Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration, Inc., was founded in 1977 in Wheeling, WV, by Robert Contraguerro Sr. Through the years, Panhandle has grown in size, scope, and resources. Today, Panhandle is the largest disaster response company in West Virginia with 150 employees, a fleet of 125 vehicles, and locations in Wheeling & Morgantown, WV, and Pittsburgh, PA. Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration employees are standing by 24/7 to respond to multiple losses at any size property.
Joining Bob Sr., at Panhandle each day is his wife, Jody, and sons, Bob Jr., Tom and Josh. Bob Sr., has followed a simple philosophy to “remain faithful to our core values of fairness, honesty and quality of work on every job.”
Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration services have also expanded over the past four decades, offering disaster mitigation and reconstruction services in addition to residential and commercial cleaning, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning, mold remediation, personal property cleaning, moving and storage.
Panhandle’s cleaning services include basics like carpet cleaning and janitorial service, as well as specialized services like ultrasonic cleaning, new construction clean-up and dry ice blasting.
A 65,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is stocked with emergency drying equipment, disaster response vehicles, trailers and emergency generators ready to move at a moment’s notice. So when flood waters rise, pipes burst, or sewage backs up, Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration is ready to respond.
Recovering from a fire can be an overwhelming ordeal, but Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration’s certified disaster professionals are ready for the call. Emergency teams quickly secure structures, stabilize the environment and jump start the recovery process. Fire emergencies present complex challenges given the combined effects of smoke, fire and water on contents and the structure. Panhandle’s fire experts are the total solution for eliminating smoke odor, decontaminating clothing and furniture, and restoring the buildings inside and out.
Soon after an untreated water emergency or fire, mold growth is sure to follow. Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration is certified to handle any mold situation. Mold doesn’t just look and smell bad. It is able to spread effortlessly through the air. Mold poses a real health risk and liability, requiring special measures to protect the health and safety of people living and working nearby, as well as those who perform the restoration. Panhandle restores mold damaged property and contents using such approved measures as personal protective equipment, HEPA air filtration, and containment areas to prevent the spread of mold spores and assure a complete restoration.
Panhandle’s facilities and equipment give it the capability to handle large losses as well. Large loss clients can expect the same quality of emergency response with specialized equipment that can dry and restore property on a larger scale.
Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration is a member of Disaster Kleenup International (DKI). DKI is the largest disaster restoration contracting organization in North America, connecting more than 400 independent member companies that share knowledge and resources to respond to property damage of all types and sizes. Through DKI, Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration has responded to national catastrophes such as Hurricane Sandy in 2012.