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L.A.D.S. Western Division

5.00(
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•Approved Pro

L.A.D.S. Western Division

5.00(
19
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Hi there! We are Chris and Danielle Polanco, the owners of L.A.D.S. Western Division. We are a husband and wife duo with a great team who service the entire Western half of WI. We provide services along many scopes of restoration, including water mitigation, mold removal, fire mitigation, hoarding/biohazard clean up, and trauma/crime scene clean up. Along with our affiliates in the Eastern Division, we have over a decade of combined experience in the restoration/construction industry, including insurance adjusting. Our business is faith-based with a strong foundation in our morals; based on integrity, honesty, commitment and compassion. Each job, big or small, is important to us. L.A.D.S. stands for Life After Disaster Strikes. When the unexpected happens in your home or business, it can be a roller coaster of emotions for all involved. We want to be there for you to help take some of that extra weight off your shoulders. We go above and beyond to make sure you can go back to living a safe and healthy life, with the least amount of stress possible. We are here to be different and make a change in this industry. We have no added taxes and fees (emergency/after hours), and we don't use scare tactics or price gouge. We are fully trained with the IICRC & OSHA. You're not just a number to us...We care about YOU!

"They did a wonderful job, I definitely recommend ?"

Tom W on October 2025

Hi there! We are Chris and Danielle Polanco, the owners of L.A.D.S. Western Division. We are a husband and wife duo with a great team who service the entire Western half of WI. We provide services along many scopes of restoration, including water mitigation, mold removal, fire mitigation, hoarding/biohazard clean up, and trauma/crime scene clean up. Along with our affiliates in the Eastern Division, we have over a decade of combined experience in the restoration/construction industry, including insurance adjusting. Our business is faith-based with a strong foundation in our morals; based on integrity, honesty, commitment and compassion. Each job, big or small, is important to us. L.A.D.S. stands for Life After Disaster Strikes. When the unexpected happens in your home or business, it can be a roller coaster of emotions for all involved. We want to be there for you to help take some of that extra weight off your shoulders. We go above and beyond to make sure you can go back to living a safe and healthy life, with the least amount of stress possible. We are here to be different and make a change in this industry. We have no added taxes and fees (emergency/after hours), and we don't use scare tactics or price gouge. We are fully trained with the IICRC & OSHA. You're not just a number to us...We care about YOU!

"They did a wonderful job, I definitely recommend ?"

Tom W on October 2025

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Superior Cleaning and Restoration

4.78(
15
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•Approved Pro

Superior Cleaning and Restoration

4.78(
15
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Customer service and attention to detail are the hallmarks of our company. We deliver 100% customer satisfaction. Superior is the number one choice for all your cleaning & restoration needs. Call us today! Thank you!

"Great job"

Kathy A on November 2024

Customer service and attention to detail are the hallmarks of our company. We deliver 100% customer satisfaction. Superior is the number one choice for all your cleaning & restoration needs. Call us today! Thank you!

"Great job"

Kathy A on November 2024

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Tri State Basement Repair

4.58(
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Tri State Basement Repair

4.58(
40
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Tri State Basement Repair and Waterproofing, our goal is to offer superior products and service at affordable prices. Our Company is a family of it’s own , here to help you and your loved ones solve all of your basement problems and ease your worries. Locally owned and operated, Tri-State Basement Repair and Waterproofing was created with the soul intent to give downstairs living space back to homeowners. To make the basement a safe storage area. To give homeowners the luxury of a full night’s sleep, with the peace of mind that your foundation is strong, and that the morning light will not bring quality time with your wet vac and hours of drying your basement floor. This is the difference between your basement and a Tri State Basement Repair basement! Tri-State Basement Repair and Waterproofing is the best choice for all your basement, crawlspace, and foundation repair needs. Whether you need to replace a basement foundation, support the wall, or waterproof a crawlspace, you only need one number: Tri-State Basement Repair. Our superior abilities to “do it all” means you only have one company to call, one installation date, and one job to be completely satisfied with. Tri-State is your “one stop shop” for all basement improvement needs.

"First there were a couple of delays due to COVID, the weather, and a truck broke down. The window guys were over 2 hours late. While excavating near the house, the workers “accidentally” broke our water main. This of course was our fault and cost us an additional $3000! Read your contract. There is a small clause about accidents not being their fault. Subsequently, we had no water for two days and a large plumbing bill from a plumber they sent. This may not be over."

Valerie C on October 2020

At Tri State Basement Repair and Waterproofing, our goal is to offer superior products and service at affordable prices. Our Company is a family of it’s own , here to help you and your loved ones solve all of your basement problems and ease your worries. Locally owned and operated, Tri-State Basement Repair and Waterproofing was created with the soul intent to give downstairs living space back to homeowners. To make the basement a safe storage area. To give homeowners the luxury of a full night’s sleep, with the peace of mind that your foundation is strong, and that the morning light will not bring quality time with your wet vac and hours of drying your basement floor. This is the difference between your basement and a Tri State Basement Repair basement! Tri-State Basement Repair and Waterproofing is the best choice for all your basement, crawlspace, and foundation repair needs. Whether you need to replace a basement foundation, support the wall, or waterproof a crawlspace, you only need one number: Tri-State Basement Repair. Our superior abilities to “do it all” means you only have one company to call, one installation date, and one job to be completely satisfied with. Tri-State is your “one stop shop” for all basement improvement needs.

