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True North Restoration of Cedar Valley

6227 Nordic Dr.
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

True North Restoration of Cedar Valley

6227 Nordic Dr.
5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Emergency services offered

True North Restoration of Iowa is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Very caring. Answered my question with respect"

Kay K on January 2024

True North Restoration of Iowa is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Very caring. Answered my question with respect"

Kay K on January 2024

MidAmerica Basement Systems

305 2nd Ave SE
4.63(
39
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MidAmerica Basement Systems

305 2nd Ave SE
4.63(
39
)
Customers say: Quality work
35 years of experience

If you have a wet basement, a leaky foundation, or high radon levels, then we can help! MidAmerica Basement Systems has been delivering customized solutions for more than 30 years. We are the exclusive installer of 30+ patented foundation and basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, crawl space repair and foundation repair products. Extensively trained at the Basement Systems, Inc headquarters, our team of dedicated servicemen always come equipped with the knowledge and tools to get the job done right, every time. Contact us for your free estimate today!

"I had a wonderful experience with MidAmerica Basement Systems & highly recommend them if your having any waterproofing needs. My project: I purchased my home 3.5 years ago & it started getting water in the basement last year after the outside drainage & tiling system put in my previous owners failed miserably. It would literally be full days of pumping water out of multiple locations in my basement. There were issues of moisture even with two dehumidifiers running & subfloors the crew took out & cleaned up after as well. Scheduling: They will schedule a ways out for appointments but only because it's a high demand working system. Others may be able to offer services quicker but there is likely a reason they are not busy. I got several bids in the time I waited for my MidAmerica Basement Systems appointment & encourage you to as well but definitely wait until after your appointment to make a decision. They were not the cheapest but had the best guarantee (100%), best working system, and a few things I've learned in my 20 years of homeownership is if you go cheap & need to redo it your typically spending more than if you did it right the first time & your home is not something to skimp on or take chances. MidAmerica Basement Systems will send you detailed emails as to what you can expect for each appointment. They will mail you a packet of information regarding different systems that work vs fail & throughly explain the dangers & hazards water/moisture in your home will cause. Our basement got so bad from the Derecho the only dry place was in our basement was the shower & my celing developed black mold quickly from the moisture. Not only did they offer a system to waterproof my basement but a whole house dehumidifier & air purifier which would have saved my ceiling if I had earlier. Sales: I had Justin A for sales & he was very thorough in listening to my problems & needs as well as took his time in explaining & showing me how they could fix my issues, how the system works, as well as answering all of my questions with detail & no hurry. He was absolutely great about changes I made in adding work later on (before my appointment) as well. He doesn't make it feel like a sales pitch, is not pushy at all, & really works to get you the most work in your budget (prep & finish work offered), as well as taking his time with you through the entire process. The office crew: The office staff was very polite & helpful. I mostly worked with Desiree S & Kim B who are extremely responsive in working with me. The Crew: My crew consisted of Brandon T, Sam G, & Ethan T who I highly recommend! These young men are the exact type you want on your project! They are polite, respectful, hard working, efficient, trust worthy & have a great work ethic! They not only got the job done in the time allotted but left my basement incredibly clean which I didn't expect. They thoroughly go over the work before & after as well as answer any questions you have along the way & explain in detail any changes if something isn't to plan before just doing something differently. They called before heading to my house as well which I thought was very courteous. I imagine they have a lot of great workers but anyone I know that I send their way, I'll have them ask for these men as the crew on their home. Overall: Overall I give them 5 stars & they earned it all the way. I will say it's winter so not when one typically gets water in their basement so I am unable to review how the system works fairly. I do, however, plan to leave another review after we get some lovely wet Iowa spring weather or melting of our snow mountains to test it out. I don't expect my review to change & feel confident in the upcoming months & years. Thank you MidAmerica Basement Systems!"

Mandy H on February 2021

If you have a wet basement, a leaky foundation, or high radon levels, then we can help! MidAmerica Basement Systems has been delivering customized solutions for more than 30 years. We are the exclusive installer of 30+ patented foundation and basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, crawl space repair and foundation repair products. Extensively trained at the Basement Systems, Inc headquarters, our team of dedicated servicemen always come equipped with the knowledge and tools to get the job done right, every time. Contact us for your free estimate today!

