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"Very well."

Thomas M on June 2025

Asbestos removal, specializing in vermiculite attic cleaning, transite roofing and siding removal, home heating boiler insulation, and many other products containing asbestos.

"Very well."

Thomas M on June 2025


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Radon Shield LLC

757 Beatty St
4.85(
97
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Approved Pro

Radon Shield LLC

757 Beatty St
4.85(
97
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
780 local quotes requested

Radon Shield, LLC is your premier choice for Radon testing and mitigations in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania . We provide high quality work and friendly customer service.You do not need to overpay to get Radon out, We can help. Call today for Professional service you can afford! Our team of professionals include New Jersey certified Radon mitigation specialist(#MIS13009) and Pennsylvania certified Radon mitigation professional(#3055). We are fully insured. Additional email: [email protected]

"Benedict was able to schedule me quickly for remediation. He put my mind at ease. They worked quickly and the space was spotless when they were done. He explained every step and the system in place has really done the job. He has been a pleasure to work with."

Sandra J on November 2024

Radon Shield, LLC is your premier choice for Radon testing and mitigations in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania . We provide high quality work and friendly customer service.You do not need to overpay to get Radon out, We can help. Call today for Professional service you can afford! Our team of professionals include New Jersey certified Radon mitigation specialist(#MIS13009) and Pennsylvania certified Radon mitigation professional(#3055). We are fully insured. Additional email: [email protected]

"Benedict was able to schedule me quickly for remediation. He put my mind at ease. They worked quickly and the space was spotless when they were done. He explained every step and the system in place has really done the job. He has been a pleasure to work with."

Sandra J on November 2024


Flood Pro Water and Fire

58 Lincoln Ave
4.33(
3
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Approved Pro

Flood Pro Water and Fire

58 Lincoln Ave
4.33(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

"Did a very good job,but is pricy."

Ingeborg G on September 2018

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

"Did a very good job,but is pricy."

Ingeborg G on September 2018



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Your Way Home Improvement

4.29(
7
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Your Way Home Improvement

4.29(
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Customers say: Quick response
18 years of experience

I am a home maintenance company and I have been in business since 2007. I pride myself on being honest and dependable and I take pride in my work. I do not believe in creating more of a problem for my customer than they have or leaving my mess behind. If I can't do the job, I tell my customer up front and recommend another honest, dependable contractor. I do use subcontractors - BUT I am always on the job and I only use those who I have done business with for many years. I offer free estimates, but I do charge for written estimates. You can check out my Facebook page @. Your way home improvement Thank ron

"The owner of Your Way Home Improvement came to give us an estimate on August 17th to inspect and repair our soffits to keep pests out. He showed us a piece of ripped off notebook paper with the estimate on it and asked for a $1,000 deposit for a job that would be approximately $1,900. Because we had had such a difficulty time trying to find someone to do the job, we foolishly wrote a check for the $1,000 without a formal contract. Mr. Hedrick told us that he would start the job either Friday the 19th or Monday the 22nd. The check cleared our account on the 19th but we still had not heard from Mr. Hedrick. On Monday the 22nd, I texted Mr. Hedrick to ask when he planned to begin work. He responded that he had just gotten his phone back, that his brother was helping him on the job because he had a truck to carry the equipment and it shouldn't be much longer. I thanked him and told him we were getting nervous; he responded that there was no need to be nervous. On the 25th I texted Mr. Hedrick again asking for a start date. He stated that he had just messaged his brother and would get back to us as soon as he received a response. On Monday the 29th I texted Mr. Hedrick requesting our $1,000 deposit be returned as soon as possible and we would find another contractor to do the job: no response. I texted again on the 30th and received no reply. Mr. Hedrick did respond to BBB stating that he would contact us to remedy the situation; I responded that all we wanted was our money back. No response to BBB following this. My understanding was that at one time he was a very good contractor; such a shame that this is no longer the case."

Lauren S on November 2022

I am a home maintenance company and I have been in business since 2007. I pride myself on being honest and dependable and I take pride in my work. I do not believe in creating more of a problem for my customer than they have or leaving my mess behind. If I can't do the job, I tell my customer up front and recommend another honest, dependable contractor. I do use subcontractors - BUT I am always on the job and I only use those who I have done business with for many years. I offer free estimates, but I do charge for written estimates. You can check out my Facebook page @. Your way home improvement Thank ron

