Since 2002, Octagon Cleaning & Restoration has been the trusted choice for homeowners and businesses across Maine and New Hampshire. With our ACAC & IICRC Certifications and membership in the Better Business Bureau, we adhere to the highest standards in cleaning and restoration. Our experienced teams are on call 24/7, ready to protect and restore your property quickly and efficiently. We specialize in Water Damage Remediation, Mold Removal, Fire & Smoke Damage Remediation, Commercial Air Duct Cleaning, and Asbestos & Lead Removal. Octagon is here to help every step of the way. We provide thorough assessments, effective mitigation strategies, and seamless communication with your insurance providers. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in every job we do. From small home cleanups to large commercial restorations, we stand by our 5-Year Guarantee, giving you peace of mind that the job was done right. Octagon Cleaning & Restoration – Your trusted partner in keeping your property safe, clean, and healthy. Contact us today for a free estimate and experience the Octagon difference. Your peace of mind is our priority.
"I’d like to warn you all about Octagon Construction and the horrible experience we have had with them. Before Thanksgiving, the machine overflowed. For hours. Filled my basement. Serv Pro came and tested everything and determined our floors needed to come out in the basement, kitchen, hall, bathroom and laundry room. Octagon Construction told us we were next on the list. We moved into a hotel. They told us it would be done in a week . They came for a few days and then no one showed up. For days. Mike reached out to them & they said they went to do some other job. Then they told us it would be another week. And then another week. And then another week. When we finally came home after a month + my house was completely filthy. Every nook, every cranny, under several inches of dust, including upstairs, in my bedroom, in my drawers. Everywhere. I took time off from work and started cleaning. Every single thing I own. My previously freshly painted walls now had stuff smeared on them that wouldn’t come off. The dust isn’t regular dust but more like some dust and goo combo that isn’t easy to clean off. Mike had to repaint the walls. But worse, our floor looked like s***. There were tiles popping up everywhere. There were huge gaps around the edge & the trim. The insurance guy came. A tile expert came. And then Octagon informed us we would have to move back to the hotel. I lost it because I’d just spent several days cleaning from the time I got up until the time I went to bed. They promised that this time they would clean. They said they would be done Sunday. When I finally got home Tuesday my couch was IN PIECES in the middle of the living room and s*** was in piles. And the dust was back on everything again and in every nook and cranny. My basement is covered in the dust and wood shavings. My refrigerator is dented. My brand new stool has a hole on it. My weights are covered in thinsulate. There are dings in the walls, paint on the floor, scratches on my fridge and walls. A plant is just entirely missing. I sent pictures to Alex, the schmuck who’s the contact at Octagon. This morning , after promising they would clean everything when he told us we had to move back out, I sent pictures when I got home, I get this message “We have met and exceeded our contractual obligations for our agreed upon scope of work. You will be receiving our invoice for the balance due. “"
Gen J on March 2025
Since 2002, Octagon Cleaning & Restoration has been the trusted choice for homeowners and businesses across Maine and New Hampshire. With our ACAC & IICRC Certifications and membership in the Better Business Bureau, we adhere to the highest standards in cleaning and restoration. Our experienced teams are on call 24/7, ready to protect and restore your property quickly and efficiently. We specialize in Water Damage Remediation, Mold Removal, Fire & Smoke Damage Remediation, Commercial Air Duct Cleaning, and Asbestos & Lead Removal. Octagon is here to help every step of the way. We provide thorough assessments, effective mitigation strategies, and seamless communication with your insurance providers. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in every job we do. From small home cleanups to large commercial restorations, we stand by our 5-Year Guarantee, giving you peace of mind that the job was done right. Octagon Cleaning & Restoration – Your trusted partner in keeping your property safe, clean, and healthy. Contact us today for a free estimate and experience the Octagon difference. Your peace of mind is our priority.
