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Tri State Flood Inc

10 Grant Ave W
2.00(
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Approved Pro

Tri State Flood Inc

10 Grant Ave W
2.00(
1
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Approved Pro
136 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

At Tri State Flood Inc, we specialize in comprehensive disaster restoration services. Our team is dedicated to safeguarding homes and businesses from the damaging effects of water, fires, mold and storms. Here’s what sets us apart: Water Removal and Storm Damage Restoration: When water wreaks havoc due to storms or other incidents, we’re here to help. Our 24/7 emergency response team swiftly tackles water extraction, drying, and structural repairs. Comprehensive Services: Beyond mold and water remediation, we handle storm damage repairs, basement flood cleanup and fire restoration. Choose Tri State Flood Inc for reliable, efficient, and compassionate restoration services. We’re committed to restoring peace of mind and protecting your property.

"Lesson learned. Always get an estimate. BEFORE the work is done. At least a digital copy. Arrangements for the project were made, with some one named Lynn, for the company to send someone to complete the work. We were quoted over the phone 4500-5000 which included a mold test. A sub contractor with an entirely different company (National Mold Company) was sent. When the contractor arrived, he stated that the job would be much more simpler than first thought. This led us to believe that the job would cost less, no. All said and done, they charged $5500. All said and done, it's almost like no work was done. The stains and the smell are still there. Only one actual board was taken upon the attic room. The ceiling in the bedroom was primed and painted but are still visible and have a funky smell. At this point I'm going to. Do what we should have done; Do the job ourselves. Just now with $5500 less dollars in our pockets. A detailed receipt was not given even though it was requested."

David B on August 2025

At Tri State Flood Inc, we specialize in comprehensive disaster restoration services. Our team is dedicated to safeguarding homes and businesses from the damaging effects of water, fires, mold and storms. Here’s what sets us apart: Water Removal and Storm Damage Restoration: When water wreaks havoc due to storms or other incidents, we’re here to help. Our 24/7 emergency response team swiftly tackles water extraction, drying, and structural repairs. Comprehensive Services: Beyond mold and water remediation, we handle storm damage repairs, basement flood cleanup and fire restoration. Choose Tri State Flood Inc for reliable, efficient, and compassionate restoration services. We’re committed to restoring peace of mind and protecting your property.

"Lesson learned. Always get an estimate. BEFORE the work is done. At least a digital copy. Arrangements for the project were made, with some one named Lynn, for the company to send someone to complete the work. We were quoted over the phone 4500-5000 which included a mold test. A sub contractor with an entirely different company (National Mold Company) was sent. When the contractor arrived, he stated that the job would be much more simpler than first thought. This led us to believe that the job would cost less, no. All said and done, they charged $5500. All said and done, it's almost like no work was done. The stains and the smell are still there. Only one actual board was taken upon the attic room. The ceiling in the bedroom was primed and painted but are still visible and have a funky smell. At this point I'm going to. Do what we should have done; Do the job ourselves. Just now with $5500 less dollars in our pockets. A detailed receipt was not given even though it was requested."

David B on August 2025


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Cat 3 Recovery LLC

363 Marion Ave
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Cat 3 Recovery LLC

363 Marion Ave
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

CAT 3 Recovery is the top-rated 24/7 fire, mold, and water damage remediation company in the SWFL area. We are family-owned and operated, making customer satisfaction our #1 priority! Our restoration technicians are licensed and insured to take on any size of disaster loss. We have the knowledge, experience, and equipment to complete the job. We provide restoration services in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Naples, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Labelle, and other nearby cities in SWFL Give us a call if your residential or commercial property has experienced water damage, fire damage, or mold spores.

"Cat 3 recovery helped me get into my home after the hurricane in a timely fashion and I couldn’t be more appreciative, Gavin and his team Reliable affordable and dependable is what I would say sum it up"

Jonathan W on September 2024

CAT 3 Recovery is the top-rated 24/7 fire, mold, and water damage remediation company in the SWFL area. We are family-owned and operated, making customer satisfaction our #1 priority! Our restoration technicians are licensed and insured to take on any size of disaster loss. We have the knowledge, experience, and equipment to complete the job. We provide restoration services in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Naples, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Labelle, and other nearby cities in SWFL Give us a call if your residential or commercial property has experienced water damage, fire damage, or mold spores.