"I had a wonderful experience with MidAmerica Basement Systems & highly recommend them if your having any waterproofing needs. My project: I purchased my home 3.5 years ago & it started getting water in the basement last year after the outside drainage & tiling system put in my previous owners failed miserably. It would literally be full days of pumping water out of multiple locations in my basement. There were issues of moisture even with two dehumidifiers running & subfloors the crew took out & cleaned up after as well. Scheduling: They will schedule a ways out for appointments but only because it's a high demand working system. Others may be able to offer services quicker but there is likely a reason they are not busy. I got several bids in the time I waited for my MidAmerica Basement Systems appointment & encourage you to as well but definitely wait until after your appointment to make a decision. They were not the cheapest but had the best guarantee (100%), best working system, and a few things I've learned in my 20 years of homeownership is if you go cheap & need to redo it your typically spending more than if you did it right the first time & your home is not something to skimp on or take chances. MidAmerica Basement Systems will send you detailed emails as to what you can expect for each appointment. They will mail you a packet of information regarding different systems that work vs fail & throughly explain the dangers & hazards water/moisture in your home will cause. Our basement got so bad from the Derecho the only dry place was in our basement was the shower & my celing developed black mold quickly from the moisture. Not only did they offer a system to waterproof my basement but a whole house dehumidifier & air purifier which would have saved my ceiling if I had earlier. Sales: I had Justin A for sales & he was very thorough in listening to my problems & needs as well as took his time in explaining & showing me how they could fix my issues, how the system works, as well as answering all of my questions with detail & no hurry. He was absolutely great about changes I made in adding work later on (before my appointment) as well. He doesn't make it feel like a sales pitch, is not pushy at all, & really works to get you the most work in your budget (prep & finish work offered), as well as taking his time with you through the entire process. The office crew: The office staff was very polite & helpful. I mostly worked with Desiree S & Kim B who are extremely responsive in working with me. The Crew: My crew consisted of Brandon T, Sam G, & Ethan T who I highly recommend! These young men are the exact type you want on your project! They are polite, respectful, hard working, efficient, trust worthy & have a great work ethic! They not only got the job done in the time allotted but left my basement incredibly clean which I didn't expect. They thoroughly go over the work before & after as well as answer any questions you have along the way & explain in detail any changes if something isn't to plan before just doing something differently. They called before heading to my house as well which I thought was very courteous. I imagine they have a lot of great workers but anyone I know that I send their way, I'll have them ask for these men as the crew on their home. Overall: Overall I give them 5 stars & they earned it all the way. I will say it's winter so not when one typically gets water in their basement so I am unable to review how the system works fairly. I do, however, plan to leave another review after we get some lovely wet Iowa spring weather or melting of our snow mountains to test it out. I don't expect my review to change & feel confident in the upcoming months & years. Thank you MidAmerica Basement Systems!"

Mandy H on February 2021

merrick property cleaning

Unknown
No reviews yet

merrick property cleaning

Unknown
No reviews yet
11 years of experience

Merrick property cleaning is a safe, friendly family run business. All of our employees take pride in what they do and they stand behind our name. Merrick property cleaning offers a lot of other services that a normal property cleaning or management service do not offer. Our billing services are lower then most other companies out there. WE OFFER FREE ESTIMATES!!!! Give us a call at 319 486 3875 We operate 24-7

Merrick property cleaning is a safe, friendly family run business. All of our employees take pride in what they do and they stand behind our name. Merrick property cleaning offers a lot of other services that a normal property cleaning or management service do not offer. Our billing services are lower then most other companies out there. WE OFFER FREE ESTIMATES!!!! Give us a call at 319 486 3875 We operate 24-7

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AKA Services

3175 W Airline Hwy
No reviews yet

AKA Services

3175 W Airline Hwy
No reviews yet
21 years of experience

AKA Services Inc. is located in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area and serves most neighboring counties and cities in Iowa. Owner Aaron Anderson is committed to offering residential, commercial, and industrial cleaning services in the most courteous, timely, and professional way. Our service capabilities are endless and no matter the size of your job, we can handle it! We have over 17 years of experience and our extensive line of commercial-grade equipment and experienced employees are ready to serve you!

AKA Services Inc. is located in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area and serves most neighboring counties and cities in Iowa. Owner Aaron Anderson is committed to offering residential, commercial, and industrial cleaning services in the most courteous, timely, and professional way. Our service capabilities are endless and no matter the size of your job, we can handle it! We have over 17 years of experience and our extensive line of commercial-grade equipment and experienced employees are ready to serve you!