"I’d like to warn you all about Octagon Construction and the horrible experience we have had with them. Before Thanksgiving, the machine overflowed. For hours. Filled my basement. Serv Pro came and tested everything and determined our floors needed to come out in the basement, kitchen, hall, bathroom and laundry room. Octagon Construction told us we were next on the list. We moved into a hotel. They told us it would be done in a week . They came for a few days and then no one showed up. For days. Mike reached out to them & they said they went to do some other job. Then they told us it would be another week. And then another week. And then another week. When we finally came home after a month + my house was completely filthy. Every nook, every cranny, under several inches of dust, including upstairs, in my bedroom, in my drawers. Everywhere. I took time off from work and started cleaning. Every single thing I own. My previously freshly painted walls now had stuff smeared on them that wouldn’t come off. The dust isn’t regular dust but more like some dust and goo combo that isn’t easy to clean off. Mike had to repaint the walls. But worse, our floor looked like s***. There were tiles popping up everywhere. There were huge gaps around the edge & the trim. The insurance guy came. A tile expert came. And then Octagon informed us we would have to move back to the hotel. I lost it because I’d just spent several days cleaning from the time I got up until the time I went to bed. They promised that this time they would clean. They said they would be done Sunday. When I finally got home Tuesday my couch was IN PIECES in the middle of the living room and s*** was in piles. And the dust was back on everything again and in every nook and cranny. My basement is covered in the dust and wood shavings. My refrigerator is dented. My brand new stool has a hole on it. My weights are covered in thinsulate. There are dings in the walls, paint on the floor, scratches on my fridge and walls. A plant is just entirely missing. I sent pictures to Alex, the schmuck who’s the contact at Octagon. This morning , after promising they would clean everything when he told us we had to move back out, I sent pictures when I got home, I get this message “We have met and exceeded our contractual obligations for our agreed upon scope of work. You will be receiving our invoice for the balance due. “"
Gen J on March 2025
We provide comprehensive indoor air assessments, treatments, and analysis services that don't just cover over the problem but resolve the problem at the source. We get the job done right. Our knowledge and expertise in the use of planet-friendly treatments, rather than harsh chemicals, is based on scientific research and years of experience. We are proud to have successfully eradicated mold and mildew in thousands of homes, office buildings, healthcare facilities, and other structures across America. Our customers appreciate our use of products that are protective of people, pets, and the environment. With Green Home Solutions as your air quality company, you can breathe cleaner, fresher air.
"Chris is a wealth of information about the air quality in my home. He is timely, friendly, professional, and efficient. His availability to answer questions as air and water quality results came in was extraordinary. The measures Chris recommended for me have made a noticeable difference in my home air quality. I highly recommend Green Home Solutions!"
Martha M B on April 2023
We provide comprehensive indoor air assessments, treatments, and analysis services that don't just cover over the problem but resolve the problem at the source. We get the job done right. Our knowledge and expertise in the use of planet-friendly treatments, rather than harsh chemicals, is based on scientific research and years of experience. We are proud to have successfully eradicated mold and mildew in thousands of homes, office buildings, healthcare facilities, and other structures across America. Our customers appreciate our use of products that are protective of people, pets, and the environment. With Green Home Solutions as your air quality company, you can breathe cleaner, fresher air.
"Chris is a wealth of information about the air quality in my home. He is timely, friendly, professional, and efficient. His availability to answer questions as air and water quality results came in was extraordinary. The measures Chris recommended for me have made a noticeable difference in my home air quality. I highly recommend Green Home Solutions!"
Martha M B on April 2023
At Mold Test Company North East, we take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"When I called the mold company for my lab results. They gave me a person named Ricardo Echeverria, Senior Mold Analyst to call for the results. He verbally told me that the cause was something like a remodel, construction going on. There was a red flag for a VOC called Methylene Chloride--Banned outdated paint. I sent Ricardo and email asking if I can have a report of what he said in writing. I only received a contaminants list. I said, I am not a scientist and do not understand the lab results.I never received a response back from him. I called Jeremiah Bancroft a few times and asked for a written explanation of the causes. He could not supply me with a written explanation because it was a legal issue. I asked for his help. I need your help. Jeremiah said, go to your primary care for a doctors note. That was the last time I spoke to him on September 19, 2024"
Stephanie B on October 2024
At Mold Test Company North East, we take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"When I called the mold company for my lab results. They gave me a person named Ricardo Echeverria, Senior Mold Analyst to call for the results. He verbally told me that the cause was something like a remodel, construction going on. There was a red flag for a VOC called Methylene Chloride--Banned outdated paint. I sent Ricardo and email asking if I can have a report of what he said in writing. I only received a contaminants list. I said, I am not a scientist and do not understand the lab results.I never received a response back from him. I called Jeremiah Bancroft a few times and asked for a written explanation of the causes. He could not supply me with a written explanation because it was a legal issue. I asked for his help. I need your help. Jeremiah said, go to your primary care for a doctors note. That was the last time I spoke to him on September 19, 2024"
Stephanie B on October 2024
Brad McCrum is PuroClean of Portland’s president and owner. He oversees the day to day operations of the company and will meet with you first to make sure you understand and are comfortable with each step of the process. Brad will also personally interact with claims adjusters from the insurance company to make sure things go as smoothly for you as possible. And from beginning to end, Brad will supervise our trusted service technicians every step of the way.
