At VIP-Restoration, Inc., we take great pride in the services we provide. As an ex-soldier, I know what it means to serve. We specialize in Water and Fire Damage Remediation, Restoration and Repairs. We also provide professional steam cleaning. We are licensed for home improvement and repairs in DC, VA and MD. Thank you.
"Wonderful company. Get work done asap and on point. Friendly staff. Didn't have to worry about anything they took care of everything from start to finish. Would 100% use this company for any project have have a my home"
Lamont I on December 2024
At VIP-Restoration, Inc., we take great pride in the services we provide. As an ex-soldier, I know what it means to serve. We specialize in Water and Fire Damage Remediation, Restoration and Repairs. We also provide professional steam cleaning. We are licensed for home improvement and repairs in DC, VA and MD. Thank you.
"Wonderful company. Get work done asap and on point. Friendly staff. Didn't have to worry about anything they took care of everything from start to finish. Would 100% use this company for any project have have a my home"
Lamont I on December 2024
At GottPower Restoration Services, Inc., we have been in business for over 25 years. We are a Restoration company that restores homes after fire, water, and storm damage. For that reason we also perform remodeling services for kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, basements, additions, decks, roofs, siding, windows, and porches.
"Excellent work, on time and access good price."
Nickolas P on May 2025
At GottPower Restoration Services, Inc., we have been in business for over 25 years. We are a Restoration company that restores homes after fire, water, and storm damage. For that reason we also perform remodeling services for kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, basements, additions, decks, roofs, siding, windows, and porches.
"Excellent work, on time and access good price."
Nickolas P on May 2025
The North Star Companies, LLC, is the premier contracting company in MD. We pride ourselves on delivering a quality service, at an affordable price, with the customer's best interests at heart.
"We have used The North Star Companies for several jobs in the past, with the most recent being the largest. We hired them do a complete renovation of our home in Severn. The job grew larger as demo began and turned into a job requiring the rebuild of exterior walls, demo of concrete slabs - basically the house had to be rebuilt from the ground up. All new plumbing, electric, framing, windows, siding, roof, etc. I have known Chris for 20+ years and was confident that our forever home would be solid and done right. We had a few hiccups throughout the process - as this was done during Covid, so there were supply issues, delays and so forth, but Chris and his guys did an amazing job. We couldn't be happier and are continuously getting compliments on our beautiful home. Chris has been and will continue to be our go-to for any construction needs for us and our family and friends."
toni l on December 2023
The North Star Companies, LLC, is the premier contracting company in MD. We pride ourselves on delivering a quality service, at an affordable price, with the customer's best interests at heart.
"We have used The North Star Companies for several jobs in the past, with the most recent being the largest. We hired them do a complete renovation of our home in Severn. The job grew larger as demo began and turned into a job requiring the rebuild of exterior walls, demo of concrete slabs - basically the house had to be rebuilt from the ground up. All new plumbing, electric, framing, windows, siding, roof, etc. I have known Chris for 20+ years and was confident that our forever home would be solid and done right. We had a few hiccups throughout the process - as this was done during Covid, so there were supply issues, delays and so forth, but Chris and his guys did an amazing job. We couldn't be happier and are continuously getting compliments on our beautiful home. Chris has been and will continue to be our go-to for any construction needs for us and our family and friends."
toni l on December 2023
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 in Stevensville has now worked with me through two separate flood disasters to my home. In both instances they were professional, accessible, and did excellent work. Past reviews on Angie’s List (through 2016) May not reflect the company’s high quality performance under new ownership. I would recommend this PuroClean to family and friends."
Josh F on May 2018
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 in Stevensville has now worked with me through two separate flood disasters to my home. In both instances they were professional, accessible, and did excellent work. Past reviews on Angie’s List (through 2016) May not reflect the company’s high quality performance under new ownership. I would recommend this PuroClean to family and friends."
