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Jbcs Construction & Flooring

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Jbcs Construction & Flooring

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Our company does full scale remodeling examples : roofing , paint ,brick, tile ,framing, plumbing , electrical, new additions ,water damage experts ,debris removal, landscaping , smoke damage ect. We have experience working with non profit organizations and state funded projects we are a locally owned company all our work is backed up with warranty. Free estimates (except if we travel over 80 miles ) we will try to beat others price, feel free to give us a call to serve your needs . Thank you in advance

Our company does full scale remodeling examples : roofing , paint ,brick, tile ,framing, plumbing , electrical, new additions ,water damage experts ,debris removal, landscaping , smoke damage ect. We have experience working with non profit organizations and state funded projects we are a locally owned company all our work is backed up with warranty. Free estimates (except if we travel over 80 miles ) we will try to beat others price, feel free to give us a call to serve your needs . Thank you in advance


SERVPRO Harlingen/San Benito

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SERVPRO Harlingen/San Benito

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10 years of experience

SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened." SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito. If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call today!

SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened." SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito. If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call today!



Rick's Paint & Dry Wall Restorations

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Rick's Paint & Dry Wall Restorations

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35 years of experience

Building Contractor, professional who can coordinate construction projects, home addition, home remodeling, dry wall and paint. Will take care of the complete project, that includes handling the need for plumber, concrete, electrician, and tiling professionals. It will be our job to make sure all work is done professionally and in a timely manner.

Building Contractor, professional who can coordinate construction projects, home addition, home remodeling, dry wall and paint. Will take care of the complete project, that includes handling the need for plumber, concrete, electrician, and tiling professionals. It will be our job to make sure all work is done professionally and in a timely manner.



Quality Carpet Care &Tile Services

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Quality Carpet Care &Tile Services

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30 years of experience

CARPET CLEANING 2 ROOMS $69.95, PROFESSIONAL TRUCK MOUNTED EQUIPMENT. Quality work at an affordable price

"My wife and I expected more from the "Professional Deep Clean" Needless to say, we could have done a better job ourselves. With my fingers, I was able to gather up a whole bunch of dirt and fuzz from our carpets edges. We were excited to have the carpet professionally cleaned before our move in but we were let down. Here is a picture of what I gathered with my finger... (gathered it up in a matter of 2 minutes.) Definitely not worth the price. Update: Lupita G was very courteous and reached out saying they could have someone go again and had me reach out to the lead tech who answered and asked if I was the one that gave a one star review and hung up on me. Experience went from bad to terrible. Stay away from these people."

Giorgio L on February 2025

CARPET CLEANING 2 ROOMS $69.95, PROFESSIONAL TRUCK MOUNTED EQUIPMENT. Quality work at an affordable price

"My wife and I expected more from the "Professional Deep Clean" Needless to say, we could have done a better job ourselves. With my fingers, I was able to gather up a whole bunch of dirt and fuzz from our carpets edges. We were excited to have the carpet professionally cleaned before our move in but we were let down. Here is a picture of what I gathered with my finger... (gathered it up in a matter of 2 minutes.) Definitely not worth the price. Update: Lupita G was very courteous and reached out saying they could have someone go again and had me reach out to the lead tech who answered and asked if I was the one that gave a one star review and hung up on me. Experience went from bad to terrible. Stay away from these people."

Giorgio L on February 2025



A. Rivas Construction

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A. Rivas Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our business is focused on giving the customer a quality product at a reasonable cost. We give it our all to make sure all of our customers are happy and satified clients. Our motto is "QUALITY IS OUR WAY OF WORKING" and could not be more true. With A. Rivas Construction you are guaranteed that we will not be disrespectful or leave a mess at our jobs sites. WE ALWAYS LEAVE OUR SITE CLEAN! We can assure you everything will be picked up before the end of the day and we can assure you that we will give you the finished product you deserve!

Our business is focused on giving the customer a quality product at a reasonable cost. We give it our all to make sure all of our customers are happy and satified clients. Our motto is "QUALITY IS OUR WAY OF WORKING" and could not be more true. With A. Rivas Construction you are guaranteed that we will not be disrespectful or leave a mess at our jobs sites. WE ALWAYS LEAVE OUR SITE CLEAN! We can assure you everything will be picked up before the end of the day and we can assure you that we will give you the finished product you deserve!

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Water and Smoke Damage Repair questions, answered by experts

It can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks to clean smoke damage, depending mostly on the extent of the damage and the method your professional uses. Ozone smoke restoration is a popular option that takes just 24 to 48 hours, but you may need multiple treatments to remove odors. For major house fires, it might be a better option to replace smoke-damaged materials, which could take six to 12 months.

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.

Repairing a fire-damaged home could cost anywhere from $2,000 to $200,000 or more—it all depends on the extent of the damage and the quality of the materials you use. In most cases, your homeowner’s insurance company will cover the majority of the repairs. If you’re buying a home with fire damage, though, it’s best to get an estimate from a fire damage restoration company to estimate the repairs before closing.

Most insurance policies cover fire damage. Be sure to check the details of your policy to see how coverage is calculated—it can be either the full replacement cost of damaged materials and items or the actual cash value, which includes depreciation. When making a fire damage claim, be sure to get all the necessary documentation together to help expedite the process. 

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