"Cat 3 recovery helped me get into my home after the hurricane in a timely fashion and I couldn’t be more appreciative, Gavin and his team Reliable affordable and dependable is what I would say sum it up"

Jonathan W on September 2024


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The EMS Company

4851 Nw 103 Ave,
No reviews yet

The EMS Company

4851 Nw 103 Ave,
No reviews yet
7 years of experience

Fire, water, and mold restoration and Biohazard cleaning are the cornerstones of our business. The EMS Company is dedicated to responding to your emergency fast. Our focus on training ensures we have the expertise and skills needed to promptly restore your property right the first time. Our restoration services include the following: Water Damage Restoration Fire Damage Restoration Mold Remediation Storm and Major Events Biohazard Cleaning Free estimates and inspection. Serving all Florida.

Fire, water, and mold restoration and Biohazard cleaning are the cornerstones of our business. The EMS Company is dedicated to responding to your emergency fast. Our focus on training ensures we have the expertise and skills needed to promptly restore your property right the first time. Our restoration services include the following: Water Damage Restoration Fire Damage Restoration Mold Remediation Storm and Major Events Biohazard Cleaning Free estimates and inspection. Serving all Florida.


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Bio-One Fort Lauderdale

1314 E LAS OLAS BLVD
4.00(
3
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Bio-One Fort Lauderdale

1314 E LAS OLAS BLVD
4.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
26 years of experience

Bio-One of Fort Lauderdale services all types of trauma, distressed property, and biohazard scenes in communities throughout Fort Lauderdale Area. We are your crime scene cleaners dedicated to assisting law enforcement, public service agencies and property owners/managers in restoring property that has been contaminated as a result of crime, disaster or misuse.

"Keith and his team at Bio-One are miracle workers! We had a very difficult situation with an elderly parent living on their own with hoarding issues as well as medical issues (that caused bio-hazard conditions, I’ll spare you the details). We learned that normal cleaning services wouldn’t touch this, and we needed a specialist. Bio-One is very experienced with these exact situations, and Keith outlined a thorough multi-step process to work through the filth and the piles, sanitize everything, and restore the home to livable conditions. Beyond that, Keith approached this complicated family dynamic with compassion and understanding. He was sensitive to the situation, and his approach worked well despite some pushback. The results were amazing! I’d share before and after pictures, but the internet isn’t ready for that. The home is now fully restored to “move-in ready”, and hopefully it’s the start to a new healthy chapter going forward. We are so grateful for the service Bio-One provided!"

Scott M on October 2024

Bio-One of Fort Lauderdale services all types of trauma, distressed property, and biohazard scenes in communities throughout Fort Lauderdale Area. We are your crime scene cleaners dedicated to assisting law enforcement, public service agencies and property owners/managers in restoring property that has been contaminated as a result of crime, disaster or misuse.

"Keith and his team at Bio-One are miracle workers! We had a very difficult situation with an elderly parent living on their own with hoarding issues as well as medical issues (that caused bio-hazard conditions, I’ll spare you the details). We learned that normal cleaning services wouldn’t touch this, and we needed a specialist. Bio-One is very experienced with these exact situations, and Keith outlined a thorough multi-step process to work through the filth and the piles, sanitize everything, and restore the home to livable conditions. Beyond that, Keith approached this complicated family dynamic with compassion and understanding. He was sensitive to the situation, and his approach worked well despite some pushback. The results were amazing! I’d share before and after pictures, but the internet isn’t ready for that. The home is now fully restored to “move-in ready”, and hopefully it’s the start to a new healthy chapter going forward. We are so grateful for the service Bio-One provided!"

Scott M on October 2024


MOLD EXPERTS NOW - Water damage cleanup

1700 SW 57th Ave
No reviews yet

MOLD EXPERTS NOW - Water damage cleanup

1700 SW 57th Ave
No reviews yet
15 years of experience

Water flood damage repair companies near me in Miami. Water cleanup services. We also support all emergency water damage restoration companies near me in Miami. We are known to the best water mitigation company near me in Miami. Our services include water damage mitigation and Water Damage Cleanup & Repair Flood & Water Damage repair our team can handle. We also handle all Water Mitigation and We Work With Your Insurance company."