Josh F on May 2018
Insurance Claims Specialist, LLC. is a Maryland Licensed Public Adjusting Firm that represents Home & Business Owners to MAXIMIZE their property damage insurance claim recovery. We work EXCLUSIVELY for the Home or Business Owner, NOT the insurance company, to negotiate the very best settlement with their insurance company for our clients. We handle ALL types of Property Damage Insurance Claims and specialize in DENIED Insurance Claims & Lowballed Insurance Claims representation. We also provide Insurance Appraisal & Umpires Services and are a Maryland Licensed Home Improvement / Insurance Restoration Contractor that performs all types of repair, restoration, mitigation and rebuild services. Specializing in Insurance Claim Restoration. We handle Insurance Claims / Repairs / Rebuilds for all types of property damage. Including Fire, Water and Flood, Mold, Freeze, Wind / Storm and Hurricane, Burst Pipe and Vandalism damage, etc... Call Now for a FREE Insurance Claim Consultation. No Recovery, No Fee
"Simply put, hiring Insurance Claims Specialist, LLC was one of the most important decisions we made in getting our roof damage resolved. We are responsible homeowners with a strong track record of maintaining our house and property, as well as making sure we have proper insurance coverage. But when weather damaged our roof and our insurance provider denied our claim, we found ourselves in uncharted territory. The process with the insurance provider was daunting, confusing, lengthy, stressful, and not transparent. We were kept at arms length and passed through multiple reviewers. They sent a third-party engineer who showed up unannounced, spent very little time inspecting the damage, and then submitted a report that had numerous factual errors. That report then became a baseline for the insurance company! We were buried in red tape and going in circles. Wayne was able to quickly step in and, using his extensive expertise and knowledge of the regulations and insurance process, got right to the point. As a respected, experienced adjuster, his analysis and steadfast conclusions carried weight. In what could have been a disputed claim that may have taken years to resolve, he cut through the red tape and was able to resolve the matter in our favor within months. In a world where home owners are kept at arms length and treated with skepticism, Wayne was treated with respect as a knowledgeable expert whose views were grounded in experience. When he spoke, people listened. Wayne was very candid and responsive to us. He kept us out of the process details and acted as our representative, while keeping us appropriately informed. He made the process much less stressful! He got the right people to listen and move forward with the right decision. Again, one of the best decisions we’ve made. We highly recommend Insurance Claims Specialist, LLC without reservation."
Sid H on August 2023
Insurance Claims Specialist, LLC. is a Maryland Licensed Public Adjusting Firm that represents Home & Business Owners to MAXIMIZE their property damage insurance claim recovery. We work EXCLUSIVELY for the Home or Business Owner, NOT the insurance company, to negotiate the very best settlement with their insurance company for our clients. We handle ALL types of Property Damage Insurance Claims and specialize in DENIED Insurance Claims & Lowballed Insurance Claims representation. We also provide Insurance Appraisal & Umpires Services and are a Maryland Licensed Home Improvement / Insurance Restoration Contractor that performs all types of repair, restoration, mitigation and rebuild services. Specializing in Insurance Claim Restoration. We handle Insurance Claims / Repairs / Rebuilds for all types of property damage. Including Fire, Water and Flood, Mold, Freeze, Wind / Storm and Hurricane, Burst Pipe and Vandalism damage, etc... Call Now for a FREE Insurance Claim Consultation. No Recovery, No Fee
"Simply put, hiring Insurance Claims Specialist, LLC was one of the most important decisions we made in getting our roof damage resolved. We are responsible homeowners with a strong track record of maintaining our house and property, as well as making sure we have proper insurance coverage. But when weather damaged our roof and our insurance provider denied our claim, we found ourselves in uncharted territory. The process with the insurance provider was daunting, confusing, lengthy, stressful, and not transparent. We were kept at arms length and passed through multiple reviewers. They sent a third-party engineer who showed up unannounced, spent very little time inspecting the damage, and then submitted a report that had numerous factual errors. That report then became a baseline for the insurance company! We were buried in red tape and going in circles. Wayne was able to quickly step in and, using his extensive expertise and knowledge of the regulations and insurance process, got right to the point. As a respected, experienced adjuster, his analysis and steadfast conclusions carried weight. In what could have been a disputed claim that may have taken years to resolve, he cut through the red tape and was able to resolve the matter in our favor within months. In a world where home owners are kept at arms length and treated with skepticism, Wayne was treated with respect as a knowledgeable expert whose views were grounded in experience. When he spoke, people listened. Wayne was very candid and responsive to us. He kept us out of the process details and acted as our representative, while keeping us appropriately informed. He made the process much less stressful! He got the right people to listen and move forward with the right decision. Again, one of the best decisions we’ve made. We highly recommend Insurance Claims Specialist, LLC without reservation."
