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AAA Restoration

4.86(
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AAA Restoration

4.86(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

AAA Restoration, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very thorough work, great customer service"

Julie B on June 2023

AAA Restoration, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very thorough work, great customer service"

Julie B on June 2023


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Restoration 1 of Fort Wayne

4.67(
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Restoration 1 of Fort Wayne

4.67(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 years of experience

With over 30 years of experience serving our community, Restoration 1 of Fort Wayne, is your solution for all your Disaster Recovery and Roofing needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Give us a call today, we are happy to help you with your project and look forward to talking to you.

"Wonderful crew! Easy to work with. Understanding, compassionate crew. Very fast response time. Will never have to look any further then restoration one!"

Chris M on July 2022

With over 30 years of experience serving our community, Restoration 1 of Fort Wayne, is your solution for all your Disaster Recovery and Roofing needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Give us a call today, we are happy to help you with your project and look forward to talking to you.

"Wonderful crew! Easy to work with. Understanding, compassionate crew. Very fast response time. Will never have to look any further then restoration one!"

Chris M on July 2022


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Quick Water Removal

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Quick Water Removal

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Approved Pro
31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!


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Roszman Roofing & Remodeling

4.97(
72
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Roszman Roofing & Remodeling

4.97(
72
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Multiple ANGIE'S LIST SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER!!! Professional roofing company serving all of northwest Ohio. Specializing in all aspects of roofing; SHINGLE, METAL AND RUBBER. We are fully insured, and a SELECT SHINGLE MASTER Roofing Contractor. We offer the best warranty in the roofing business. Now with offices in Findlay, Upper Sandusky, and Bowling Green to serve all of North West Ohio! Let us put our expertise to work for you. We look forward to helping with your next roofing or remodeling project!

"Roszman Roofing impressed us with their A+ service, communication, quality, and efficiency. Alex and his team were like roofing rockstars – knowledgeable, understanding of our unique needs, and incredibly thorough. They walked us through the entire process, offered a variety of options, and patiently answered my endless list of questions. From the initial assessment to the final inspection, their professionalism was top-notch. Alex kept us in the loop throughout the project, which put our minds at ease. We can't recommend Roszman enough – they're the whole package!"

Elizabeth W on April 2024

Multiple ANGIE'S LIST SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER!!! Professional roofing company serving all of northwest Ohio. Specializing in all aspects of roofing; SHINGLE, METAL AND RUBBER. We are fully insured, and a SELECT SHINGLE MASTER Roofing Contractor. We offer the best warranty in the roofing business. Now with offices in Findlay, Upper Sandusky, and Bowling Green to serve all of North West Ohio! Let us put our expertise to work for you. We look forward to helping with your next roofing or remodeling project!

"Roszman Roofing impressed us with their A+ service, communication, quality, and efficiency. Alex and his team were like roofing rockstars – knowledgeable, understanding of our unique needs, and incredibly thorough. They walked us through the entire process, offered a variety of options, and patiently answered my endless list of questions. From the initial assessment to the final inspection, their professionalism was top-notch. Alex kept us in the loop throughout the project, which put our minds at ease. We can't recommend Roszman enough – they're the whole package!"

Elizabeth W on April 2024


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Acculevel Inc

4.66(
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Acculevel Inc

4.66(
181
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Acculevel is your foundation repair expert, serving Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio and been in business since 1996. Most of our repairs come with a life of the structure warranty. Acculevel begins by evaluating your entire foundation system, checking your property for the signs and causes of foundation failure. From foundation & crawlspace repair to waterproofing & encapsulation systems, Acculevel can help you protect your home-- possibly the most valuable investment you'll ever make. A dry home is a healthy home. Acculevel is committed to providing the most technologically advanced repairs to help keep your home dry and on a safe foundation. A strong foundation protects your home's structure, lowers utility bills and maintains the value of your property. Check our pictures for the signs & symptoms of foundation & water damage, and then call Acculevel for your free visual inspection. 1-866-669-3349

"STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY. They took my 1st half deposit and then vanished. I have called multiple times. Spoke with someone once and they promised a call back. Never did. Emailed and no response. This was over 4 months ago. Nothing. They stole my money. Sales guy was John Mullikin. Here's their class-act response by chat. The best response I've had yet. "Conversation closed by Erika"."