"First there were a couple of delays due to COVID, the weather, and a truck broke down. The window guys were over 2 hours late. While excavating near the house, the workers “accidentally” broke our water main. This of course was our fault and cost us an additional $3000! Read your contract. There is a small clause about accidents not being their fault. Subsequently, we had no water for two days and a large plumbing bill from a plumber they sent. This may not be over."

Valerie C on October 2020

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Carpet Pro Cleaning & Restoration, Inc.

4.88(
17
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Carpet Pro Cleaning & Restoration, Inc.

4.88(
17
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a Family Owned Business that provides Quality Cleaning & Restoration services throughout Central Wisconsin. Our promise is simple: We want you to be thrilled with our service. If you are not, we will cheerfully return & make it right. If you are still not satisfied, we will give you your money back. Period.

"Excellent! Darren (owner) was very responsive before & after, prompt, very knowledgeable & helpful, warranty with Scotchgard application and can of spot cleaner. Looks great. I will be using them again!!"

Deb R on November 2018

We are a Family Owned Business that provides Quality Cleaning & Restoration services throughout Central Wisconsin. Our promise is simple: We want you to be thrilled with our service. If you are not, we will cheerfully return & make it right. If you are still not satisfied, we will give you your money back. Period.

"Excellent! Darren (owner) was very responsive before & after, prompt, very knowledgeable & helpful, warranty with Scotchgard application and can of spot cleaner. Looks great. I will be using them again!!"

Deb R on November 2018

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Affordable Drainage Systems Inc

4.65(
17
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Affordable Drainage Systems Inc

4.65(
17
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Customers say: Terrific value
24 years of experience

NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ADDITIONAL SERVICE AREAS: ISANTI, MCLEOD, MILLE LACS, SHERBURNE & STEARNS COUNTIES.

NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ADDITIONAL SERVICE AREAS: ISANTI, MCLEOD, MILLE LACS, SHERBURNE & STEARNS COUNTIES.

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ARC Contracting of Wisconsin Inc

4.14(
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ARC Contracting of Wisconsin Inc

4.14(
51
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Customers say: Quality work
19 years of experience

At ARC Contracting, we want to redefine the experience you have with your sales person, your contractor, and the support you get along the way. ARC Contracting specializes in residential and commercial full-service exterior contracting, including roofing, gutters, soffit, facia, windows, siding, insulation, and solar.

"Typically I don’t write reviews. However, the process of our project was very poorly managed by ARC despite the reassurance that we would have a project manager. We never saw a project manager through the whole process. We had to manage through many issues and rework, from the wrong color siding being put on, to water coming in my kitchen from the roof not being wrapped correctly and nails sticking out of the roof. From the edging not being finished and siding that covered our cable to siding that was cut in corners for some reason to poor calking and beyond. We had to manage and call or email the issues at every step of the way because no one was here managing the project. The final straw was when they were here to finally fix the issues they were nailing siding into a wall and broke the tile in our bathroom. I asked for ½ of the $5K that I had paid to have my shower tiled since the tile was discontinued and it would be roughly $8K to have it redone today. I thought I was being fair, but this is what I got back: “Again, I apologize. It is not an excuse, but with the transition of some key employees things weren't managed correctly. I would be upset if I was in your position. I would have a hard time recommending ARC also. I did talk with management and we will discount $1,000 for the shower with the understanding there won't be a negative review left online. I don't expect a 5 star review online since you didn't' have a 5 star experience. Does that sound fair?” This is not a company that stands behind their work or their word. I would not recommend them as in a previous email I was told: “I am having a hard time to justify a $2,500 discount to my management for a few tiles that may have broken from siding installation.” They MAY have broken? I’m lying? They also asked me to put in an “accent” color where it broke, where there is no other accent tiles and would look horrible. Thank you, but I loved my shower and now it looks horrible and will need to redo the entire shower. But you can’t buy a good review from me as the $1K is not worth it to me (and yes I was told that they have insurance, so they should have it covered). I have attached pictures that show only a portion of the crappy work that we had to have them redo. Shame on you ARC, I went with you despite you being more expensive than another company because of what you promised. Stand behind your word and your work. Very unhappy customer. Wanitta Charnon"

Wanitta C on April 2025

At ARC Contracting, we want to redefine the experience you have with your sales person, your contractor, and the support you get along the way. ARC Contracting specializes in residential and commercial full-service exterior contracting, including roofing, gutters, soffit, facia, windows, siding, insulation, and solar.

