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Biotek Environmental, Inc.

4.75(
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Biotek Environmental, Inc.

4.75(
140
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

Need expert water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, and mold remediation? BioTek Environmental Inc. is based in Columbia SC and serves South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. We are rated A+ by BBB, and we are proud of having served more than 2000 satisfied clients since 2007. Get 24/7 emergency help to ensure that your property damage needs are dealt with efficiently and carefully. We have seen it all, let us help you restore your home. For your peace of mind, we offer the best price guarantee and a 30-year bumper-to-bumper warranty! BioTek is a top 5% remediation/restoration contractor nationwide and we will be there for you when you need us.

"Smooth! And efficient. Communication was touchy sometimes but otherwise good."

Aaron D on May 2025

Need expert water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, and mold remediation? BioTek Environmental Inc. is based in Columbia SC and serves South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. We are rated A+ by BBB, and we are proud of having served more than 2000 satisfied clients since 2007. Get 24/7 emergency help to ensure that your property damage needs are dealt with efficiently and carefully. We have seen it all, let us help you restore your home. For your peace of mind, we offer the best price guarantee and a 30-year bumper-to-bumper warranty! BioTek is a top 5% remediation/restoration contractor nationwide and we will be there for you when you need us.

"Smooth! And efficient. Communication was touchy sometimes but otherwise good."

Aaron D on May 2025


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Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Columbia

5.00(
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Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Columbia

5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Your Cleaning & Restoration Sidekick. At Voda, our mission is to make life easier for those responsible for creating inviting, healthy spaces where people live, work, and do business. We specialize in a wide range of cleaning & restoration services to keep your home or business clean, fresh and free from damage including: carpet cleaning, floor cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, upholstery cleaning, odor removal, water damage restoration, storm damage restoration, mold mitigation and more!

"Employees were prompt and very competent in the field of restoration and cleaning. Everyone was so polite and the job turned out better than we expected! "

Lisa K on January 2025

Your Cleaning & Restoration Sidekick. At Voda, our mission is to make life easier for those responsible for creating inviting, healthy spaces where people live, work, and do business. We specialize in a wide range of cleaning & restoration services to keep your home or business clean, fresh and free from damage including: carpet cleaning, floor cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, upholstery cleaning, odor removal, water damage restoration, storm damage restoration, mold mitigation and more!

"Employees were prompt and very competent in the field of restoration and cleaning. Everyone was so polite and the job turned out better than we expected! "

Lisa K on January 2025


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Midlands Restoration Services LLC

5.00(
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Midlands Restoration Services LLC

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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.

"Very accommodating and patient. Thank you!"

Claudia S on February 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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.

"Very accommodating and patient. Thank you!"

Claudia S on February 2025


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Kingsley Water Damage Restoration

4.90(
5
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Kingsley Water Damage Restoration

4.90(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Check out our 5 star rating on Google, A+ with the Better business bureau and Angie’s list super service awards. 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.

"As a new homeowner, I recently had Terminix come out and do a spray for critters when my Terminix tech noticed what appeared to him as mold in the ridge vent of my attic up on the ceiling directly below the roof shingles. I called Kingsley Water Damage and they sent Angel out to my house. He got there right on scheduled time and checked out the attic and confirmed the issue quickly and accurately. He even showed me how the moisture detector worked to settle my nerves a little bit and we were able to confirm what and where the problem was quickly and easily. The estimate alone didn't cost me a dime; I was expecting to pay a few hundred bucks just for a check-up alone but I didn't have to. Angel is a great employee and I was satisfied with the visit."

Joshua A on June 2024

Check out our 5 star rating on Google, A+ with the Better business bureau and Angie’s list super service awards. 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.

"As a new homeowner, I recently had Terminix come out and do a spray for critters when my Terminix tech noticed what appeared to him as mold in the ridge vent of my attic up on the ceiling directly below the roof shingles. I called Kingsley Water Damage and they sent Angel out to my house. He got there right on scheduled time and checked out the attic and confirmed the issue quickly and accurately. He even showed me how the moisture detector worked to settle my nerves a little bit and we were able to confirm what and where the problem was quickly and easily. The estimate alone didn't cost me a dime; I was expecting to pay a few hundred bucks just for a check-up alone but I didn't have to. Angel is a great employee and I was satisfied with the visit."

Joshua A on June 2024


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BioTek Environmental, Inc.

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

BioTek Environmental, Inc.

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
73 years of experience

Need expert water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, and mold remediation? BioTek Environmental Inc. is based in Columbia SC and serves South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. We are rated A+ by BBB, and we are proud of having served more than 2000 satisfied clients since 2007. Get 24/7 emergency help to ensure that your property damage needs are dealt with efficiently and carefully. We have seen it all, let us help you restore your home. For your peace of mind, we offer the best price guarantee and a 30-year bumper-to-bumper warranty! BioTek is a top 5% remediation/restoration contractor nationwide and we will be there for you when you need us.