Brad McCrum is PuroClean of Portland’s president and owner. He oversees the day to day operations of the company and will meet with you first to make sure you understand and are comfortable with each step of the process. Brad will also personally interact with claims adjusters from the insurance company to make sure things go as smoothly for you as possible. And from beginning to end, Brad will supervise our trusted service technicians every step of the way.
General Contracting Company
General Contracting Company
Absolute Resource Associates (ARA) offers testing and consulting for suspected environmental contaminants in soil, water, & air such as Mold, Lead, Asbestos, PFAS, Bacteria, Arsenic, Pesticides, 1,4 Dioxane, VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, Heavy Metals, Hazardous Materials, etc. ARA has an on site certified environmental testing laboratory and a full service Indoor Air Quality division.
"Jason from ABSOLUTE RESOURCE ASSOC. EXTREMELY COMPETENT KNOWLEDGEABLE COMPASSIONATE PROFESSIONAL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. WARNING HOME OWNERS INSURANCES DO NOT COVER MOLD DAMAGE.We had furnace fire&discovered MOLD.We bought home 2015,ALL became ill,immune system attacked, my DARTMOUTH allergist told me LEAVE NH, thought environment. However our rescue ANIMALS who loved dark quiet walk out basement ALLERGIES ASTHMA infections ill&died.My husband who NEVER had allergies or asthma till his 60s&his room near basement door instant trigger.We had 2 central ionizers,aurexchanger in basement &12 HEPA filter/UV air cleaners in only 2000sqft.I developed brain mentation changes which was hard BC we are physicians scientists and our intelligence is important. JASON tolerated our NUMEROUS EMAILS and calls. AFTER CLEANWAY SERVICES A+followed orders,UNFORTUNATELY we lost hundreds of thousands of DOLLARS home items still boxed from MI 38yrs of photos portraits etc had2 be discarded. Now month after 3months of mold cleaning my husband said WOW you're memory is sharper than ever,using vocabulary, learning new things like when I was 20s.i strongly believe 5kinds of MOLD did cause my RECURRENT pneumonias(NEVER had in 55yrs till NH)&other mentation inflammation energy . Even our rescue ANIMALS doing BETTER. I do want THANK LIBERTY MUTUAL, Gary Emmerson4 finding ABSOLUTE RESOURCES AND CLEANWAY SERVICES. Although it was DANGEROUS oil FURNACE FIRE that caused SOOT and carbon monoxide poisoning, that then found MOLD crisis COMPLETE DESTRUCTION of memories,collectibles,photos,books etc,LIBERTY MUTUAL did do EXCELLENT job on our situation since MOLD not covered benefit.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CLEANWAY SERVICES especially Ben&family and ABSOLUTE RESOURCES, JASON &LIBERTY MUTUAL mr.emmerson.My rescue cats SAVED our lives."
Toula G on April 2018
Absolute Resource Associates (ARA) offers testing and consulting for suspected environmental contaminants in soil, water, & air such as Mold, Lead, Asbestos, PFAS, Bacteria, Arsenic, Pesticides, 1,4 Dioxane, VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, Heavy Metals, Hazardous Materials, etc. ARA has an on site certified environmental testing laboratory and a full service Indoor Air Quality division.
