When you have mold, making the correct decisions right away is critical. Whether it?s mold in your home, school, place of work or apartment there are many factors to consider. Will you be seeking property damages? Is anyone sick from mold exposure? Do you just want to test to be sure your environment is safe? Do you need Post Mold Remediation Testing to ensure a good job was done? These and other factors are questions which need to be answered before any environmental testing starts. It?s important to know what your goals are and why your testing. Different goals require different environmental tests, i.e. medical damages & property damages require different environmental tests to prove your case in court. Tests that a common or inexperienced mold inspector would not typically use or know to use.
When you have mold, making the correct decisions right away is critical. Whether it?s mold in your home, school, place of work or apartment there are many factors to consider. Will you be seeking property damages? Is anyone sick from mold exposure? Do you just want to test to be sure your environment is safe? Do you need Post Mold Remediation Testing to ensure a good job was done? These and other factors are questions which need to be answered before any environmental testing starts. It?s important to know what your goals are and why your testing. Different goals require different environmental tests, i.e. medical damages & property damages require different environmental tests to prove your case in court. Tests that a common or inexperienced mold inspector would not typically use or know to use.
"The body was found during a police wellness check. CSI was called by the local police department to transport the body. Once that was done, the floorboards of the room where the deceased was located needed to be removed and a bio-hazard barrier applied to the room. All of the clothing, bedding, towels, mattresses, cloth-covered furniture, window treatments, etc. had to be removed from the entire house. Walls and remaining furniture had to be sanitized. Floorboards were replaced and new carpeting installed. The only reason I didn't give them an A on Punctuality is because the work took longer than I expected. Warning to make sure everything you want to keep is on their written list. I "lost" things I thought were on the list, but with the chaos of the death, etc. they never got onto the list."
Mindy T on August 2019
"The body was found during a police wellness check. CSI was called by the local police department to transport the body. Once that was done, the floorboards of the room where the deceased was located needed to be removed and a bio-hazard barrier applied to the room. All of the clothing, bedding, towels, mattresses, cloth-covered furniture, window treatments, etc. had to be removed from the entire house. Walls and remaining furniture had to be sanitized. Floorboards were replaced and new carpeting installed. The only reason I didn't give them an A on Punctuality is because the work took longer than I expected. Warning to make sure everything you want to keep is on their written list. I "lost" things I thought were on the list, but with the chaos of the death, etc. they never got onto the list."
Mindy T on August 2019
There are 3 owners and they are our 3 only employees. If we get jobs to big for us to handle we have more people on stand by. We accept cash or cashier checks.
There are 3 owners and they are our 3 only employees. If we get jobs to big for us to handle we have more people on stand by. We accept cash or cashier checks.
Viper Solutions is a well established, family-owned and operated cleaning service provider for companies located in the Chicago area. We have gained an excellent reputation for our professionalism and first-rate service.
Viper Solutions is a well established, family-owned and operated cleaning service provider for companies located in the Chicago area. We have gained an excellent reputation for our professionalism and first-rate service.
General contracting company that specializes in fire & water restoration
"It took much longer than expected. The final product was nice however I had to make them redo large section of tile that were installed wrong. The owner asked me to pay the final payment before the job was finished,I did reluctantly. I was left with leaky plumbing and electrical issues ,they never came back or responded to my calls. I had to hire people to come and fix these issues. The employees were very rude , if I asked them questions about why things weren’t level or not cleaned properly they would yell at me , As a result many things were left unsatisfactory. A word to the wise , don’t pay your final payment until you are satisfied."
Greg W on August 2020
General contracting company that specializes in fire & water restoration
"It took much longer than expected. The final product was nice however I had to make them redo large section of tile that were installed wrong. The owner asked me to pay the final payment before the job was finished,I did reluctantly. I was left with leaky plumbing and electrical issues ,they never came back or responded to my calls. I had to hire people to come and fix these issues. The employees were very rude , if I asked them questions about why things weren’t level or not cleaned properly they would yell at me , As a result many things were left unsatisfactory. A word to the wise , don’t pay your final payment until you are satisfied."
