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Dedication Restoration

504 North Maple Street
4.70(
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•Approved Pro

Dedication Restoration

504 North Maple Street
4.70(
111
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

Dedication Restoration is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Job completed quickly and on day scheduled. Friendly and knowledgeable."

Lisa N on November 2024

Dedication Restoration is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Job completed quickly and on day scheduled. Friendly and knowledgeable."

Lisa N on November 2024

Extreme Cleaners

1652 Hoyle Rd
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Extreme Cleaners

1652 Hoyle Rd
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Extreme Cleaners is a small owner operated business located in Dixon but servicing all surrounding areas. We specialize in Carpet/Upholstery cleaning, Pressure washing homes, businesses, driveways, porches and patios. We also specialize in Flood Damage restoration due to broken pipes, sewage back up or natural disaster. Contact us for a free estimate and 24/7 services.

Extreme Cleaners is a small owner operated business located in Dixon but servicing all surrounding areas. We specialize in Carpet/Upholstery cleaning, Pressure washing homes, businesses, driveways, porches and patios. We also specialize in Flood Damage restoration due to broken pipes, sewage back up or natural disaster. Contact us for a free estimate and 24/7 services.

Restoration 1 of St Louis

5.00(
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Restoration 1 of St Louis

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

They key to effective property restoration is quick response. The moment you find yourself facing a disaster, reach out to our team of restoration professionals in St. Louis to help you determine your options in restoring your house or commercial property. When you call on Restoration 1, we get to the job quickly, utilizing the latest technology and equipment to ensure maximum results. Our goal is to get your property looking new again as soon as possible. We can provide you with a free consultation and a free quote for our restoration services.

They key to effective property restoration is quick response. The moment you find yourself facing a disaster, reach out to our team of restoration professionals in St. Louis to help you determine your options in restoring your house or commercial property. When you call on Restoration 1, we get to the job quickly, utilizing the latest technology and equipment to ensure maximum results. Our goal is to get your property looking new again as soon as possible. We can provide you with a free consultation and a free quote for our restoration services.

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911 Restoration of Southern Illinois

11580 Highway 37
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911 Restoration of Southern Illinois

11580 Highway 37
No reviews yet
10 years of experience

911 Restoration of Southern Illinois is a full-scale water damage cleanup restoration company offering you peace of mind after a disaster. We provide water damage restoration, sanitization, mold removal, fire & smoke damage, reconstruction and everything in between with 24/7 availability. Take precautionary actions during the coronavirus. Our techs are trained to sanitize and clean your property with disinfection solutions and follow CDC and EPA protocols. Disasters can happen anytime due to pipe bursts, flood damage, roof leaks, storm damage or other water damage-related emergencies. Fortunately, our IICRC-certified techs will rapidly respond within 45 minutes to handle any water related emergency and help minimize damage.

911 Restoration of Southern Illinois is a full-scale water damage cleanup restoration company offering you peace of mind after a disaster. We provide water damage restoration, sanitization, mold removal, fire & smoke damage, reconstruction and everything in between with 24/7 availability. Take precautionary actions during the coronavirus. Our techs are trained to sanitize and clean your property with disinfection solutions and follow CDC and EPA protocols. Disasters can happen anytime due to pipe bursts, flood damage, roof leaks, storm damage or other water damage-related emergencies. Fortunately, our IICRC-certified techs will rapidly respond within 45 minutes to handle any water related emergency and help minimize damage.

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Pride Decorating

1100 Orchard Lake Dr
5.00(
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Pride Decorating

1100 Orchard Lake Dr
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential and Commercial Painter with 21 years experience. Interior Painting, Drywall and Plaster Repair, Staining, Varnishing, Wall Paper Removal. We can do small jobs to large jobs!

Residential and Commercial Painter with 21 years experience. Interior Painting, Drywall and Plaster Repair, Staining, Varnishing, Wall Paper Removal. We can do small jobs to large jobs!

Global Priority Cleanup

7S731 Granart Road
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Global Priority Cleanup

7S731 Granart Road
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14 years of experience

Global Priority Clean-Up, Inc. proudly services the Midwest including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan, with our professional and rapid Biohazard Recovery and Decontamination Services.

Global Priority Clean-Up, Inc. proudly services the Midwest including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan, with our professional and rapid Biohazard Recovery and Decontamination Services.

Custom Construction & Remodeling

475 E Court Street - Suite 83
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Custom Construction & Remodeling

475 E Court Street - Suite 83
1.00(
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27 years of experience

Custom Construction is a Licensed and Insured FULL SERVICE DESIGN and BUILD Company and General Contractor with a wide range of experience. Interior to Exterior, from A to Z one call does it all. Let our dedicated team of experts make your dreams come true. We handle all types of remodeling. We accept all major credit cards and offer financing for quailifed clients. Emergency 24/7 services available

Custom Construction is a Licensed and Insured FULL SERVICE DESIGN and BUILD Company and General Contractor with a wide range of experience. Interior to Exterior, from A to Z one call does it all. Let our dedicated team of experts make your dreams come true. We handle all types of remodeling. We accept all major credit cards and offer financing for quailifed clients. Emergency 24/7 services available

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Water and Smoke Damage Repair questions, answered by experts

Luckily, you can typically eliminate your microwave’s burnt smell within a few hours for most situations. Be sure to let it air out for two to three hours after cleaning to let the odor evacuate your home—if you close your home up too early, the odor will be trapped. For stronger, more stubborn burnt smells, it might take a full day or more to really notice a difference. 

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.

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. 

Most insurance policies cover fire damage. Be sure to check the details of your policy to see how coverage is calculated—it can be either the full replacement cost of damaged materials and items or the actual cash value, which includes depreciation. When making a fire damage claim, be sure to get all the necessary documentation together to help expedite the process. 

DIY cleanup is not recommended due to hazardous soot, odors, and potential structural issues.

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