Jeff N on September 2025

Acculevel is your foundation repair expert, serving Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio and been in business since 1996. Most of our repairs come with a life of the structure warranty. Acculevel begins by evaluating your entire foundation system, checking your property for the signs and causes of foundation failure. From foundation & crawlspace repair to waterproofing & encapsulation systems, Acculevel can help you protect your home-- possibly the most valuable investment you'll ever make. A dry home is a healthy home. Acculevel is committed to providing the most technologically advanced repairs to help keep your home dry and on a safe foundation. A strong foundation protects your home's structure, lowers utility bills and maintains the value of your property. Check our pictures for the signs & symptoms of foundation & water damage, and then call Acculevel for your free visual inspection. 1-866-669-3349

"STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY. They took my 1st half deposit and then vanished. I have called multiple times. Spoke with someone once and they promised a call back. Never did. Emailed and no response. This was over 4 months ago. Nothing. They stole my money. Sales guy was John Mullikin. Here's their class-act response by chat. The best response I've had yet. "Conversation closed by Erika"."

Jeff N on September 2025


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Shambaugh Cleaning & Restoration

4.81(
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Shambaugh Cleaning & Restoration

4.81(
57
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Shambaugh Carpet Service of Mansfield, OH has been serving Richland, Crawford, Morrow, Ashland, and Knox counties for over 27 years. While providing some of the best service around, we offer 24-hour emergency water extraction. We guarantee it to be dry or it's free. Our services include: Carpet cleaning Upholstery cleaning Tile and grout cleaning and sealing Hard wood floor refinishing Duct cleaning Structural drying With Shambaugh Carpet Service, you can trust the job will be done right. If all you want is a cheap, brush the dirt off the surface, bait and switch, no-guarantee carpet cleaner, we respectfully ask that you call someone else. We have a 200 percent money-back guarantee that our cleaning process is the most thorough cleaning you have ever had. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied, we will come back out and re-clean the area for free. If you are still not happy, we will simply refund your money plus match that amount and make a donation. Call Shambaugh Carpet Service today for the exceptional, thorough service you deserve!

"Luke was very prompt and professional. He cleaned the carpets to my every expectations. I recommend Shambaugh for your every carpet cleaning needs. Great job Luke, thank you!!"

Jennifer M on April 2023

Shambaugh Carpet Service of Mansfield, OH has been serving Richland, Crawford, Morrow, Ashland, and Knox counties for over 27 years. While providing some of the best service around, we offer 24-hour emergency water extraction. We guarantee it to be dry or it's free. Our services include: Carpet cleaning Upholstery cleaning Tile and grout cleaning and sealing Hard wood floor refinishing Duct cleaning Structural drying With Shambaugh Carpet Service, you can trust the job will be done right. If all you want is a cheap, brush the dirt off the surface, bait and switch, no-guarantee carpet cleaner, we respectfully ask that you call someone else. We have a 200 percent money-back guarantee that our cleaning process is the most thorough cleaning you have ever had. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied, we will come back out and re-clean the area for free. If you are still not happy, we will simply refund your money plus match that amount and make a donation. Call Shambaugh Carpet Service today for the exceptional, thorough service you deserve!

"Luke was very prompt and professional. He cleaned the carpets to my every expectations. I recommend Shambaugh for your every carpet cleaning needs. Great job Luke, thank you!!"

Jennifer M on April 2023


The Basement Guys has 48 employees. We offer free inspections and design sessions to homeowners. Most major credit cards are accepted. We have great financing options available as well.


Stanley Steemer

5.00(
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Stanley Steemer

5.00(
9
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Customers say: Quality work

Stanley Steemer has been providing cleaning and restoration services for both residential and business customers for more than 60 years. They offer multiple services, including carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct cleaning and water damage restoration services. For more information, visit www.stanleysteemer.com.

Stanley Steemer has been providing cleaning and restoration services for both residential and business customers for more than 60 years. They offer multiple services, including carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct cleaning and water damage restoration services. For more information, visit www.stanleysteemer.com.