Greg W on August 2020
Absolutely Dry serves residential and commercial property owners who have experienced a disaster by providing the necessary emergency service damage control and follow-up repairs. We offer a wide range of services including, but not limited to the following:
"NEVER hire this company!!! I rated them F, because there is not lower rating to choose from. I had a fire in a barn with a huge amount of property in it. I hired Absolutely Dry to take care of the clean-up and provide 2 inventories (for my insurance company) of the items that were: 1. Salvageable – Items they took to their shop to be cleaned & later returned. 2. Non-Salvageable – Items that they deemed not salvageable. These were items the insurance company was to pay the “replacement value” of; regardless of whether to not I kept them. They were supposed to provide the above lists and pictures of every item they touched. The list of Non-Salvageable items was over 1,300 items long. The list of Salvageable items was over 300 items long. Thus, there were over 1,600 items they touched, according to their inventories. They gave me copies of about 1,300 pictures, which is about 300 short of the total Items. They provided no cross reference of the photos to the items on the list. Making the photos totally useless, because there was no way to determine what photos related to what items. Also, there were multiple photos of some items; therefore, there is no way they even provided photos of all the 1,600 items, even if I tried to cross reference them. I later noticed that they missed a leather couch, refrigerator, 4 mattresses/box springs, and other less significant items from the list. If they missed such obvious items, there is no way I can rely on their list being complete. When I objected, they sent me a hand-written list and expected me to figure out what else was missed and refused to help beyond that, in any way. When they 1st started, it was extremely cold; so, they brought in a large diesel heater to heat up the barn and start getting things dried. However, they never even turned it on. When they brought in the heater, they backed it into the yard in the snow (without bothering to check what was under the snow) and broke a stained-glass stepping-stone that I was promised I would be reimbursed for. They now refuse to pay for it. There was a Sycle in the barn that was over 100 years old, with all the parts. I payed between $60 & $100 for it. One night after they were gone for the day, I placed the Sycle on their table for processing. A month later, I found it outside, under a tarp, in the mud, with the handle broken and one of the attachments missing. The handle was the most valuable part of it. They refuse to pay for it also. To be honest, they never promised to pay for it, but I think it is fair that they do, because of their completely negligent treatment of this item. I tried to get this resolve with the help of the BBB, but they responded with lies. Thus, I got nowhere."
Jeff T on February 2020
Absolutely Dry serves residential and commercial property owners who have experienced a disaster by providing the necessary emergency service damage control and follow-up repairs. We offer a wide range of services including, but not limited to the following:
"NEVER hire this company!!! I rated them F, because there is not lower rating to choose from. I had a fire in a barn with a huge amount of property in it. I hired Absolutely Dry to take care of the clean-up and provide 2 inventories (for my insurance company) of the items that were: 1. Salvageable – Items they took to their shop to be cleaned & later returned. 2. Non-Salvageable – Items that they deemed not salvageable. These were items the insurance company was to pay the “replacement value” of; regardless of whether to not I kept them. They were supposed to provide the above lists and pictures of every item they touched. The list of Non-Salvageable items was over 1,300 items long. The list of Salvageable items was over 300 items long. Thus, there were over 1,600 items they touched, according to their inventories. They gave me copies of about 1,300 pictures, which is about 300 short of the total Items. They provided no cross reference of the photos to the items on the list. Making the photos totally useless, because there was no way to determine what photos related to what items. Also, there were multiple photos of some items; therefore, there is no way they even provided photos of all the 1,600 items, even if I tried to cross reference them. I later noticed that they missed a leather couch, refrigerator, 4 mattresses/box springs, and other less significant items from the list. If they missed such obvious items, there is no way I can rely on their list being complete. When I objected, they sent me a hand-written list and expected me to figure out what else was missed and refused to help beyond that, in any way. When they 1st started, it was extremely cold; so, they brought in a large diesel heater to heat up the barn and start getting things dried. However, they never even turned it on. When they brought in the heater, they backed it into the yard in the snow (without bothering to check what was under the snow) and broke a stained-glass stepping-stone that I was promised I would be reimbursed for. They now refuse to pay for it. There was a Sycle in the barn that was over 100 years old, with all the parts. I payed between $60 & $100 for it. One night after they were gone for the day, I placed the Sycle on their table for processing. A month later, I found it outside, under a tarp, in the mud, with the handle broken and one of the attachments missing. The handle was the most valuable part of it. They refuse to pay for it also. To be honest, they never promised to pay for it, but I think it is fair that they do, because of their completely negligent treatment of this item. I tried to get this resolve with the help of the BBB, but they responded with lies. Thus, I got nowhere."
Jeff T on February 2020
PuroClean, a leader in property emergency services, helps families and businesses overcome the devastating setbacks caused by water, fire, mold and other conditions resulting in property damage. Each of our independently owned franchises pledge to do whatever it takes to respond, restore and rescue properties in all of the communities we serve.
PuroClean, a leader in property emergency services, helps families and businesses overcome the devastating setbacks caused by water, fire, mold and other conditions resulting in property damage. Each of our independently owned franchises pledge to do whatever it takes to respond, restore and rescue properties in all of the communities we serve.
Indecon Cleaning 911 provides 24 hr 7 days a week, . professional water damage and mold remediation. With trained personal. We provide immediate service to Indiana, Illinois, for water damage, mold remediation and bio hazard services.We are currently providing Disaster relief for flood and storm victims in the gulf coast areas. We were recently accepted as prefered remedation contractor for Travelers Insurance and are in the Vendor data base for Allstate Insurance, allowing us to expedite claims in a timely manner. Indecon Cleaning 911 currently services Indiana and Illinois However if a disaster strikes you can count on us to be there to help you in your time of need. We provide nationwide preventive board-up services for hurricanes and post cleanup after a disaster strikes. Our company is a 24/7 disaster relief company with drying equipment to meet all residential, commercial needs. We use inferred technology to locate the source and determine the damage of the loss, to eliminate hidden fees for unforeseen conditions keeping the cost down for the homeowner as well as the insurance companies. Indecon Cleaning 911 takes pride in specializing in bio hazard services, which include Crime scene and trauma cleanup. We clean up what you shouldn't have to in a discrete confidential manner while following all the federal regulations and standards. We work with insurance companies to ensure low or no out of pocket costs. Ask about our special Angie's List discount!
