Previously A+ Cleaning & Restoration, Defender Water & Mold Restoration is owned by Kevin Ricke and Tra Griffin. Defender is the #1 Authority in water/mold remediation services, has completed over 8,500 projects/inspections, and is a veteran owned and operated company. Kevin Ricke is a Vietnam Vet (Navy) and has been in the restoration industry for over 45 years. He's owned/operated all types of home service businesses ranging from carpet cleaning to plumbing services. To say Kevin is an expert is an understatement; there's nobody in the state of Alabama that has his knowledge when it comes to water/mold restoration. Tra Griffin served in the Marine Corps Infantry with two combat deployments to Iraq. In the civilian world, Tra spent time running operations for an INC 5000 franchise as well as overseeing operations, maintenance and renovations for a nation-wide SFR Property Management Company.
"This business was prompt, efficient and knew just what to do and how to do it. Will definitely call Cheaha Home Solutions again!"
Jean T on March 2025
Previously A+ Cleaning & Restoration, Defender Water & Mold Restoration is owned by Kevin Ricke and Tra Griffin. Defender is the #1 Authority in water/mold remediation services, has completed over 8,500 projects/inspections, and is a veteran owned and operated company. Kevin Ricke is a Vietnam Vet (Navy) and has been in the restoration industry for over 45 years. He's owned/operated all types of home service businesses ranging from carpet cleaning to plumbing services. To say Kevin is an expert is an understatement; there's nobody in the state of Alabama that has his knowledge when it comes to water/mold restoration. Tra Griffin served in the Marine Corps Infantry with two combat deployments to Iraq. In the civilian world, Tra spent time running operations for an INC 5000 franchise as well as overseeing operations, maintenance and renovations for a nation-wide SFR Property Management Company.
"This business was prompt, efficient and knew just what to do and how to do it. Will definitely call Cheaha Home Solutions again!"
Jean T on March 2025
We accept credit cards, cash, and checks. We offer free inspections and vent upgrade with complete re-roofs.
We accept credit cards, cash, and checks. We offer free inspections and vent upgrade with complete re-roofs.
Guardian Duct cleaning offers a full line of Air Duct cleaning services. We clean air duct vents, coils, clean and sanitize air ducts. We also inspect air ducts for harmful mold and other allergens. We also offer mold remediation and Dryer Vent Cleaning
Guardian Duct cleaning offers a full line of Air Duct cleaning services. We clean air duct vents, coils, clean and sanitize air ducts. We also inspect air ducts for harmful mold and other allergens. We also offer mold remediation and Dryer Vent Cleaning
We offer free estimates and work closely with all insurance providers to restore your property to pre-loss condition. As a licensed general contractor we are capable of providing the emergency services and mitigation work as well as the necessary repair work so that you have one point of contact for the entire project.
We offer free estimates and work closely with all insurance providers to restore your property to pre-loss condition. As a licensed general contractor we are capable of providing the emergency services and mitigation work as well as the necessary repair work so that you have one point of contact for the entire project.
WE AT ACE INSPECT ALL OUTLETS, ALL WINDOWS, FILL ALL SINKS, TAKE APART ALL ELECTRICAL PANELS, GO EVERYWHERE IN AN ATTIC OR CRAWLSPACE, ETC... AND NOT JUST RANDOM SAMPLINGS. Residential and commercial inspection services throughout central and south Alabama to include Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Demopolis, Cullman, Anniston, Jacksonville, and Huntsville. Alabama Home Inspector # HI-0808 - licensed through the Alabama Building Commission. HUD/FHA certified Inspector M476. Member NACHI Member BBB of Alabama B.S.E.E. (Electrical Engineer) Fees vary depending on various structure characteristics. Call for a free quote. Available nights and weekends. Internet reports with 200+ digital pictures. IN ADDITION WE ARE AFFILIATED WITH JUST4RUNNING.COM WHO TAKE FREE PICTURES OF RUNNERS AT LOCAL RACES SO IF YOU ARE A RUNNER THEN PLEASE CHECK IT OUT AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/JUST4RUNNING2013 OR WWW.JUST4RUNNING.COM.
