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Avatar for Loyear Disaster Restoration Services LLC

Loyear Disaster Restoration Services LLC

4.89(
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•Approved Pro

Loyear Disaster Restoration Services LLC

4.89(
82
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
1946 years of experience

We are a family owned business that has been in operation since 1946. With over 70 years of experience, Loyear Disaster Restoration Services understands it's not just about restoring your property, home or business. We help rebuild lives. If you experience devastation from fire, water, or Mold our professional team of technicians at Loyear Disaster Restoration Services are here to help. When your property is affected by disaster, getting back to normal can be the hardest part of the recovery and can feel like your life is turned upside down. We understand and can help simplify an overwhelming process. From start to finish we help you every step of the way.

"Project completed"

Lisa L on September 2024

We are a family owned business that has been in operation since 1946. With over 70 years of experience, Loyear Disaster Restoration Services understands it's not just about restoring your property, home or business. We help rebuild lives. If you experience devastation from fire, water, or Mold our professional team of technicians at Loyear Disaster Restoration Services are here to help. When your property is affected by disaster, getting back to normal can be the hardest part of the recovery and can feel like your life is turned upside down. We understand and can help simplify an overwhelming process. From start to finish we help you every step of the way.

"Project completed"

Lisa L on September 2024

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Tri State Flood, Inc.

4.13(
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Tri State Flood, Inc.

4.13(
12
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2007 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Tri State Flood, Inc, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today!

"I hired Tri State Flood to help us with our water damage emergency, crews came fast, the office followed up with me to make sure we were all set. Very professional, reasonably priced. I would highly recommend Tri State Flood!"

Candi N on October 2019

At Tri State Flood, Inc, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today!

"I hired Tri State Flood to help us with our water damage emergency, crews came fast, the office followed up with me to make sure we were all set. Very professional, reasonably priced. I would highly recommend Tri State Flood!"

Candi N on October 2019

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Dryco, Inc.

4.83(
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Dryco, Inc.

4.83(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2007 years of experience

Dryco Restoration Services is a full-service water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, and crime/trauma scene contractor. Our staff is IICRC certified and trained in the latest procedures on water damage, fire damage, and mold cleanup services. We utilize the latest technology to clean up your home or business efficiently and cost-effectively, whether you need removal, remediation, or repair. Our professional team has a background in building science so not only are we able to remove the mold in your home or business but we also have the knowledge and tools to provide the necessary remedies to prevent your mold problem from coming back. We provide a 100% guarantee of our work. Any Time Any Day! https://drycoduluth.com/restoration/

"They were on time and did wonderful work."

Diana W on January 2021

Dryco Restoration Services is a full-service water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, and crime/trauma scene contractor. Our staff is IICRC certified and trained in the latest procedures on water damage, fire damage, and mold cleanup services. We utilize the latest technology to clean up your home or business efficiently and cost-effectively, whether you need removal, remediation, or repair. Our professional team has a background in building science so not only are we able to remove the mold in your home or business but we also have the knowledge and tools to provide the necessary remedies to prevent your mold problem from coming back. We provide a 100% guarantee of our work. Any Time Any Day! https://drycoduluth.com/restoration/

"They were on time and did wonderful work."

Diana W on January 2021

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Schemmer's Cleaning Service

4.74(
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Schemmer's Cleaning Service

4.74(
23
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Schemmer's Cleaning Service started in Two Harbors, Minnesota and has been a family affair since 1978. Owned and operated by the Schemmer Family. Putting customers first Schemmer’s strives for excellence in all aspects of cleaning including carpet and rug cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and tile and grout cleaning. We are the premier source for your cleaning needs and proudly serve the area of Northeast MN and Northwestern WI.

Schemmer's Cleaning Service started in Two Harbors, Minnesota and has been a family affair since 1978. Owned and operated by the Schemmer Family. Putting customers first Schemmer’s strives for excellence in all aspects of cleaning including carpet and rug cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and tile and grout cleaning. We are the premier source for your cleaning needs and proudly serve the area of Northeast MN and Northwestern WI.

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Loyear Disaster Restoration Services, LLC

4.83(
23
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Loyear Disaster Restoration Services, LLC

4.83(
23
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Please call for a free estimate today! With over 68 years of experience, Loyear Disaster Restoration Services understands it's not just about restoring your property, home or business. We help rebuild lives. If you experience devastation from fire, water, or Mold our professional team of technicians at Loyear Disaster Restoration Services are here to help. When your property is affected by disaster, getting back to normal can be the hardest part of the recovery and can feel like your life is turned upside down. We understand and can help simplify an overwhelming process. From start to finish we help you every step of the way.

"We had noticed water in our basement at 6pm at night and luckily we found Loyear online. They stayed late into the night and came back with more guys later the next day to finish pulling out the water. Then they started the next process of fixing and replacing the damaged walls. Great communication throughout the entire process and John made sure everything was smooth sailing with billing our insurance and even supplied all the photos that we forgot to take. These guys were amazing and helped us during a very stressful time."