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AAA Standard Services, Inc

4.72(
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AAA Standard Services, Inc

4.72(
18
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

AAA Standard Services Inc. is a family owned & operated company that is based out of the Toledo, Ohio area since 1964 which services both residential and commercial customers in the need of detailed and or specialized cleaning services. AAA hires it's own Employees that are both background checked & in compliance with substance abuse policies. NOTE: AAA DOES NOT hire it's Employees from temporary agencies. AAA also trains and certifies it's Employees through the IICRC/Cleantrust group to ensure that our Employees have the latest cleaning knowledge, practices and technology available to better serve our Customers. AAA provides all of our Employees with uniforms & company lettered vehicle to ensure that you can recognize them as they come onto on your property and working in your home or business. AAA's Employees use the upmost care & concern when working within your home or business to ensure Customer satisfaction, as this is our primary goal! 1Hr response for all Emergency Services.

"We hired AAA to clean up after a fire we had. I think others need to be aware of their practices. They give the key code to everyone on the job. Those people in turn give the code to their friends. People were coming in and out of our house freely. While we where in a hotel while they "cleaned". Workers and sometimes their friends were coming in and out of our house at all hours. They also would hide "merchandise" around the back of the house and by the dumpster and come in late at night and pick up the stuff. Sometimes they "work" unsupervised. I would come home in the middle of the day and people would be in the master bedroom just looking at stuff. Or while most people would leave for lunch, they would stay behind and just go through everything. I came home one day for lunch and there were 2 guys there while everyone else was out to lunch. I would ask what happened to different things and they would look at each other and shrug there shoulders suggesting "I don't know". While we thought things were going out to be cleaned they where not. They were taken. We only found out about it after going through the boxes once they were returned. AAA knew about the initial theft and yet told no one. Deciding instead to keep it to themselves so they would get paid. Had we known of the first initial incident, we would have moved back in right away to save our stuff. Instead the initial theft of a stereo led to many more items being taken. Because the employee was mad because he had been caught taking a stereo. He came back that night and wiped out half of our basement. Then came back on a Saturday and took everything else. We have lost many precious family heirlooms that will never be recovered. Our valuables are now all over the city of Toledo. Lost forever. We hired a company to clean after the "cleaning" was complete and they would show me buckets of black water. Showing they really didn't do a good job cleaning. They also hire employees from a third party, like Manpower. You could have convicted felons working in your house with an all access pass to everything you own. Get the name of everyone who is working on your home. A quick google search of there name will show that they have a criminal record or not. Have an extra lock on your door that cannot be opened with the key that they have access to. When they are finished, CHANGE YOUR LOCKS! If at all possible, stay in your residence while the work is being done. Don't fall victim to this scam like we did. Watch everyone all the time, even if they seem nice BEWARE!"

Denise M on December 2023

AAA Standard Services Inc. is a family owned & operated company that is based out of the Toledo, Ohio area since 1964 which services both residential and commercial customers in the need of detailed and or specialized cleaning services. AAA hires it's own Employees that are both background checked & in compliance with substance abuse policies. NOTE: AAA DOES NOT hire it's Employees from temporary agencies. AAA also trains and certifies it's Employees through the IICRC/Cleantrust group to ensure that our Employees have the latest cleaning knowledge, practices and technology available to better serve our Customers. AAA provides all of our Employees with uniforms & company lettered vehicle to ensure that you can recognize them as they come onto on your property and working in your home or business. AAA's Employees use the upmost care & concern when working within your home or business to ensure Customer satisfaction, as this is our primary goal! 1Hr response for all Emergency Services.