Water flood damage repair companies near me in Miami. Water cleanup services. We also support all emergency water damage restoration companies near me in Miami. We are known to the best water mitigation company near me in Miami. Our services include water damage mitigation and Water Damage Cleanup & Repair Flood & Water Damage repair our team can handle. We also handle all Water Mitigation and We Work With Your Insurance company."


Rainbow Restoration of Parkland

45th Terrace
5.00(
7
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Rainbow Restoration of Parkland

45th Terrace
5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Rainbow of Parkland is a full service Restoration Company, holding IICRC and NORMI certifications. We are an EPA certified Firm taking care of our community. Billing takes place only when work is completed and the customer is satisfied. We work with all insurance carriers.

"Great on time and did the work just as promised. Very professional staff and owner."

Larry K on April 2020

Rainbow of Parkland is a full service Restoration Company, holding IICRC and NORMI certifications. We are an EPA certified Firm taking care of our community. Billing takes place only when work is completed and the customer is satisfied. We work with all insurance carriers.

"Great on time and did the work just as promised. Very professional staff and owner."

Larry K on April 2020


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ACCURATE PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTERS

6017 PINE RIDGE RD
5.00(
1
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ACCURATE PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTERS

6017 PINE RIDGE RD
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Company Accurate Public Insurance Adjusters (APIA) works in the best interest of affected policyholders to ensure that they receive a correct assessment, fair claim settlement and expedited payment from their insurance company. Our professional teams bring together more than 100 years of experience and exceptional services to ease the stress of filing a commercial business, condominium or home owners claim during the disaster recovery process. APIA experts have mastery over the complex details, provisions and stipulations of property insurance policies so you can rest easier in knowing you are fully covered.

The Company Accurate Public Insurance Adjusters (APIA) works in the best interest of affected policyholders to ensure that they receive a correct assessment, fair claim settlement and expedited payment from their insurance company. Our professional teams bring together more than 100 years of experience and exceptional services to ease the stress of filing a commercial business, condominium or home owners claim during the disaster recovery process. APIA experts have mastery over the complex details, provisions and stipulations of property insurance policies so you can rest easier in knowing you are fully covered.


AirSpec Inc

1310 N Shore Dr
1.00(
1
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AirSpec Inc

1310 N Shore Dr
1.00(
1
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23 years of experience

AirSpec Inc was formed in 2002 due to the rising concern over safety and wellness issues involving indoor air quality in the State of Florida. Since our inception, we have completed over 3,000 mold and indoor air quality assessments, 4,000 post remediation inspections, and over 1,000 cause and origin investigations. On top of that, we have provided expert witness testimony in numerous legal proceedings. We pride ourselves in the detailed quality of our reports, our unbiased observations, and our quick report turn around. Furthermore, all of our IAQ professionals have a strong environmental background with a minimum of a Bachelors of Science Degree. Our Environmental Scientists also undergo an extensive on-the-job training program and attend yearly training courses. We have a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC), and Certified Mold Inspector (CMI) on staff. We are a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor (MRSA76) company and provide services to the entire state of Florida! Additional phone - (813) 365-3130.

"If you need someone to side with you so that you are not liable for your tenants health concerns these are your people! Harmon (Stan) Blanchard will gladly avoid any legitimate mold concerns, and to top it off he will maintain a cocky presentation the entire time. He got a call from a client and yelled at them because they called his cell phone and not his office, then proceeded to tell us how some of his clients are crazy. I pointed out visible mold on air vents, and clear mold rings around junction box covers but he was not willing to even look at it never mind taking any samples he just kept saying "I have seen this before it's nothing to be concerned about" which was very odd. I showed him these photos and recommended he took a sample from behind the cover but he was only interested in taking a photo of my computer screen from across the room...I offered to send him the photos but he would rather just take photos of my computer screen. The only swab he even took was of the very corner of my dresser top which I clearly stated I had recently cleaned and his response was "well it looks like you clean everything so that's the problem" how about you take a sample of the mold itself and not a freshly cleaned surface seeing how I did not clean the mold? Red flags everywhere with this guy, he even took his one and only single air sample from the opposite corner of the room as the clearly visible mold problem. I pointed out my dehumidifier can not keep the relative humidity below 55% and it runs 24/7 but his excuse was it was not accurate and so he proved it by taking a humidity reading of the air OUTPUT from the unit, what does that even prove?! I showed him clearly painted over mold on my door frame and he totally played it off! I want to know how much my landlord paid him under the table, because this clown is ridiculous. He should be ashamed of playing with another humans health like this. DO NOT - I REPEAT, DO NOT HIRE THIS GUY!"