"Jason from ABSOLUTE RESOURCE ASSOC. EXTREMELY COMPETENT KNOWLEDGEABLE COMPASSIONATE PROFESSIONAL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. WARNING HOME OWNERS INSURANCES DO NOT COVER MOLD DAMAGE.We had furnace fire&discovered MOLD.We bought home 2015,ALL became ill,immune system attacked, my DARTMOUTH allergist told me LEAVE NH, thought environment. However our rescue ANIMALS who loved dark quiet walk out basement ALLERGIES ASTHMA infections ill&died.My husband who NEVER had allergies or asthma till his 60s&his room near basement door instant trigger.We had 2 central ionizers,aurexchanger in basement &12 HEPA filter/UV air cleaners in only 2000sqft.I developed brain mentation changes which was hard BC we are physicians scientists and our intelligence is important. JASON tolerated our NUMEROUS EMAILS and calls. AFTER CLEANWAY SERVICES A+followed orders,UNFORTUNATELY we lost hundreds of thousands of DOLLARS home items still boxed from MI 38yrs of photos portraits etc had2 be discarded. Now month after 3months of mold cleaning my husband said WOW you're memory is sharper than ever,using vocabulary, learning new things like when I was 20s.i strongly believe 5kinds of MOLD did cause my RECURRENT pneumonias(NEVER had in 55yrs till NH)&other mentation inflammation energy . Even our rescue ANIMALS doing BETTER. I do want THANK LIBERTY MUTUAL, Gary Emmerson4 finding ABSOLUTE RESOURCES AND CLEANWAY SERVICES. Although it was DANGEROUS oil FURNACE FIRE that caused SOOT and carbon monoxide poisoning, that then found MOLD crisis COMPLETE DESTRUCTION of memories,collectibles,photos,books etc,LIBERTY MUTUAL did do EXCELLENT job on our situation since MOLD not covered benefit.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CLEANWAY SERVICES especially Ben&family and ABSOLUTE RESOURCES, JASON &LIBERTY MUTUAL mr.emmerson.My rescue cats SAVED our lives."
Toula G on April 2018
WE CLEAN DISINFECT DECONTAMINATE AND RESTORE YOUR PROPERTY TO IT'S ORIGINAL CONDITION AFTER A TRAGEDY INVOLVING BIO-HAZARDOUS CONTAMINATION. WE REMOVE ODORS FROM UNDISCOVERED DEATHS, PETS, SMOKE, MILDEW. Methamphitimine Remediation, and testing
WE CLEAN DISINFECT DECONTAMINATE AND RESTORE YOUR PROPERTY TO IT'S ORIGINAL CONDITION AFTER A TRAGEDY INVOLVING BIO-HAZARDOUS CONTAMINATION. WE REMOVE ODORS FROM UNDISCOVERED DEATHS, PETS, SMOKE, MILDEW. Methamphitimine Remediation, and testing
1 Laborer 1 Loader Backhoe with Operator for $90/hr Free Equipment Delivery Both Ways!
1 Laborer 1 Loader Backhoe with Operator for $90/hr Free Equipment Delivery Both Ways!
I am an established General Contractor and Builder with in house design capabilities. I have been building homes and remodeling homes in the Portland Area for over 25 years . As a General Contractor, I do project managment and oversee the work of a variety of Subcontractors that I have worked with for many years and have established relationships with. We do all the carpentry ourselves and are onsite everyday to make sure the job goes as expected.
I am an established General Contractor and Builder with in house design capabilities. I have been building homes and remodeling homes in the Portland Area for over 25 years . As a General Contractor, I do project managment and oversee the work of a variety of Subcontractors that I have worked with for many years and have established relationships with. We do all the carpentry ourselves and are onsite everyday to make sure the job goes as expected.
SERVPRO has a Service Response Guidelines of 1, 4 & 8. Within 1 hour from notice of loss, regardless of the time of day, a SERVPRO professional will contact you to arrange for service. Within 4 hours of loss we will be on-site to start mitigation services AND within 8 hours a verbal briefing. Now that's what you call GREAT SERVICE!!
SERVPRO has a Service Response Guidelines of 1, 4 & 8. Within 1 hour from notice of loss, regardless of the time of day, a SERVPRO professional will contact you to arrange for service. Within 4 hours of loss we will be on-site to start mitigation services AND within 8 hours a verbal briefing. Now that's what you call GREAT SERVICE!!
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.