"We hired AAA to clean up after a fire we had. I think others need to be aware of their practices. They give the key code to everyone on the job. Those people in turn give the code to their friends. People were coming in and out of our house freely. While we where in a hotel while they "cleaned". Workers and sometimes their friends were coming in and out of our house at all hours. They also would hide "merchandise" around the back of the house and by the dumpster and come in late at night and pick up the stuff. Sometimes they "work" unsupervised. I would come home in the middle of the day and people would be in the master bedroom just looking at stuff. Or while most people would leave for lunch, they would stay behind and just go through everything. I came home one day for lunch and there were 2 guys there while everyone else was out to lunch. I would ask what happened to different things and they would look at each other and shrug there shoulders suggesting "I don't know". While we thought things were going out to be cleaned they where not. They were taken. We only found out about it after going through the boxes once they were returned. AAA knew about the initial theft and yet told no one. Deciding instead to keep it to themselves so they would get paid. Had we known of the first initial incident, we would have moved back in right away to save our stuff. Instead the initial theft of a stereo led to many more items being taken. Because the employee was mad because he had been caught taking a stereo. He came back that night and wiped out half of our basement. Then came back on a Saturday and took everything else. We have lost many precious family heirlooms that will never be recovered. Our valuables are now all over the city of Toledo. Lost forever. We hired a company to clean after the "cleaning" was complete and they would show me buckets of black water. Showing they really didn't do a good job cleaning. They also hire employees from a third party, like Manpower. You could have convicted felons working in your house with an all access pass to everything you own. Get the name of everyone who is working on your home. A quick google search of there name will show that they have a criminal record or not. Have an extra lock on your door that cannot be opened with the key that they have access to. When they are finished, CHANGE YOUR LOCKS! If at all possible, stay in your residence while the work is being done. Don't fall victim to this scam like we did. Watch everyone all the time, even if they seem nice BEWARE!"

Denise M on December 2023


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United Structural Systems Ltd Inc

4.72(
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United Structural Systems Ltd Inc

4.72(
18
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Customers say: Super punctual
37 years of experience

United Structural Systems is a family-owned business specializing in foundation repair, wall realignment, and waterproofing systems. We are constantly researching new and innovative ways to service our customers. Additional phone numbers - (304) 346-7777, (513) 561-0300. Additional fax - (513) 561-030. Additional DBA - Perma Jack - United Structural Systems.

"This one-star rating is generous! We are seven weeks into a four-day job at our house! The have been back three times to finish the job and it is still not done. My back yard is a mud pit! I have been informed by the "office" that it will take two more weeks before I can be put on the schedule for a crew to come back. The crew is working from their Lancaster office, and the managers won't return phone calls and are hiding behind the receptionist. I work just a few miles from their Lexington office, so I decided to pop in and talk to a different person only to find out that there is no staff in this office. The website for the Lexington office has a picture of the building and posted hours of 9 am to 6 pm, but it is just a building with mailboxes and a few shared meeting rooms used by several companies. Customer service is absolutely horrible. Think twice before hiring USS!"

Gary T on July 2025

United Structural Systems is a family-owned business specializing in foundation repair, wall realignment, and waterproofing systems. We are constantly researching new and innovative ways to service our customers. Additional phone numbers - (304) 346-7777, (513) 561-0300. Additional fax - (513) 561-030. Additional DBA - Perma Jack - United Structural Systems.

"This one-star rating is generous! We are seven weeks into a four-day job at our house! The have been back three times to finish the job and it is still not done. My back yard is a mud pit! I have been informed by the "office" that it will take two more weeks before I can be put on the schedule for a crew to come back. The crew is working from their Lancaster office, and the managers won't return phone calls and are hiding behind the receptionist. I work just a few miles from their Lexington office, so I decided to pop in and talk to a different person only to find out that there is no staff in this office. The website for the Lexington office has a picture of the building and posted hours of 9 am to 6 pm, but it is just a building with mailboxes and a few shared meeting rooms used by several companies. Customer service is absolutely horrible. Think twice before hiring USS!"

Gary T on July 2025

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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.

If you don’t clean your chimney regularly, it can result in a build-up of creosote that can ignite and cause a chimney fire. In addition, creosote build-up can result in poor venting of smoke, soothes, and carbon monoxide, making the air quality indoors dangerously poor. Creosote is also acidic and can damage mortar and metal over time, allowing smoke to leak into your home.

Yes, a seller is legally required to disclose any known fire damage when selling a house, including damages that were repaired. That includes damages to structural components and all major systems, as well as water damage, chemical damage, and smoke damage related to the fire. Sellers use a property disclosure statement, which is regulated by each state individually, to disclose fire damage.

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

Most smoke odors will subside over time if you air out the materials holding onto them, but they often won’t completely go away on their own. If you’re dealing with stubborn smoke odors on furniture and building materials, begin by deep cleaning and deodorizing with baking soda or activated charcoal. You may need to repeat treatment. If that doesn’t work, hire a smoke damage restoration company for help.

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