Nathan T on October 2020

AirSpec Inc was formed in 2002 due to the rising concern over safety and wellness issues involving indoor air quality in the State of Florida. Since our inception, we have completed over 3,000 mold and indoor air quality assessments, 4,000 post remediation inspections, and over 1,000 cause and origin investigations. On top of that, we have provided expert witness testimony in numerous legal proceedings. We pride ourselves in the detailed quality of our reports, our unbiased observations, and our quick report turn around. Furthermore, all of our IAQ professionals have a strong environmental background with a minimum of a Bachelors of Science Degree. Our Environmental Scientists also undergo an extensive on-the-job training program and attend yearly training courses. We have a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC), and Certified Mold Inspector (CMI) on staff. We are a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor (MRSA76) company and provide services to the entire state of Florida! Additional phone - (813) 365-3130.

"If you need someone to side with you so that you are not liable for your tenants health concerns these are your people! Harmon (Stan) Blanchard will gladly avoid any legitimate mold concerns, and to top it off he will maintain a cocky presentation the entire time. He got a call from a client and yelled at them because they called his cell phone and not his office, then proceeded to tell us how some of his clients are crazy. I pointed out visible mold on air vents, and clear mold rings around junction box covers but he was not willing to even look at it never mind taking any samples he just kept saying "I have seen this before it's nothing to be concerned about" which was very odd. I showed him these photos and recommended he took a sample from behind the cover but he was only interested in taking a photo of my computer screen from across the room...I offered to send him the photos but he would rather just take photos of my computer screen. The only swab he even took was of the very corner of my dresser top which I clearly stated I had recently cleaned and his response was "well it looks like you clean everything so that's the problem" how about you take a sample of the mold itself and not a freshly cleaned surface seeing how I did not clean the mold? Red flags everywhere with this guy, he even took his one and only single air sample from the opposite corner of the room as the clearly visible mold problem. I pointed out my dehumidifier can not keep the relative humidity below 55% and it runs 24/7 but his excuse was it was not accurate and so he proved it by taking a humidity reading of the air OUTPUT from the unit, what does that even prove?! I showed him clearly painted over mold on my door frame and he totally played it off! I want to know how much my landlord paid him under the table, because this clown is ridiculous. He should be ashamed of playing with another humans health like this. DO NOT - I REPEAT, DO NOT HIRE THIS GUY!"

Nathan T on October 2020


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Rapid Restoration Recovery Inc

943 Clint Moore Rd
4.71(
14
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Rapid Restoration Recovery Inc

943 Clint Moore Rd
4.71(
14
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Why Our Customers Love Us... We know that disasters and unexpected problems never occur at the best time possible! Our skilled team of experts work diligently and quickly to not only restore your home or office to its original state, but also make sure there is no additional damage to your property. We provide not only complete relief for the unwanted elements, including fire, smoke and water, but also ensure piece of mind for you and your family. Rapid Restoration Recovery, Inc. has been providing the Boca Raton area for unparalleled damage relief for over two decades and is dedicated to helping the community overcome unplanned obstacles, such as hurricane damage, water leaks, and mold. Our services include flood extraction, structure remediation, odor removal, roof leaks, mold removal, trauma and biohazard cleanup, packout and content restoration, cleaning, repairs, and smoke and fire damage cleanup. Our team offers free inspections and is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for any and all emergencies. We will arrive at your location as soon as possible to not only stop the damage from spreading, but also to immediately begin the cleanup. We go the extra mile to restore your life with a goal to help you get back into your home or business after catastrophic events, so put your trust in a team that is dedicated to your livelihood.

