eileen · 2024-11-23**: They removed asbestos siding from the house and tiles from a sunroom. They showed up as scheduled and worked efficiently. The crew was pleasant and professional.  They left the site cleaner than they found it.  The site supervisor spent time on the phone with me answering questions about the conditi…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carolyn · 2024-09-20**: On time, very thorough, transparent & professional. From my initial phone call to job completion, I had a great interaction and professional results from all employees. Thanks again!

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