WE AT ACE INSPECT ALL OUTLETS, ALL WINDOWS, FILL ALL SINKS, TAKE APART ALL ELECTRICAL PANELS, GO EVERYWHERE IN AN ATTIC OR CRAWLSPACE, ETC... AND NOT JUST RANDOM SAMPLINGS. Residential and commercial inspection services throughout central and south Alabama to include Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Demopolis, Cullman, Anniston, Jacksonville, and Huntsville. Alabama Home Inspector # HI-0808 - licensed through the Alabama Building Commission. HUD/FHA certified Inspector M476. Member NACHI Member BBB of Alabama B.S.E.E. (Electrical Engineer) Fees vary depending on various structure characteristics. Call for a free quote. Available nights and weekends. Internet reports with 200+ digital pictures. IN ADDITION WE ARE AFFILIATED WITH JUST4RUNNING.COM WHO TAKE FREE PICTURES OF RUNNERS AT LOCAL RACES SO IF YOU ARE A RUNNER THEN PLEASE CHECK IT OUT AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/JUST4RUNNING2013 OR WWW.JUST4RUNNING.COM.
Our Board Certified Environmentalists utilize standard mold tests as well as advanced environmental testing, when needed, that no other mold testing companies offer. We offer lower pricing and unrivaled customer service as we not only assign you a Board Certified Mold Inspector to conduct your testing, we also assign every client a personal Sr. Mold Analyst to explain your certified microbiology reports and help guide you step by step through the confusing world of mold contamination. We provide not only exceptional service, but the peace of mind your family or your co-workers deserve.
"On May 25, 2022 I spoke to a representative of the Mold Test Company and explained that I had recently inherited a property and had not been lived in for quiet some time and was beginning the restoration process to make it livable again which included having a mold test completed. I was quoted $499 for the complete test in addition to a $50 deposit that was required to confirm appointment. I made it clear that I currently lived over 4 hours away from the property needing the test but we agreed upon a date and time that worked for all parties. Deposit was paid over the phone for confirmed 11am on 5/29/2022. I arrived at the property at 10:40am yet the technician called me about 15 after 11am to inform me the he was 15 minutes away. Arriving at church 11:30. We walk through the property and he gives me some information and points out a few things and then prepares to set up his equipment only to realize he would need a generator to complete being that the home isn’t occupied and has not been for quite some time, there is no electricity. I point out that I was not informed the equipment needed electricity although I mentioned the property had been closed up for years when making the appointment. As the expert and professional this should have been clarified prior to confirming appointment or taking payment. Technician informed that he had a generator but it wasn’t with him and he lived about 2 hours away so the appointment that I had driven 4+ hours to make would have to be rescheduled. It then took almost a full week for someone to return and follow up about this issue in which the solution suggested was to Mail this company the keys to my property to conduct the test in my absence and hitch was a red flag because I don’t know them for one and if I’m not there to see them test my property how do o know they’d even travel back to my property and complete a test instead of just telling they did and charging $499. I refused to send my keys and instead asked for a refund of my deposit. I was told he would submit my request and ended the call About a month later I still had not received my refund or any communication of it so I called and after several attempts spoke to someone who informed me that my refund request was denied because the technician said I refused services at the door and something else about canceling rescheduled appointment when nothing was every rescheduled to begin with and service was not completed bc technician did not have the necessary information equipment. I total LIE over $50. My $50 that I work hard for and have already been more than inconvenienced over. I have tried multiple time to remediate this issues but I just keep getting shuffled around to leave voicemails and no answers about my money. This is extremely unprofessional and unreasonable. I will follow up with the BBB and CFPB as well. Unacceptable and should be removed as a reliable referral from Angi"
Danyel L on July 2022
Our Board Certified Environmentalists utilize standard mold tests as well as advanced environmental testing, when needed, that no other mold testing companies offer. We offer lower pricing and unrivaled customer service as we not only assign you a Board Certified Mold Inspector to conduct your testing, we also assign every client a personal Sr. Mold Analyst to explain your certified microbiology reports and help guide you step by step through the confusing world of mold contamination. We provide not only exceptional service, but the peace of mind your family or your co-workers deserve.