"Horrible experience. I called Enrique to work on the remediation of mold due to a leak on Sept 20, 2023. He gave me a 10,000 price with insurance and said to me to email him my policy. He came back and said that I had a great coverage and that I need not to worry as their team deals directly with the insurance. I believe him because this Company had great reviews. My insurance is not paying because they overcharged excessively. Enrique ignores my calls and txts. They said is a hassle free service but is not true. If your insurance does not pay they will put a lien on your house. Run away!!! I recommend that you work with a Company that your insurance recommend or pay out of pocket and claim back to insurance. They will use all your coverage limit because their pricing is insane. They don't disclose the pricing by the way until the very end when is too late. As the mold spread to my son's room they added 20,000 to the price. I got this email today but is not the first one. They are threatening me to put a lien on my property. I had been through h*** with them. Dont make the same mistake Lina, Good afternoon. We submitted all final Invoices, pictures and documents for your claim on 09/27/2023. It has been over the 60 days that the Insurance company has to make a decision. When I spoke to your adjuster yesterday on the phone, he said the claim was still in review. He claimed that we should have charged closer to $10,000 total on each of your Mold Invoices. His reasoning for that was that we should have charged less because the homeowner, you, were going through a hard time. Unfortunately, that is not an acceptable reason nor is it compliant with any reasoning behind why a Mold Remediation Invoice should be for less money or not paid out for work we completed. So, I stated we have pictures and documents to back up all of our line item charges on our Invoices and he can speak to Pamela Brown our claims manager, to go over any line-item charges on your Invoices. Pamela has contacted and is still waiting to hear back from your adjuster. We are approaching 70 days since completion of your job. By around 80 days we need to file a lien against your property for the amount owed to us. If payment is not received by us by next Friday, we will be placing a lien on the property for the balance owed, as stated in your signed contracts and Florida law. Once we receive payment from you, we will satisfy the lien. Hopefully your adjuster will get in touch with Pamela soon and your Insurance company will make their payment determination. However, this does serve as notice that by next Friday, around 80 days from completion of job, we will be placing a lien on the property which will be satisfied immediately after payment is made. Thank You, Elizabeth Resnick Accounting Manager Rapid Restoration Recovery Inc"

Lina L on December 2023

Why Our Customers Love Us... We know that disasters and unexpected problems never occur at the best time possible! Our skilled team of experts work diligently and quickly to not only restore your home or office to its original state, but also make sure there is no additional damage to your property. We provide not only complete relief for the unwanted elements, including fire, smoke and water, but also ensure piece of mind for you and your family. Rapid Restoration Recovery, Inc. has been providing the Boca Raton area for unparalleled damage relief for over two decades and is dedicated to helping the community overcome unplanned obstacles, such as hurricane damage, water leaks, and mold. Our services include flood extraction, structure remediation, odor removal, roof leaks, mold removal, trauma and biohazard cleanup, packout and content restoration, cleaning, repairs, and smoke and fire damage cleanup. Our team offers free inspections and is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for any and all emergencies. We will arrive at your location as soon as possible to not only stop the damage from spreading, but also to immediately begin the cleanup. We go the extra mile to restore your life with a goal to help you get back into your home or business after catastrophic events, so put your trust in a team that is dedicated to your livelihood.