Magee Construction Co

1705 Waterloo Rd
2.88(
8
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Magee Construction Co

1705 Waterloo Rd
2.88(
8
)
43 years of experience

USES SUBS. Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist

"IMO... Very shotty work.. leaking windows, mushrooms growing in window sills, Gaps in flooring, drywall looks like a 3 year old did it. Will not return calls let alone fix the issues."

Michael L on September 2020

USES SUBS. Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist

"IMO... Very shotty work.. leaking windows, mushrooms growing in window sills, Gaps in flooring, drywall looks like a 3 year old did it. Will not return calls let alone fix the issues."

Michael L on September 2020

PuroClean Disaster First Response

5851 Ramsey Street, Suite C
4.00(
4
)

PuroClean Disaster First Response

5851 Ramsey Street, Suite C
4.00(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience

Local Expert Water, Fire, Smoke and Mold Restoration in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Call for fast, local 24x7 response.

"Avoid these people!!!!!! They are the worst. They tell you lie after lie and take forever to do the work. My insurance company called them in even though it was not in my best interest. I regret the day I let them in my front door, and I regret the day I let Allstate insure my house."

Margaret M on November 2018

Local Expert Water, Fire, Smoke and Mold Restoration in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Call for fast, local 24x7 response.

"Avoid these people!!!!!! They are the worst. They tell you lie after lie and take forever to do the work. My insurance company called them in even though it was not in my best interest. I regret the day I let them in my front door, and I regret the day I let Allstate insure my house."

Margaret M on November 2018

Mr Carpet Cleaning Co

1715 Jefferson St
5.00(
7
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Mr Carpet Cleaning Co

1715 Jefferson St
5.00(
7
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mr. Carpet was formed in 1996 by Marty Stoakes. With our experience and commitment to quality service You Will Get The Most Thorough Carpet, Tile & Grout, and Upholstery Cleaning Ever, or it's FREE!

Mr. Carpet was formed in 1996 by Marty Stoakes. With our experience and commitment to quality service You Will Get The Most Thorough Carpet, Tile & Grout, and Upholstery Cleaning Ever, or it's FREE!

ChemDry of NE Iowa

706 W 1st St
4.43(
7
)

ChemDry of NE Iowa

706 W 1st St
4.43(
7
)
Customers say: Quick response
19 years of experience

A natural approach to carpet cleaning. By cleaning your carpets the chem-dry way, you can ensure a healthier home for your family. Chem-dry carpet cleaners use the natural®, a proprietary hot water cleaning solution that uses the power of carbonation to lift dirt to the surface where our powerful suction tools whisk away the dirt - leaving carpets clean, deep below the surface. Experts agree - the chem-dry system works hard to deep clean carpets without leaving dirt-attracting residues. In fact, the carpet & rug institute has awarded chem-dry's hot carbonating extraction process with its seal of approval. Through the power of carbonation chem-dry can increase the longevity of your carpet, and often can help keep your carpet warranty in compliance. Upholstery cleaning. Furniture, like the carpets in your home, receives a lot of attention, often in the form of dirty cloths and shedding animals. However, with chem-dry’s upholstery cleaning systems you can have your home looking, feeling and smelling as good as new. Chem-dry upholstery cleaning systems use hot carbonating extraction, which works to lift dirt for a deep clean that dries quickly. Ask your chem-dry professional about how to best care for your specific upholstery type. Specialty spot removal. Lipstick, permanent marker and juice stains are not uncommon, but are also not desirable additions to carpet and upholstery. Stains can be difficult to remove, but at chem-dry, we believe if our trained technicians can't remove a tough carpet or upholstery stain, no one can. Our carpet cleaning processes and solutions work to target and remove the stain. Ask your technician to evaluate your specific spots during your carpet cleaning appointment. Your technician can identify any difficult spots and offer solutions to improve the look of your carpets. Area rugs. Just like the carpet in your home, an area run needs professional cleaning. Our technicians can help you maximize the life of your area rugs with regular cleaning. Ask about our powerful protectant products, which are applied by a chem-dry technician and can help minimize the risk for stains between regular cleanings. Pet urine odor removal. Urine spots on carpet are a problem that is hard to resolve; however, at chem-dry, we have the ability to find odor causing spots around your home and remove them. First, our chem-dry technician will use a black light to identify stained areas, helping him/her to evaluate the size and scope of the odor-causing stain. Then, the technician will apply pet urine removal treatment to rid your home of the nasty odors that can permeate the house from these spots. Your house will smell fresh and the spot will be minimized. Carpet protectant. Protect your carpets from dirt and stains with Chem-Dry’s PowerGuard Protectant which is loaded with acid-dye resistors to provide excellent stain resistance and can be added by a Chem-Dry technician at the time of cleaning. The stain-guard that comes with your new carpets begins to wear away after only a few months of steady traffic. In order to keep your carpets from fighting spills and spots, Chem-Dry's PowerGuard Protectant can replace the spot-fighting power and help keep your carpets cleaner between routine professional cleaning appointments.

