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Avatar for Carolina Mold Solutions LLC
Carolina Mold Solutions LLC
1000 Johnnie Dodds Blvd
4.98(
98
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Approved Pro
Carolina Mold Solutions LLC
1000 Johnnie Dodds Blvd
4.98(
98
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
179 local quotes requested

Carolina Mold Solutions provides mold prevention, remediation, and testing services for residential and commercial clients in the Carolinas. With 30 years experience working with customers, owner Joel Few is personally committed to making sure that every job is done right. Moisture management is the key to preventing mold growth. Whether humidity mitigation is causing indoor issues, or direct moisture intrusion has caused unseen mold growth, we have the experience and resources to break down the details of your air quality, to clean up your indoor environment, and to correct and account for sources of humidity intrusion.

"Joel was very professional with courtesy and rapid response to my timely urgency of the situation. He did great job and highly recommend him to others!👍👍👍!"

Catherine C on December 2024

Carolina Mold Solutions provides mold prevention, remediation, and testing services for residential and commercial clients in the Carolinas. With 30 years experience working with customers, owner Joel Few is personally committed to making sure that every job is done right. Moisture management is the key to preventing mold growth. Whether humidity mitigation is causing indoor issues, or direct moisture intrusion has caused unseen mold growth, we have the experience and resources to break down the details of your air quality, to clean up your indoor environment, and to correct and account for sources of humidity intrusion.

"Joel was very professional with courtesy and rapid response to my timely urgency of the situation. He did great job and highly recommend him to others!👍👍👍!"

Catherine C on December 2024


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Biotek Environmental, Inc.
534 St Andrews Rd
4.71(
166
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Approved Pro
Biotek Environmental, Inc.
534 St Andrews Rd
4.71(
166
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
1016 local quotes requested

Need expert water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, and mold remediation? BioTek Environmental Inc. is based in Columbia SC and serves South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. We are rated A+ by BBB, and we are proud of having served more than 2000 satisfied clients since 2007. Get 24/7 emergency help to ensure that your property damage needs are dealt with efficiently and carefully. We have seen it all, let us help you restore your home. For your peace of mind, we offer the best price guarantee and a 30-year bumper-to-bumper warranty! BioTek is a top 5% remediation/restoration contractor nationwide and we will be there for you when you need us.

"Smooth! And efficient. Communication was touchy sometimes but otherwise good."

Aaron D on May 2025

Need expert water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, and mold remediation? BioTek Environmental Inc. is based in Columbia SC and serves South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. We are rated A+ by BBB, and we are proud of having served more than 2000 satisfied clients since 2007. Get 24/7 emergency help to ensure that your property damage needs are dealt with efficiently and carefully. We have seen it all, let us help you restore your home. For your peace of mind, we offer the best price guarantee and a 30-year bumper-to-bumper warranty! BioTek is a top 5% remediation/restoration contractor nationwide and we will be there for you when you need us.

"Smooth! And efficient. Communication was touchy sometimes but otherwise good."

Aaron D on May 2025


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Kingsley Water Damage Restoration
3031 Scotsman Road
5.00(
15
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Approved Pro
Kingsley Water Damage Restoration
3031 Scotsman Road
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
150 local quotes requested

Hello, thank you for viewing my company's profile. My name's Michael Kingsley and I'm the proud owner of Kingsley Water Damage & Fire Clean Up. We're water and fire cleanup specialists who take pride in offering personal service that larger companies can't match. Being a smaller company means our overhead is lower making our prices very competitive. We won't use scare tactics to try to sell you something you don't need. If you give us a chance to offer you an estimate, I promise you won't be disappointed! https://www.kingsleyllc.com/water-damage-restoration/columbia-sc/

"Excellent service and very timely response. The gentlemen that came out to do the work were very nice and professional. Would definitely recommend to friends and family."