LINDSAY C on September 2024

Please call for a free estimate today! With over 68 years of experience, Loyear Disaster Restoration Services understands it's not just about restoring your property, home or business. We help rebuild lives. If you experience devastation from fire, water, or Mold our professional team of technicians at Loyear Disaster Restoration Services are here to help. When your property is affected by disaster, getting back to normal can be the hardest part of the recovery and can feel like your life is turned upside down. We understand and can help simplify an overwhelming process. From start to finish we help you every step of the way.

"We had noticed water in our basement at 6pm at night and luckily we found Loyear online. They stayed late into the night and came back with more guys later the next day to finish pulling out the water. Then they started the next process of fixing and replacing the damaged walls. Great communication throughout the entire process and John made sure everything was smooth sailing with billing our insurance and even supplied all the photos that we forgot to take. These guys were amazing and helped us during a very stressful time."

LINDSAY C on September 2024

Heartwood Construction Inc

5.00(
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Heartwood Construction Inc

5.00(
19
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a remodeling and renovation firm that offers the experience of a large firm with the personalized quality of a smaller firm. Focused on honest, polite, craftsmanship, Heartwood works hard on every project to deliver on our reputation for excellence. Serving Duluth MN and surrounding Twin Ports!

"Fantastic craftsmanship. great to work with"

John P on December 2024

We are a remodeling and renovation firm that offers the experience of a large firm with the personalized quality of a smaller firm. Focused on honest, polite, craftsmanship, Heartwood works hard on every project to deliver on our reputation for excellence. Serving Duluth MN and surrounding Twin Ports!

"Fantastic craftsmanship. great to work with"

John P on December 2024

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JAY LITMAN CONSTRUCTION REMODELING & HANDYMAN SERV

4.43(
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JAY LITMAN CONSTRUCTION REMODELING & HANDYMAN SERV

4.43(
30
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Customers say: True professional
1978 years of experience

For over 40 years Litman Construction Inc. has specialized in residential and light commercial remodeling, repairs and maintenance. Litman Construction has a full time crew who provide professional, skilled services to take care of just about any home, apartment building or business; repair, maintenance or remodeling project. With just a call, you can arrange for a convenient estimate or scheduling of your next project. You'll find our company a dependable, affordable and an efficient way to take care of all your home needs. Your satisfaction will be personally guaranteed.

"Litman Construction won a bid through St. Louis County to install a vertical lift (elevator) to make our home handicapped accessible for our son with special needs. We began the project in ample time to complete it by the end of our funding year. We completed our portions of the project and Sam assured us that the project would be done on time. Two weeks before our funding year ended, Litman construction began their work, assuring us it would get done. The lift had not been ordered, so our project was not completed on time. It lost our son $12,000 of county funding to use this year for a handicapped accessible shower and ceiling lifts to keep him and our caregivers safe during transfers. Litman apologized, but did nothing to make the situation right. They proceeded to blame us for the delays. My husband was up until 2 AM one morning removing a wall so Litman could begin their work. Had we known that Litman's delays would be that impactful, we would have done what needed to be done ourselves. We could have easily done what needed to be done in a weekend. Litman Construction essentially sheet rocked and painted a U-shaped "closet" that was 5 feet deep, 6 feet wide and 12 feet high. They added a 42 inch high wall on top of the 8 foot wall my husband had already built. They sheet rocked and painted 204 square feet and charged $5,145 for their labor (85.75 hours over 30 days). On-line estimates put sheet rocking at $1.50-$3.00 per square foot (materials and labor combined) which would put our project at $306-$612. Even though Litman did not touch the lift (Arrow-Lift the lift manufacturer installed it) they charged a 10% mark up on the lift, and the electrician they hired (TK Electric) wired the main circuit board incorrectly so it was destroyed the first time it was hooked up. Their response to that was "He's done them for us before, but I guess mistakes can happen." Litman construction did not even do their work well. They left sheet rocked seams for us to have to blend into a wall above (they painted up to bare sheet rock). The bottom door header was put in crooked (it is 36" wide) and the dimensions for the door were incorrect despite them having a plan. When the lift was installed, shims needed to be placed at the top so the door opened correctly. We had to fix all their shoddy work after we fired them from the project. There was no service recovery or effort to make their mistake right. When we knew that the project was not going to get completed before the waiver year was up, Sam, the project manager, told us that he has had funding extended (our social worker never had heard of that) and that my husband was handy so he could complete parts of the next projects to fit into the money we have left over this year. He blamed us for the delays. In the end, Litman was paid for their job and there was no accountability for them. I left a one star review and told our story on their Facebook page and they deleted all four of their reviews. They turned off the ability for people to post to their page except in the comments of their posts. Instead of responding to a complaint, they deleted it. That, to me, says volumes about their company. If you want timely, high quality work done, go elsewhere."