"I hired Biotek to remove mold in my attic. They were absolutely wonderful. First Tyler checked my entire house , including the basement and the attic for mold. I had mold in the attic. His team came and cleaned my attic so beautifully, which is where the mold was, and I was extremely satisfied with their work. My house no longer smells like mold and I am very pleased about that. The Biotek team is a wonderful group of people who do their work extremely efficiently. Anybody who hires them will be very pleased just as I am."

Carol B on July 2022

Need expert water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, and mold remediation? BioTek Environmental Inc. is based in Columbia SC and serves South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. We are rated A+ by BBB, and we are proud of having served more than 2000 satisfied clients since 2007. Get 24/7 emergency help to ensure that your property damage needs are dealt with efficiently and carefully. We have seen it all, let us help you restore your home. For your peace of mind, we offer the best price guarantee and a 30-year bumper-to-bumper warranty! BioTek is a top 5% remediation/restoration contractor nationwide and we will be there for you when you need us.

"I hired Biotek to remove mold in my attic. They were absolutely wonderful. First Tyler checked my entire house , including the basement and the attic for mold. I had mold in the attic. His team came and cleaned my attic so beautifully, which is where the mold was, and I was extremely satisfied with their work. My house no longer smells like mold and I am very pleased about that. The Biotek team is a wonderful group of people who do their work extremely efficiently. Anybody who hires them will be very pleased just as I am."

Carol B on July 2022


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Crew Plumbing & Drain

4.93(
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Crew Plumbing & Drain

4.93(
473
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome to Crew Plumbing and Drain. We offer knowledgeable and friendly service at affordable rates. Our goal is to ensure the complete satisfaction of every customer, so we back our work 100%. Please take a few moments to browse through our site to learn more about the services we offer and how we can help with all of your plumbing and drain needs.

"Needed to have a toilet with leaking flush valve replaced. Prompt and professional service. Would definitely hire again"

Roy M on July 2019

Welcome to Crew Plumbing and Drain. We offer knowledgeable and friendly service at affordable rates. Our goal is to ensure the complete satisfaction of every customer, so we back our work 100%. Please take a few moments to browse through our site to learn more about the services we offer and how we can help with all of your plumbing and drain needs.

"Needed to have a toilet with leaking flush valve replaced. Prompt and professional service. Would definitely hire again"

Roy M on July 2019


Straightline Remodeling

5.00(
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Straightline Remodeling

5.00(
28
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Straightline Remodeling is a hands on company and sub contracts very little. Billing is straight forward, payment is due when job is complete. If it is a large job I take draws along the way.

Straightline Remodeling is a hands on company and sub contracts very little. Billing is straight forward, payment is due when job is complete. If it is a large job I take draws along the way.


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Roofing By Atlantic Coast

4.91(
66
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Roofing By Atlantic Coast

4.91(
66
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are the Low-Country's premier Roofing company. We have 30 YEARS of experience and Over 10 YEARS on Angie's List! We specialize in Shingle and metal roofing as well as fiat roof applications and decking systems. We are excellent in LEAK detection and small repairs. Let us help you on your upcoming project!

"I called Ron after our kitchen ceiling leaked during a heavy rain storm. His crew was at my house the next morning and the work was completed before sunset. Not only was the job priced fair but the communication was always fast & easy. I couldn't recommend them enough. Honest, fair, local company!"

Bradley A on July 2019

We are the Low-Country's premier Roofing company. We have 30 YEARS of experience and Over 10 YEARS on Angie's List! We specialize in Shingle and metal roofing as well as fiat roof applications and decking systems. We are excellent in LEAK detection and small repairs. Let us help you on your upcoming project!

"I called Ron after our kitchen ceiling leaked during a heavy rain storm. His crew was at my house the next morning and the work was completed before sunset. Not only was the job priced fair but the communication was always fast & easy. I couldn't recommend them enough. Honest, fair, local company!"

Bradley A on July 2019


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Clark's Termite & Pest Control

4.69(
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Clark's Termite & Pest Control

4.69(
125
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

With Clark’s Smart & Simple Pest Defense System, your home is surrounded by an uninterrupted barrier of protection from a variety of troublesome pests. Clark’s professional technicians and regularly scheduled treatments ensure this barrier is in place and working for you all year long.