Sid H on August 2023
During the COVID-19 outbreak, we are considered an essential service and are taking extra precautions with your health and safety in mind. Please call us today for more details. We would love to speak with you about home projects and scheduling options. **Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!** With over 25 years of combined experience, we're confident you'll be happy with the customer service we offer and the overall craftsmanship of our work. We provide cleanup/drying services for your smoke, water, and mold emergencies. Contact 24/7. We can work directly with your insurance company in order to expedite and simplify the claim process. Call us today, and you'll be glad you did!
"This business is excellent. Fixed our leak quickly and well."
Marina B on November 2022
During the COVID-19 outbreak, we are considered an essential service and are taking extra precautions with your health and safety in mind. Please call us today for more details. We would love to speak with you about home projects and scheduling options. **Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!** With over 25 years of combined experience, we're confident you'll be happy with the customer service we offer and the overall craftsmanship of our work. We provide cleanup/drying services for your smoke, water, and mold emergencies. Contact 24/7. We can work directly with your insurance company in order to expedite and simplify the claim process. Call us today, and you'll be glad you did!
"This business is excellent. Fixed our leak quickly and well."
Marina B on November 2022
The owner started the first Chem-Dry franchise in Anne Arundel County in 1991 after moving to the area at the end of his navel career. Academy Chem-Dry provides a groundbreaking cleaning service with faster drying times and safer solutions. We have the most advanced systems in the business at an affordable price with the intention to be sure that our customers are wholly satisfied. Our technicians are experienced and educated to ensure your home receives the best treatment possible. Don't postpone giving the qualified personnel a ring to make your home clean again.
"Terrific! They were timely, courteous, and extremely professional--truly the highest rating possible for their work!"
MICHAEL L on May 2021
The owner started the first Chem-Dry franchise in Anne Arundel County in 1991 after moving to the area at the end of his navel career. Academy Chem-Dry provides a groundbreaking cleaning service with faster drying times and safer solutions. We have the most advanced systems in the business at an affordable price with the intention to be sure that our customers are wholly satisfied. Our technicians are experienced and educated to ensure your home receives the best treatment possible. Don't postpone giving the qualified personnel a ring to make your home clean again.
"Terrific! They were timely, courteous, and extremely professional--truly the highest rating possible for their work!"
MICHAEL L on May 2021
As a 4-time Golden Hammer Award winner, Evans Garment Restoration has a specific, time tested process to handle any type of fire/flood/mold loss that would affect clothes and textiles. These may be delicate, sequined, beaded, fringed, formal wear, leathers, suede, furs, etc… or your everyday wear, plus bedding, linens, towels, napkins, & tablecloths. Additionally, we can clean drapes and soft goods (shoes, boots, belts, purses, and bags) We can even process stuffed animals, tapestries, area rugs, saris, and most hats. Evans can and does deliver a week’s worth of emergency clothes the very next day after a pack out—even on heavy smoke damage! Evans Garment Restoration has the industry’s only patented cleaning techniques, which allows us to deliver dramatically superior results. Our success rates demonstrate that Evans can help you save money and replace less from everyday occurrences such as fire and flood damage to major environmental events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and forest fires.