Nena J on January 2018

For over 40 years Litman Construction Inc. has specialized in residential and light commercial remodeling, repairs and maintenance. Litman Construction has a full time crew who provide professional, skilled services to take care of just about any home, apartment building or business; repair, maintenance or remodeling project. With just a call, you can arrange for a convenient estimate or scheduling of your next project. You'll find our company a dependable, affordable and an efficient way to take care of all your home needs. Your satisfaction will be personally guaranteed.

"Litman Construction won a bid through St. Louis County to install a vertical lift (elevator) to make our home handicapped accessible for our son with special needs. We began the project in ample time to complete it by the end of our funding year. We completed our portions of the project and Sam assured us that the project would be done on time. Two weeks before our funding year ended, Litman construction began their work, assuring us it would get done. The lift had not been ordered, so our project was not completed on time. It lost our son $12,000 of county funding to use this year for a handicapped accessible shower and ceiling lifts to keep him and our caregivers safe during transfers. Litman apologized, but did nothing to make the situation right. They proceeded to blame us for the delays. My husband was up until 2 AM one morning removing a wall so Litman could begin their work. Had we known that Litman's delays would be that impactful, we would have done what needed to be done ourselves. We could have easily done what needed to be done in a weekend. Litman Construction essentially sheet rocked and painted a U-shaped "closet" that was 5 feet deep, 6 feet wide and 12 feet high. They added a 42 inch high wall on top of the 8 foot wall my husband had already built. They sheet rocked and painted 204 square feet and charged $5,145 for their labor (85.75 hours over 30 days). On-line estimates put sheet rocking at $1.50-$3.00 per square foot (materials and labor combined) which would put our project at $306-$612. Even though Litman did not touch the lift (Arrow-Lift the lift manufacturer installed it) they charged a 10% mark up on the lift, and the electrician they hired (TK Electric) wired the main circuit board incorrectly so it was destroyed the first time it was hooked up. Their response to that was "He's done them for us before, but I guess mistakes can happen." Litman construction did not even do their work well. They left sheet rocked seams for us to have to blend into a wall above (they painted up to bare sheet rock). The bottom door header was put in crooked (it is 36" wide) and the dimensions for the door were incorrect despite them having a plan. When the lift was installed, shims needed to be placed at the top so the door opened correctly. We had to fix all their shoddy work after we fired them from the project. There was no service recovery or effort to make their mistake right. When we knew that the project was not going to get completed before the waiver year was up, Sam, the project manager, told us that he has had funding extended (our social worker never had heard of that) and that my husband was handy so he could complete parts of the next projects to fit into the money we have left over this year. He blamed us for the delays. In the end, Litman was paid for their job and there was no accountability for them. I left a one star review and told our story on their Facebook page and they deleted all four of their reviews. They turned off the ability for people to post to their page except in the comments of their posts. Instead of responding to a complaint, they deleted it. That, to me, says volumes about their company. If you want timely, high quality work done, go elsewhere."

Nena J on January 2018

CZ Construction

5.00(
4
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CZ Construction

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated. Subs used on occasion for larger jobs and more complicated electrical work. Charges are by hour ($30) (6/7/12). One-way travel charges apply for destinations outside of 20 mi radius of Duluth. No service charges. After hours services may be available. Contact for additional information.

Owner operated. Subs used on occasion for larger jobs and more complicated electrical work. Charges are by hour ($30) (6/7/12). One-way travel charges apply for destinations outside of 20 mi radius of Duluth. No service charges. After hours services may be available. Contact for additional information.

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Water and Smoke Damage Repair questions, answered by experts

Restoration timelines vary significantly, often taking weeks to several months, depending on the extent of the damage and the materials required.

Yes, a bowl of vinegar can absorb smoke. If you want to use this method to reduce the smoke smell in your house, all you have to do is leave a bowl (or multiple bowls) of white vinegar out overnight. Alternatively, you can use bowls of baking soda, coffee grounds, or activated charcoal.

You may need to replace drywall because of smoke damage. If the drywall is covered in soot, you may be able to clean it, but it will require a lot of time and effort. You could spend hours cleaning the drywall only to find there is more damage and it needs to be replaced anyway. It’s usually easier and safer to remove the smoke-damaged drywall and replace it.

The first step is removing water or chemical residue, if applicable, after extinguishing. Next, your professional will clean up soot, remove damaged materials, treat the smoke damage, and complete any necessary structural repairs. After that, your pro will begin the build-back process and install finishes to restore your home to its previous condition.

Some of the most common chimney problems include:

  • Creosote buildup

  • Chimney blockage

  • Deteriorating brickwork or stonework

  • Cracked chimney top

  • Damaged flashing

  • Flue liner damage or deterioration

  • Damaged chimney cap

If you suspect you have a chimney problem, contact a masonry contractor for an inspection. 

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