"Typically I don’t write reviews. However, the process of our project was very poorly managed by ARC despite the reassurance that we would have a project manager. We never saw a project manager through the whole process. We had to manage through many issues and rework, from the wrong color siding being put on, to water coming in my kitchen from the roof not being wrapped correctly and nails sticking out of the roof. From the edging not being finished and siding that covered our cable to siding that was cut in corners for some reason to poor calking and beyond. We had to manage and call or email the issues at every step of the way because no one was here managing the project. The final straw was when they were here to finally fix the issues they were nailing siding into a wall and broke the tile in our bathroom. I asked for ½ of the $5K that I had paid to have my shower tiled since the tile was discontinued and it would be roughly $8K to have it redone today. I thought I was being fair, but this is what I got back: “Again, I apologize. It is not an excuse, but with the transition of some key employees things weren't managed correctly. I would be upset if I was in your position. I would have a hard time recommending ARC also. I did talk with management and we will discount $1,000 for the shower with the understanding there won't be a negative review left online. I don't expect a 5 star review online since you didn't' have a 5 star experience. Does that sound fair?” This is not a company that stands behind their work or their word. I would not recommend them as in a previous email I was told: “I am having a hard time to justify a $2,500 discount to my management for a few tiles that may have broken from siding installation.” They MAY have broken? I’m lying? They also asked me to put in an “accent” color where it broke, where there is no other accent tiles and would look horrible. Thank you, but I loved my shower and now it looks horrible and will need to redo the entire shower. But you can’t buy a good review from me as the $1K is not worth it to me (and yes I was told that they have insurance, so they should have it covered). I have attached pictures that show only a portion of the crappy work that we had to have them redo. Shame on you ARC, I went with you despite you being more expensive than another company because of what you promised. Stand behind your word and your work. Very unhappy customer. Wanitta Charnon"

Wanitta C on April 2025

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Steamatic

4.86(
7
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Steamatic

4.86(
7
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a locally owned business serving western and central Wisconsin for over 20 years. Whether we are cleaning carpets and air ducts or responding to an emergency situation, our employees care and attention to your family's needs at that moment is at the forefront of what we do.

We are a locally owned business serving western and central Wisconsin for over 20 years. Whether we are cleaning carpets and air ducts or responding to an emergency situation, our employees care and attention to your family's needs at that moment is at the forefront of what we do.

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K-tech Kleening Systems, Inc.

4.38(
13
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K-tech Kleening Systems, Inc.

4.38(
13
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Customers say: Super punctual
50 years of experience

Additional emails - [email protected]. Additional phones - (800) 215-8324, (715) 341-7170, (715) 369-7478, (715) 453-2900, (715) 358-5300, (920) 743-6256. Additional DBAs - K-tech Kleening Systems, Inc., K-tech Environmental Svc, Inc., K-tech Transportation, Inc. Family owned.

Additional emails - [email protected]. Additional phones - (800) 215-8324, (715) 341-7170, (715) 369-7478, (715) 453-2900, (715) 358-5300, (920) 743-6256. Additional DBAs - K-tech Kleening Systems, Inc., K-tech Environmental Svc, Inc., K-tech Transportation, Inc. Family owned.

Stanley Steemer

5.00(
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Stanley Steemer

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

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.

PuroClean Disaster First Response

4.00(
4
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PuroClean Disaster First Response

4.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience

Local Expert Water, Fire, Smoke and Mold Restoration in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Call for fast, local 24x7 response.

"Avoid these people!!!!!! They are the worst. They tell you lie after lie and take forever to do the work. My insurance company called them in even though it was not in my best interest. I regret the day I let them in my front door, and I regret the day I let Allstate insure my house."

Margaret M on November 2018

Local Expert Water, Fire, Smoke and Mold Restoration in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Call for fast, local 24x7 response.

"Avoid these people!!!!!! They are the worst. They tell you lie after lie and take forever to do the work. My insurance company called them in even though it was not in my best interest. I regret the day I let them in my front door, and I regret the day I let Allstate insure my house."

Margaret M on November 2018

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Water and Smoke Damage Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

In most cases, yes, a fire-damaged house can be repaired. The only exception would be if a house fire leads to major structural damage. In that case, it might be faster and more affordable to knock down the house and start from scratch. In most cases, though, repairs are possible with help from a professional.

Luckily, you can typically eliminate your microwave’s burnt smell within a few hours for most situations. Be sure to let it air out for two to three hours after cleaning to let the odor evacuate your home—if you close your home up too early, the odor will be trapped. For stronger, more stubborn burnt smells, it might take a full day or more to really notice a difference. 

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

It depends. For new ovens, it’s best to run a few empty cycles to prepare the oven for use and to keep any manufacturing byproducts from entering your food. But if your oven is smoking due to a few burnt pieces of old food, then it probably won’t hurt to eat it. If there’s a lot of smoke, then your food probably won’t taste good, even if it might not be harmful to consume.

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