"On May 25, 2022 I spoke to a representative of the Mold Test Company and explained that I had recently inherited a property and had not been lived in for quiet some time and was beginning the restoration process to make it livable again which included having a mold test completed. I was quoted $499 for the complete test in addition to a $50 deposit that was required to confirm appointment. I made it clear that I currently lived over 4 hours away from the property needing the test but we agreed upon a date and time that worked for all parties. Deposit was paid over the phone for confirmed 11am on 5/29/2022. I arrived at the property at 10:40am yet the technician called me about 15 after 11am to inform me the he was 15 minutes away. Arriving at church 11:30. We walk through the property and he gives me some information and points out a few things and then prepares to set up his equipment only to realize he would need a generator to complete being that the home isn’t occupied and has not been for quite some time, there is no electricity. I point out that I was not informed the equipment needed electricity although I mentioned the property had been closed up for years when making the appointment. As the expert and professional this should have been clarified prior to confirming appointment or taking payment. Technician informed that he had a generator but it wasn’t with him and he lived about 2 hours away so the appointment that I had driven 4+ hours to make would have to be rescheduled. It then took almost a full week for someone to return and follow up about this issue in which the solution suggested was to Mail this company the keys to my property to conduct the test in my absence and hitch was a red flag because I don’t know them for one and if I’m not there to see them test my property how do o know they’d even travel back to my property and complete a test instead of just telling they did and charging $499. I refused to send my keys and instead asked for a refund of my deposit. I was told he would submit my request and ended the call About a month later I still had not received my refund or any communication of it so I called and after several attempts spoke to someone who informed me that my refund request was denied because the technician said I refused services at the door and something else about canceling rescheduled appointment when nothing was every rescheduled to begin with and service was not completed bc technician did not have the necessary information equipment. I total LIE over $50. My $50 that I work hard for and have already been more than inconvenienced over. I have tried multiple time to remediate this issues but I just keep getting shuffled around to leave voicemails and no answers about my money. This is extremely unprofessional and unreasonable. I will follow up with the BBB and CFPB as well. Unacceptable and should be removed as a reliable referral from Angi"
Danyel L on July 2022
Mold identification, mold test kits and testing supplies. If you suspect you have a mold problem give us a call toll free and we can walk you through your testing options.
"The self-test product was as expected. The reports require additional research to interpret and understand, so seemed more targeted at professionals."
Jessica H on February 2018
Mold identification, mold test kits and testing supplies. If you suspect you have a mold problem give us a call toll free and we can walk you through your testing options.
"The self-test product was as expected. The reports require additional research to interpret and understand, so seemed more targeted at professionals."
Jessica H on February 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
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
Global Plasma Solutions is a manufacturing company that sells air purification systems primarily into the commercial and residential markets. Home owners can benenfit from our systems as they are easily adapted to any HVAC system. Go to www.gpshvac.com to find a certified contractor near you to have one installed within your home.
Global Plasma Solutions is a manufacturing company that sells air purification systems primarily into the commercial and residential markets. Home owners can benenfit from our systems as they are easily adapted to any HVAC system. Go to www.gpshvac.com to find a certified contractor near you to have one installed within your home.
As a trusted leader in the restoration industry, SERVPRO of Prattville has highly trained technicians that are dedicated to responding faster to any size disaster. We provide 24-hour emergency service and have the training and expertise to handle your restoration and cleaning needs.
As a trusted leader in the restoration industry, SERVPRO of Prattville has highly trained technicians that are dedicated to responding faster to any size disaster. We provide 24-hour emergency service and have the training and expertise to handle your restoration and cleaning needs.
Some companies offer a no‑cost phone or video consultation that screens for red flags. If the discussion points to a real issue, the pro will recommend a paid on‑site inspection. The complimentary call clarifies whether you need full testing, but it isn’t a substitute for samples, lab work, or a written report. Always confirm what the free service covers before you schedule.
A standard inspection, which includes basic air and surface samples, takes an average of two hours. If the pro needs to probe hidden spaces, such as wall cavities or ductwork, plan on up to six hours. Extra time allows the inspector to reach tight areas, collect additional samples, and document findings. Lab analysis is a separate process and often adds several business days to the overall timeframe before you receive the full report.
Mold thrives where moisture lingers and air flow is poor. Common hotspots include bathroom walls, kitchen backsplashes, window sills, HVAC vents, fireplaces, crawl spaces, and enclosed attics. Check these areas regularly—especially after leaks or high‑humidity weather—to catch growth early and avoid costly repairs.
Unchecked mold can knock 20% to 37% off a home’s market value because buyers worry about hidden damage and health risks. Even after remediation, visible staining or a history of major moisture issues can still lower offers and prolong the time on the market. Addressing mold quickly protects both your property’s structural integrity and its resale appeal.