"The owner of Your Way Home Improvement came to give us an estimate on August 17th to inspect and repair our soffits to keep pests out. He showed us a piece of ripped off notebook paper with the estimate on it and asked for a $1,000 deposit for a job that would be approximately $1,900. Because we had had such a difficulty time trying to find someone to do the job, we foolishly wrote a check for the $1,000 without a formal contract. Mr. Hedrick told us that he would start the job either Friday the 19th or Monday the 22nd. The check cleared our account on the 19th but we still had not heard from Mr. Hedrick. On Monday the 22nd, I texted Mr. Hedrick to ask when he planned to begin work. He responded that he had just gotten his phone back, that his brother was helping him on the job because he had a truck to carry the equipment and it shouldn't be much longer. I thanked him and told him we were getting nervous; he responded that there was no need to be nervous. On the 25th I texted Mr. Hedrick again asking for a start date. He stated that he had just messaged his brother and would get back to us as soon as he received a response. On Monday the 29th I texted Mr. Hedrick requesting our $1,000 deposit be returned as soon as possible and we would find another contractor to do the job: no response. I texted again on the 30th and received no reply. Mr. Hedrick did respond to BBB stating that he would contact us to remedy the situation; I responded that all we wanted was our money back. No response to BBB following this. My understanding was that at one time he was a very good contractor; such a shame that this is no longer the case."

Lauren S on November 2022


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Document Reprocessors

40 Railroad Ave
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Document Reprocessors

40 Railroad Ave
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46 years of experience

If you have books, documents, or other materials which have been soaked from a flood, firefighting or other accident, there's some good news: Your wet documents and flood-damaged records can be saved. However, you need to take the appropriate steps to insure their successful recovery and restoration.

If you have books, documents, or other materials which have been soaked from a flood, firefighting or other accident, there's some good news: Your wet documents and flood-damaged records can be saved. However, you need to take the appropriate steps to insure their successful recovery and restoration.


Hogwash Cleaning Solutions

633 Ralph RD
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Hogwash Cleaning Solutions

633 Ralph RD
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16 years of experience

Make the PERFECT CHOICE for your property’s pressure washing needs. . Hogwash Cleaning Solutions is the area's #1 source for top quality power washing, pressure cleaning, and exterior property restoration services. We use only the highest quality products and modern professional equipment to ensure you receive the most efficient and long lasting cleaning results. . Our team of trained professionals provides a complete range of power washing, pressure cleaning and exterior restoration services to residential homeowners and commercial businesses throughout the area.

Make the PERFECT CHOICE for your property’s pressure washing needs. . Hogwash Cleaning Solutions is the area's #1 source for top quality power washing, pressure cleaning, and exterior property restoration services. We use only the highest quality products and modern professional equipment to ensure you receive the most efficient and long lasting cleaning results. . Our team of trained professionals provides a complete range of power washing, pressure cleaning and exterior restoration services to residential homeowners and commercial businesses throughout the area.


Austin Bros. Contracting

4 Roberts Ct
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Austin Bros. Contracting

4 Roberts Ct
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28 years of experience

Get The Right Guy The First Time The Registered Trade Mark That Was Produced By Our Customers,Literally I Had Customers Insist On Taking My Truck and Putting The Logo On The Truck,Only After Hearing,and I Quote"I Should Have Hire You Guys The First Time, Hundreds of Times I Then Agreed To Letting That Logo On My Truck,Now On The Other Trucks .In Short We Have Plenty Of References That In Itself Says Everything !

Get The Right Guy The First Time The Registered Trade Mark That Was Produced By Our Customers,Literally I Had Customers Insist On Taking My Truck and Putting The Logo On The Truck,Only After Hearing,and I Quote"I Should Have Hire You Guys The First Time, Hundreds of Times I Then Agreed To Letting That Logo On My Truck,Now On The Other Trucks .In Short We Have Plenty Of References That In Itself Says Everything !


Jaer Baer Enterprises

359 Michaels Rd
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Jaer Baer Enterprises

359 Michaels Rd
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13 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated business , That have the right skilled professionals to get all you your contractor needs accomplished !! We have teams in multiple areas and we do use some subcontractors .. We do offer some payment options , we to offer promotions and discounts !!

We are a family owned and operated business , That have the right skilled professionals to get all you your contractor needs accomplished !! We have teams in multiple areas and we do use some subcontractors .. We do offer some payment options , we to offer promotions and discounts !!


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Water and Smoke Damage Repair questions, answered by experts

The most common causes of kitchen fires are leaving cooking food unattended, frying food with excessive amounts of oil, and leaving flammable objects near the stovetop.

In many cases, professionals can completely remove certain types of smoke damage from walls and ceilings, but it’s only possible if the damage is minor. For more extensive damage from major fires, you’ll likely need to replace the damaged materials entirely. Some items, like upholstered furniture, are much trickier to clean and might need to be replaced even if the smoke damage is minimal.

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.

After a house fire, you should not reenter your home unless the fire crew has told you it’s safe to do so. In the longer term, you should not attempt to make repairs to the house on your own. Professional crews are trained to clean up after a fire (including smoke and soot damage), dry out any water damage from the firefighter crews, and make the necessary structural, plumbing, and electrical repairs—and this is all likely covered by insurance.

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