"1 year experience with Clark’s Pest Control. Initial treatment with quarterly maintenance treatments. And we scheduled additional treatments between quarters due to the bugs that just kept coming. Despite this the bugs never stopped coming. When Clark’s came they would treat only a specific area. So for example they were called out for Argentine Ants by the trash can. They sprayed and they died but very next day the ants moved to dog bowl. Then you would have to reschedule and they would come out to treat that area. They would not do anything but what any homeowner could accomplish with Raid insecticide themselves. During their coverage new German cockroaches showed up we never had prior. How does a home under pest control develop a problem with bugs it didn’t even have before? They offered additional treatments at additional costs. Clarke’s sent an angry young male as our contact person who we declined immediately due to his agitated behavior and suspected mental illness. They sent a replacement who was a supervisor but the majority of the year the contract was under his care and he failed. You really don’t want Clarke’s undereducated male employees prowling around in your house. I wonder if Clark’s or one of their employees are diluting their chemicals to make more money. After I fired them and spoke to other pest control companies, they acknowledged they are aware of many customers with similar stories leaving Clark’s and only from Clark’s. When I cancelled it was easy, they were happy to get rid of customers like me. They just wanted the spray and bill customer and not actually to provide a service. Yes we understand they are a business but this was more like a scam. We had Clark’s provide a termite estimate as well, my termite guy looked at it and just said you know they aren’t even offering you formite Termite protection which is now endemic in my area. I wonder why they did that but I know. He said most people don’t know the difference and the price is lower so it looks good. Clark’s advertises as a family company which they were, but they are not now, they are a business first, second and third. Do not be fooled, they aren’t there to help they’re just they’re to collect your money. Now that we have been with another company for only 1 month, the bugs are gone. I wish we had moved on from Clarke’s along time ago but we didn’t know we were being taken advantage of."

Paul S on September 2019

With Clark’s Smart & Simple Pest Defense System, your home is surrounded by an uninterrupted barrier of protection from a variety of troublesome pests. Clark’s professional technicians and regularly scheduled treatments ensure this barrier is in place and working for you all year long.

"1 year experience with Clark’s Pest Control. Initial treatment with quarterly maintenance treatments. And we scheduled additional treatments between quarters due to the bugs that just kept coming. Despite this the bugs never stopped coming. When Clark’s came they would treat only a specific area. So for example they were called out for Argentine Ants by the trash can. They sprayed and they died but very next day the ants moved to dog bowl. Then you would have to reschedule and they would come out to treat that area. They would not do anything but what any homeowner could accomplish with Raid insecticide themselves. During their coverage new German cockroaches showed up we never had prior. How does a home under pest control develop a problem with bugs it didn’t even have before? They offered additional treatments at additional costs. Clarke’s sent an angry young male as our contact person who we declined immediately due to his agitated behavior and suspected mental illness. They sent a replacement who was a supervisor but the majority of the year the contract was under his care and he failed. You really don’t want Clarke’s undereducated male employees prowling around in your house. I wonder if Clark’s or one of their employees are diluting their chemicals to make more money. After I fired them and spoke to other pest control companies, they acknowledged they are aware of many customers with similar stories leaving Clark’s and only from Clark’s. When I cancelled it was easy, they were happy to get rid of customers like me. They just wanted the spray and bill customer and not actually to provide a service. Yes we understand they are a business but this was more like a scam. We had Clark’s provide a termite estimate as well, my termite guy looked at it and just said you know they aren’t even offering you formite Termite protection which is now endemic in my area. I wonder why they did that but I know. He said most people don’t know the difference and the price is lower so it looks good. Clark’s advertises as a family company which they were, but they are not now, they are a business first, second and third. Do not be fooled, they aren’t there to help they’re just they’re to collect your money. Now that we have been with another company for only 1 month, the bugs are gone. I wish we had moved on from Clarke’s along time ago but we didn’t know we were being taken advantage of."

Paul S on September 2019


"WONDERFUL! I was going to replace the carpet in the rental property but decided to give it one last cleaning. I came out like new. In my 41' motorhome, the carpet was restored to a better condition than when I purchased it (used)."

Steve T on November 2019

Quality Carpet Care & Restoration has been in business since 1999 and prides it self in providing Quality Service.

"WONDERFUL! I was going to replace the carpet in the rental property but decided to give it one last cleaning. I came out like new. In my 41' motorhome, the carpet was restored to a better condition than when I purchased it (used)."

Steve T on November 2019

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Water and Smoke Damage Repair questions, answered by experts

In many cases, homeowners insurance will cover smoke damage remediation costs , depending on the cause of the damage and the details of your insurance policy. Consult your policy before making a claim to ensure you have all the necessary documentation and follow the appropriate steps to make your claim. Your insurance company may have approved smoke remediation companies for you to choose from to help make the process smoother.

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. 

All of the components of stucco are non-combustible, so the siding material won’t ignite or spread fire to the interior of your home. However, it also expands and contracts with changes in temperature, so it will crack from long exposure to heat. Eventually, fire will spread through those cracks. Still, stucco is one of the best siding materials for fire protection and can keep you and your family safe for an hour, on average.

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

Hazard insurance is the part of your overall homeowner's insurance policy that covers the structure of your home and other structures on your property, as well as any personal property within those structures. When a lender requires you to get hazard insurance for your new home purchase, they’re referring to a standard homeowner’s insurance policy.

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