As a 4-time Golden Hammer Award winner, Evans Garment Restoration has a specific, time tested process to handle any type of fire/flood/mold loss that would affect clothes and textiles. These may be delicate, sequined, beaded, fringed, formal wear, leathers, suede, furs, etc… or your everyday wear, plus bedding, linens, towels, napkins, & tablecloths. Additionally, we can clean drapes and soft goods (shoes, boots, belts, purses, and bags) We can even process stuffed animals, tapestries, area rugs, saris, and most hats. Evans can and does deliver a week’s worth of emergency clothes the very next day after a pack out—even on heavy smoke damage! Evans Garment Restoration has the industry’s only patented cleaning techniques, which allows us to deliver dramatically superior results. Our success rates demonstrate that Evans can help you save money and replace less from everyday occurrences such as fire and flood damage to major environmental events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and forest fires.
We are a full service Company Family Owned and Operated.
We are a full service Company Family Owned and Operated.
We are a General Contractor and have been in business since 1995.
"One of my contractors used Petra Contractors to help complete a job earlier this year for one of my clients. Petra sent me an invoice when the project was completed and we notified them that we were not responsible for payment and gave them the contact information for the owner to collect payment. They never contacted the owner and 6 months later, I was served! They are suing me for the outstanding balance. I only received one invoice, over 6 months ago. They never tried to call me back to let me know the invoice was outstanding. We've done business with them before so they have all of our contact information. I called and spoke with the owner, Nancy, and explained that we're happy to help coordinate payment, but I want to understand why they didn't call me? My reputation is super important to me and a lawsuit is public record. Instead of answering my question, she started yelling at me about all they care about is getting paid for their services and not my reputation. This is not a company that I will ever do business with again. :("
Melissa H on December 2018
We are a General Contractor and have been in business since 1995.
"One of my contractors used Petra Contractors to help complete a job earlier this year for one of my clients. Petra sent me an invoice when the project was completed and we notified them that we were not responsible for payment and gave them the contact information for the owner to collect payment. They never contacted the owner and 6 months later, I was served! They are suing me for the outstanding balance. I only received one invoice, over 6 months ago. They never tried to call me back to let me know the invoice was outstanding. We've done business with them before so they have all of our contact information. I called and spoke with the owner, Nancy, and explained that we're happy to help coordinate payment, but I want to understand why they didn't call me? My reputation is super important to me and a lawsuit is public record. Instead of answering my question, she started yelling at me about all they care about is getting paid for their services and not my reputation. This is not a company that I will ever do business with again. :("
Melissa H on December 2018
You generally don’t have to recreate the exact layout to receive full insurance benefits. As long as the work occurs on the same site, most policies still apply, and some even let you recover depreciation when you choose updated designs. Call your carrier early, review your coverage in detail, and confirm any requirements before work begins. Staying close to the original footprint often speeds approval and helps ensure safety codes are met.
Proper smoke-removal methods—such as ozone treatment, thermal fogging, and deep cleaning—can clear most odors, but timing depends on how much residue is present and how large the home is. Many jobs take several days, while severe cases can last a week or more. A qualified restoration pro will inspect the damage, recommend the right technique, and verify that air quality and odor levels meet safety standards before the space is considered fully restored.
The first step is calling a licensed restoration pro for a thorough assessment. Acting quickly limits moisture-related damage from sprinklers or hoses, curbs mold growth, and prevents hidden structural problems. Once the initial inspection is complete, the team can outline a step-by-step plan so each repair proceeds safely and efficiently, helping you protect both your property and your family’s health.
Repairing fire damage takes one week for minor restorations and several months for extensive damage affecting multiple areas of your home. The repair duration is determined by the severity and extent of the damage. Consulting a professional restoration team provides a precise timeline that ensures each necessary step is executed safely and efficiently, restoring your home completely.
Ozone treatment is one of the most effective ways to eliminate stubborn smoke odors because it oxidizes the molecules that cause the smell instead of simply covering them up. When a trained pro treats each room and follows the correct safety protocols, most homeowners notice a marked improvement in air quality and little to no lingering odor. Results vary based on how heavy the smoke damage was, but ozone remains a trusted option for deep deodorizing.