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Service by Paula Welton

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Service by Paula Welton

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Customers say: Super punctual
45 years of experience

Professional Cleaning and Restoration Service performing Quality, Affordable, Reliable and Experienced Services throughout Maine and beyond. With over 40 years of knowledge and expertise, Ms. Paula Welton can handle any of your Cleaning, Restoration and Post Construction Cleaning needs. Call our office for a Free Estimate and find out why more people rely on Service by Paula Welton for ALL their cleaning needs!!!

Professional Cleaning and Restoration Service performing Quality, Affordable, Reliable and Experienced Services throughout Maine and beyond. With over 40 years of knowledge and expertise, Ms. Paula Welton can handle any of your Cleaning, Restoration and Post Construction Cleaning needs. Call our office for a Free Estimate and find out why more people rely on Service by Paula Welton for ALL their cleaning needs!!!


There are 5 employees including myself we accept all payment methods and for the months of april and may 2023 we offer 10% off on all labor


MDS Building and Sons has been service Aroostook County for over 30 years, and Coastal Maine for 12 years. We are a full service Commercial and Residential General Contractor.




TP Environmental Consulting LLC

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TP Environmental Consulting LLC

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REAL ESTATE HOME INSPECTIONS RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS & TESTING MOLD, RADON, FORMALDEHYDE METH LAB EVALUATION and TESTING THIRD PARTY CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTORS Our inspectors hold engineering degrees and are certified by the State of Maine in Building Codes and hold numerous Professional Certifications

REAL ESTATE HOME INSPECTIONS RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS & TESTING MOLD, RADON, FORMALDEHYDE METH LAB EVALUATION and TESTING THIRD PARTY CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTORS Our inspectors hold engineering degrees and are certified by the State of Maine in Building Codes and hold numerous Professional Certifications



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Water and Smoke Damage Repair questions, answered by experts

Depending on who’s doing the estimating, about 22,000 to 25,000 chimney fires happen each year in the United States. Given the fact that millions of Americans have fireplaces (and chimneys), that means chimney fires aren’t exactly common—but they’re not rare, either. Since they’re so dangerous, it’s important to take precautions to prevent them.

Smoke can be tricky to remove from your home, especially after a fire. The best way to eliminate the smell is to open the windows to increase ventilation and air circulation in your house. Then, use white vinegar to wipe down walls, furniture, and floors. Try steam-cleaning carpet and other upholstered items to remove the smell of smoke.

The first thing you should do when cleaning smoke damage is open all your windows to ventilate the affected area and run an air purifier with a HEPA filter. Cover your furniture and belongings to prevent soot accumulation, and vacuum any soot that’s on the floor and other surfaces. Be sure to wear a mask, gloves, and eye protection when cleaning the affected area.

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

Homeowner’s insurance will almost always cover fire damage and repairs unless your insurer finds the fire was caused intentionally. In most cases, if the fire was an accident, your provider will cover the cost of emergency services, like roof tarping and emergency securing, as well as the actual fire damage remediation and buildback to bring your home back to its previous condition. They should also cover alternative housing for as long as the fire damage restoration takes. You’ll just be responsible for paying the deductible.

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