Indecon Cleaning 911 provides 24 hr 7 days a week, . professional water damage and mold remediation. With trained personal. We provide immediate service to Indiana, Illinois, for water damage, mold remediation and bio hazard services.We are currently providing Disaster relief for flood and storm victims in the gulf coast areas. We were recently accepted as prefered remedation contractor for Travelers Insurance and are in the Vendor data base for Allstate Insurance, allowing us to expedite claims in a timely manner. Indecon Cleaning 911 currently services Indiana and Illinois However if a disaster strikes you can count on us to be there to help you in your time of need. We provide nationwide preventive board-up services for hurricanes and post cleanup after a disaster strikes. Our company is a 24/7 disaster relief company with drying equipment to meet all residential, commercial needs. We use inferred technology to locate the source and determine the damage of the loss, to eliminate hidden fees for unforeseen conditions keeping the cost down for the homeowner as well as the insurance companies. Indecon Cleaning 911 takes pride in specializing in bio hazard services, which include Crime scene and trauma cleanup. We clean up what you shouldn't have to in a discrete confidential manner while following all the federal regulations and standards. We work with insurance companies to ensure low or no out of pocket costs. Ask about our special Angie's List discount!
Code Red Safety is your one source for all of your safety needs: Code Red Safety offers temporary safety supervisors, confined space rescue services, safety equipment rental including supplied air, gas monitors and fall protection. We also offer safety training including OSHA 10 & 30 hour classes, 1st Aid/CPR, Hazwoper, SafeLand and many other courses. Code Red Safety offers safety consulting and safety supplies. The office is open 7am - 5pm each day, but the company is available 24/7 at out main number 219-989-4600.
Code Red Safety is your one source for all of your safety needs: Code Red Safety offers temporary safety supervisors, confined space rescue services, safety equipment rental including supplied air, gas monitors and fall protection. We also offer safety training including OSHA 10 & 30 hour classes, 1st Aid/CPR, Hazwoper, SafeLand and many other courses. Code Red Safety offers safety consulting and safety supplies. The office is open 7am - 5pm each day, but the company is available 24/7 at out main number 219-989-4600.
There are several instances where household biohazard cleanup would be needed. All in all, anytime an event can potentially expose people to chemicals, pathogens, or viruses, a biohazard cleanup company must be called. These events can include:
Sewage backup
Unattended death or crime scene after death
Virus decontamination
Medical waste disposal
Animal waste disposal
Odor control
Hazardous chemical removal
The cost of biohazard cleanup averages between $3,000 and $5,000 for most homeowners. Some services, like sanitizing high-traffic areas or sanitizing surfaces from a virus, cost closer to $1,500. However, other circumstances, like the extensive cleanup after a major sewer backup, could cost as much as $25,000.
While a biohazard cleanup sounds like a scary process, knowing what to expect can help ease your concerns and set you up for success. It’s good to note that more than one professional might be needed depending on your situation, but that will be determined during the assessment. What you can expect during a home biohazard cleanup is the following:
Assessment: The first step in this process is for a biohazard cleanup professional to assess the damage. They create a report that includes the biohazard safety level, the needed damage cleanup, and the time it should take to complete the project.
Setup: The cleanup professional prepares the site to prevent cross-contamination and reduce toxicity risk. This process can include tarping and creating decontamination zones.
Removal of surface contamination: Any contaminated materials are removed from the area, starting with large materials followed by small ones. The professional can assess any floor-related damage once everything is removed from the site.
Salvaging items: The biohazard cleanup professionals assess which items can be saved and which are contaminated beyond the point of saving. Those deemed unsafe will be disposed of immediately.
Waste disposal: The next step is carefully disposing of the hazardous waste. Your professional will place the contaminated items in specific containers to keep the contamination from spreading.
Disinfection: The house will be disinfected and odor-neutralized. Even more minor details, like light switches and bulbs, will be disinfected so that they do not recontaminate the area in the future.
Restoration: Once the decontamination is complete, the last step is to restore the home. This includes repairing the damage to flooring, walls, or even the home's foundation.
Most homeowner’s insurance policies can help cover the cost of biohazard cleanings for specific events. Biohazard events like unattended death, infectious disease, and medical emergency are generally covered, as are flooring and drywall repairs. It’s best to check with your insurance company to see what is specifically covered.
One of the best ways to prepare for a home biohazard cleanup is not to touch anything. Do not remove belongings, even if they are of value or importance, from the area as they are likely contaminated. It’s essential not to use any cleaning products of your own, as the cleaning company will be using chemicals that could interact with your products.
One thing you can do to prepare is take pictures of your space and belongings that need to be cleaned, especially if you plan on filing a claim with your insurance company. In addition, take time to make a list of items that are valuable, sentimental, or otherwise important. The cleanup company must evaluate these belongings to make sure they are safe.