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PuroClean Disaster First Response

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PuroClean Disaster First Response

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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


Paul Davis Restoration

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Paul Davis Restoration

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For 50 years, Paul Davis Restoration has solved the disaster restoration and remodeling needs in Central Maine. Additional DBAs - Rebath of Maine, Signature Professional Cleaning, Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling, Keith Trembley Builder Inc, Dr. Energy Saver Home Services. Additional phone number - (888) 869-9395. Additional email - [email protected].

For 50 years, Paul Davis Restoration has solved the disaster restoration and remodeling needs in Central Maine. Additional DBAs - Rebath of Maine, Signature Professional Cleaning, Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling, Keith Trembley Builder Inc, Dr. Energy Saver Home Services. Additional phone number - (888) 869-9395. Additional email - [email protected].


TP Environmental Consulting LLC

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TP Environmental Consulting LLC

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

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



Bouchard Cleaning & Restoration, Inc.

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Bouchard Cleaning & Restoration, Inc.

3.00(
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15 years of experience

We are a family owned business serving Maine communities for over 30 years. We are a member of DKI, the largest contracting network in North America. As a member of DKI, we can call on other DKI companies to assist us with large losses when necessary. All DKI members have to adhere to strict guidelines ensuring the same great service abilities.

"Not at all impressed with this company. I was referred to them by my homeowner's insurance claims adjuster after I had water damage in my home almost 3 weeks ago. Their communication has been downright terrible to nonexistent. Each time they were at my home, they left without telling me that they were leaving (despite me being home), necessitating a call to their office to find out when they would be coming back. They repeatedly failed to provide either verbal or written updates as to when they would be coming back or what the next steps would be as far as the work they would be performing. I was kept in the dark throughout the entire process. Even when I tried to talk to the guys who were here working, I would only get very abrupt 1-2-word responses. They came and collected their drying equipment 10 days ago. At that time, I asked them if they would be doing any further work/cleanup and they said that Josh (the project manager) would be in touch with me within the next day or two with an update. I never heard from Josh or anyone at Bouchard ever again. I don't even have any paperwork from them! They are now holding up my entire insurance claim because my claims adjuster has not received their mitigation report, despite the fact that it has been nearly 2 weeks since they allegedly completed their portion of the work on my home. My adjuster has reached out to them several times without a return call or production of a mitigation report so that they can finalize my claim so that I can have my contractor start putting my home back together. It has now gotten to the point where my adjuster has asked me if I can get in touch with them for this report because she has tried multiple times to no avail. This is simply unprofessional and beyond unacceptable. No homeowner should be left hanging like this. I have been living in a demolition zone for nearly 3 weeks now and my insurance company cannot compensate me for the items that were damaged in my home as well as the drywall, ceiling, and flooring that need to be replaced until they receive the report from Bouchard. I am sick of looking at giant holes in my walls and ceilings and damaged hardwood flooring. There is absolutely NO excuse for it taking even remotely this long. Lastly, their workers left cigarette butts in my driveway and also left behind two large trash bags filled with debris in the entryway of my home. I will never use this company again and I would strongly advise avoiding them at all costs!"

Johanna A on February 2025

We are a family owned business serving Maine communities for over 30 years. We are a member of DKI, the largest contracting network in North America. As a member of DKI, we can call on other DKI companies to assist us with large losses when necessary. All DKI members have to adhere to strict guidelines ensuring the same great service abilities.

"Not at all impressed with this company. I was referred to them by my homeowner's insurance claims adjuster after I had water damage in my home almost 3 weeks ago. Their communication has been downright terrible to nonexistent. Each time they were at my home, they left without telling me that they were leaving (despite me being home), necessitating a call to their office to find out when they would be coming back. They repeatedly failed to provide either verbal or written updates as to when they would be coming back or what the next steps would be as far as the work they would be performing. I was kept in the dark throughout the entire process. Even when I tried to talk to the guys who were here working, I would only get very abrupt 1-2-word responses. They came and collected their drying equipment 10 days ago. At that time, I asked them if they would be doing any further work/cleanup and they said that Josh (the project manager) would be in touch with me within the next day or two with an update. I never heard from Josh or anyone at Bouchard ever again. I don't even have any paperwork from them! They are now holding up my entire insurance claim because my claims adjuster has not received their mitigation report, despite the fact that it has been nearly 2 weeks since they allegedly completed their portion of the work on my home. My adjuster has reached out to them several times without a return call or production of a mitigation report so that they can finalize my claim so that I can have my contractor start putting my home back together. It has now gotten to the point where my adjuster has asked me if I can get in touch with them for this report because she has tried multiple times to no avail. This is simply unprofessional and beyond unacceptable. No homeowner should be left hanging like this. I have been living in a demolition zone for nearly 3 weeks now and my insurance company cannot compensate me for the items that were damaged in my home as well as the drywall, ceiling, and flooring that need to be replaced until they receive the report from Bouchard. I am sick of looking at giant holes in my walls and ceilings and damaged hardwood flooring. There is absolutely NO excuse for it taking even remotely this long. Lastly, their workers left cigarette butts in my driveway and also left behind two large trash bags filled with debris in the entryway of my home. I will never use this company again and I would strongly advise avoiding them at all costs!"

Johanna A on February 2025


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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!!!




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Water and Smoke Damage Repair questions, answered by experts

Restoration services typically state costs ranging from a few thousand to several tens of thousands, depending on the extent of the damage.

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.

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.

On average, you should expect the fire damage restoration process to take two weeks, but the timeline can vary widely depending on the extent of the damage and the type of fire damage you have. Minor cooking fires that you’re able to extinguish yourself may only take a day or two to clean soot and remove smoke odors, while restoring an entire section of a home or fixing structural damage after a major house fire can take six to 12 months. Ask your professional for a more accurate timeline for your specific project.

Burning a single palm tree stump, if you’re careful, is technically doable DIY. However, you should always take precautions to control the fire and do research if you’re burning multiple types of trees. 

Some trees, such as ornamental trees, black cherry, and some oak trees, release toxins into the air when burned that can be irritating to your lungs (or even dangerous) to breathe in.

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