"Horrible experience. I called Enrique to work on the remediation of mold due to a leak on Sept 20, 2023. He gave me a 10,000 price with insurance and said to me to email him my policy. He came back and said that I had a great coverage and that I need not to worry as their team deals directly with the insurance. I believe him because this Company had great reviews. My insurance is not paying because they overcharged excessively. Enrique ignores my calls and txts. They said is a hassle free service but is not true. If your insurance does not pay they will put a lien on your house. Run away!!! I recommend that you work with a Company that your insurance recommend or pay out of pocket and claim back to insurance. They will use all your coverage limit because their pricing is insane. They don't disclose the pricing by the way until the very end when is too late. As the mold spread to my son's room they added 20,000 to the price. I got this email today but is not the first one. They are threatening me to put a lien on my property. I had been through h*** with them. Dont make the same mistake Lina, Good afternoon. We submitted all final Invoices, pictures and documents for your claim on 09/27/2023. It has been over the 60 days that the Insurance company has to make a decision. When I spoke to your adjuster yesterday on the phone, he said the claim was still in review. He claimed that we should have charged closer to $10,000 total on each of your Mold Invoices. His reasoning for that was that we should have charged less because the homeowner, you, were going through a hard time. Unfortunately, that is not an acceptable reason nor is it compliant with any reasoning behind why a Mold Remediation Invoice should be for less money or not paid out for work we completed. So, I stated we have pictures and documents to back up all of our line item charges on our Invoices and he can speak to Pamela Brown our claims manager, to go over any line-item charges on your Invoices. Pamela has contacted and is still waiting to hear back from your adjuster. We are approaching 70 days since completion of your job. By around 80 days we need to file a lien against your property for the amount owed to us. If payment is not received by us by next Friday, we will be placing a lien on the property for the balance owed, as stated in your signed contracts and Florida law. Once we receive payment from you, we will satisfy the lien. Hopefully your adjuster will get in touch with Pamela soon and your Insurance company will make their payment determination. However, this does serve as notice that by next Friday, around 80 days from completion of job, we will be placing a lien on the property which will be satisfied immediately after payment is made. Thank You, Elizabeth Resnick Accounting Manager Rapid Restoration Recovery Inc"

Lina L on December 2023


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Southern Bio-Recovery, Inc

3595 Canton Rd
No reviews yet

Southern Bio-Recovery, Inc

3595 Canton Rd
No reviews yet
16 years of experience

Crime, Trauma, Death Scene and Blood Clean-up services in Atlanta, Georgia. We are a locally owned and operated business located in Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in crime and trauma scene clean-up. We also offer a wide range of other decontamination and deodorization services to commercial, residential and governmental clients. We serve the Metropolitan Atlanta area, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Northern Florida. We use state of the art equipment as well as the safest chemicals and decontamination materials on the market. We comply with the regulations of various governmental agencies including OSHA, the Department of Transportation and the EPA.

Crime, Trauma, Death Scene and Blood Clean-up services in Atlanta, Georgia. We are a locally owned and operated business located in Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in crime and trauma scene clean-up. We also offer a wide range of other decontamination and deodorization services to commercial, residential and governmental clients. We serve the Metropolitan Atlanta area, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Northern Florida. We use state of the art equipment as well as the safest chemicals and decontamination materials on the market. We comply with the regulations of various governmental agencies including OSHA, the Department of Transportation and the EPA.

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Biohazard Remediation questions, answered by experts

No. Once you apply refinishing oil, it will continue to seep into the wood, making it difficult or impossible to refinish over top of it. Since the product contains an oil that’s meant to penetrate existing finishes, almost anything you put on top of it will bring the previous layer of stain with it. If you plan to refinish your cabinets more than once, it’s a good idea to go with the traditional method of sanding before applying a new finish to the surface.

If your old washer and dryer are still in working condition and you have space for an additional hook-up, you may be able to use them for things you don’t want in your household laundry, like heavily soiled work clothes. If the appliances no longer work, some parts may be salvageable for scrap—contact a scrap collector to see if they’ll take them.

It depends. Use the “50% rule” to help you decide. For example, you should consider replacing the appliance if it is halfway through its lifespan and the repair will cost more than 50% of the price of a new one. Contrary to popular belief, repairing a major appliance is more wallet-friendly than purchasing a new one. While the cost of new home appliances can run as high as $8,000, the average cost to repair them is $170. If the appliance you’re trying to get rid of isn’t too old, consult a local appliance repair expert to see what can be done to restore it.

The costs depend on the appliance's size, type, and the complexity of the finish desired, ranging from $200 to $750 per appliance.

To get rid of the smoke smell in a microwave, scrape off any burnt food residue and throw it away. Next, warm a cup of water in a microwave-safe container for three minutes. Then, dip a microfiber cloth into a mixture of water and a couple of drops of dish soap and wipe down the inside of the microwave. Dry the inside of the microwave with a fresh cloth and let everything air out for three hours.

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