A natural approach to carpet cleaning. By cleaning your carpets the chem-dry way, you can ensure a healthier home for your family. Chem-dry carpet cleaners use the natural®, a proprietary hot water cleaning solution that uses the power of carbonation to lift dirt to the surface where our powerful suction tools whisk away the dirt - leaving carpets clean, deep below the surface. Experts agree - the chem-dry system works hard to deep clean carpets without leaving dirt-attracting residues. In fact, the carpet & rug institute has awarded chem-dry's hot carbonating extraction process with its seal of approval. Through the power of carbonation chem-dry can increase the longevity of your carpet, and often can help keep your carpet warranty in compliance. Upholstery cleaning. Furniture, like the carpets in your home, receives a lot of attention, often in the form of dirty cloths and shedding animals. However, with chem-dry’s upholstery cleaning systems you can have your home looking, feeling and smelling as good as new. Chem-dry upholstery cleaning systems use hot carbonating extraction, which works to lift dirt for a deep clean that dries quickly. Ask your chem-dry professional about how to best care for your specific upholstery type. Specialty spot removal. Lipstick, permanent marker and juice stains are not uncommon, but are also not desirable additions to carpet and upholstery. Stains can be difficult to remove, but at chem-dry, we believe if our trained technicians can't remove a tough carpet or upholstery stain, no one can. Our carpet cleaning processes and solutions work to target and remove the stain. Ask your technician to evaluate your specific spots during your carpet cleaning appointment. Your technician can identify any difficult spots and offer solutions to improve the look of your carpets. Area rugs. Just like the carpet in your home, an area run needs professional cleaning. Our technicians can help you maximize the life of your area rugs with regular cleaning. Ask about our powerful protectant products, which are applied by a chem-dry technician and can help minimize the risk for stains between regular cleanings. Pet urine odor removal. Urine spots on carpet are a problem that is hard to resolve; however, at chem-dry, we have the ability to find odor causing spots around your home and remove them. First, our chem-dry technician will use a black light to identify stained areas, helping him/her to evaluate the size and scope of the odor-causing stain. Then, the technician will apply pet urine removal treatment to rid your home of the nasty odors that can permeate the house from these spots. Your house will smell fresh and the spot will be minimized. Carpet protectant. Protect your carpets from dirt and stains with Chem-Dry’s PowerGuard Protectant which is loaded with acid-dye resistors to provide excellent stain resistance and can be added by a Chem-Dry technician at the time of cleaning. The stain-guard that comes with your new carpets begins to wear away after only a few months of steady traffic. In order to keep your carpets from fighting spills and spots, Chem-Dry's PowerGuard Protectant can replace the spot-fighting power and help keep your carpets cleaner between routine professional cleaning appointments.

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Water and Smoke Damage Repair questions, answered by experts

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

Challenges include ensuring structural safety, completing soot removal, meeting restoration codes, and effectively managing insurance claims.

Baking soda is an effective fire reduction method. However, flour and baking powder are very dangerous around flames. Flour is flammable and it can also conduct electricity. The combination can cause serious injury from electrical shock and worsen the situation by adding fuel to the fire. Baking powder is also not an option as it's also highly flammable. 

Homeowner’s insurance will usually cover fire damage restoration unless you or someone in your home started the fire purposefully or if negligence was the underlying cause. In all other cases, including electrical fires, accidental cooking fires, and gas fires, you’ll need to pay a deductible, but the rest of the costs should be covered. Once you have the fire out and the damage has stopped spreading, contact your insurance company to file a claim and get fast approval for remediation.

Costs depend on the extent of damage, material restoration, labor, and emergency service requirements.

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