Andrea R on October 2023

Hello, thank you for viewing my company's profile. My name's Michael Kingsley and I'm the proud owner of Kingsley Water Damage & Fire Clean Up. We're water and fire cleanup specialists who take pride in offering personal service that larger companies can't match. Being a smaller company means our overhead is lower making our prices very competitive. We won't use scare tactics to try to sell you something you don't need. If you give us a chance to offer you an estimate, I promise you won't be disappointed! https://www.kingsleyllc.com/water-damage-restoration/columbia-sc/

"Excellent service and very timely response. The gentlemen that came out to do the work were very nice and professional. Would definitely recommend to friends and family."

Andrea R on October 2023


East Coast Mitigation
PO Box 31714
No reviews
East Coast Mitigation
PO Box 31714
No reviews
4 years of experience

East Coast Mitigation is a customer centric team that offers affordable and appropriate pricing for a range of services. Services Include Mold Remediation, Water/Fire Damage Recovery, Sanitization/Covid Cleaning, Crawlspace Cleanups, Odor Control, Carpet Cleaning, Leak Detection, and more.

East Coast Mitigation is a customer centric team that offers affordable and appropriate pricing for a range of services. Services Include Mold Remediation, Water/Fire Damage Recovery, Sanitization/Covid Cleaning, Crawlspace Cleanups, Odor Control, Carpet Cleaning, Leak Detection, and more.


Restoration Solutions International LLC
No reviews
Restoration Solutions International LLC
No reviews
13 years of experience

Restoration starts with choosing the right company you can trust to put your life back together after a disaster. At RSI, we believe in serving our customers and community without limits and providing a valuable customer experience service experience in these sensitive times. We are a family owned and operated company and stand behind all work with a lifetime craftsmanship warranty. Licensed and insured SC General Contractor

Restoration starts with choosing the right company you can trust to put your life back together after a disaster. At RSI, we believe in serving our customers and community without limits and providing a valuable customer experience service experience in these sensitive times. We are a family owned and operated company and stand behind all work with a lifetime craftsmanship warranty. Licensed and insured SC General Contractor


ADVANTAGE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC.
11 LORENZO LN
No reviews
ADVANTAGE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC.
11 LORENZO LN
No reviews

Chehaw River Woodworks
1179 Chuck Dawley Blvd.
4.67(
9
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Chehaw River Woodworks
1179 Chuck Dawley Blvd.
4.67(
9
)
Customers say: True professional
35 years of experience

Thank you for considering Chehaw River Woodworks. We are a family business that was started in 1990 to serve the people of the Charleston area. We back our service with years of experience and knowledge in the field of wood working and refinishing. We specialize in the restoration of fine antiques and also repair and refinish wood furniture of all types. In addition, we can custom craft furniture as well as modify newer pieces of furniture. (We do not modify true antiques). We also work with fire and flood damage remediation companies like Service Master of Charleston and Paul Davis Restorations to restore water and fire damaged furniture. We offer caning services including, caning and rushing. We are equipped with a factory grade finish system and apply designer paint finishes including chalk paint, lacquer, and interior and exterior oil based finishes.

"Good. Not perfect, but good. Caning cd have been tighter to better cover seat base. NOTE: You've also asked me for the 7th time to rate Fresh Coat painters. I've done that twice and have alerted A's List about it, but A's List continues to send me requests to rate Fresh Coat."

Richard H on March 2018

Thank you for considering Chehaw River Woodworks. We are a family business that was started in 1990 to serve the people of the Charleston area. We back our service with years of experience and knowledge in the field of wood working and refinishing. We specialize in the restoration of fine antiques and also repair and refinish wood furniture of all types. In addition, we can custom craft furniture as well as modify newer pieces of furniture. (We do not modify true antiques). We also work with fire and flood damage remediation companies like Service Master of Charleston and Paul Davis Restorations to restore water and fire damaged furniture. We offer caning services including, caning and rushing. We are equipped with a factory grade finish system and apply designer paint finishes including chalk paint, lacquer, and interior and exterior oil based finishes.

"Good. Not perfect, but good. Caning cd have been tighter to better cover seat base. NOTE: You've also asked me for the 7th time to rate Fresh Coat painters. I've done that twice and have alerted A's List about it, but A's List continues to send me requests to rate Fresh Coat."

Richard H on March 2018


1 Source Services of SC
3503 Palm Blvd
1.00(
1
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1 Source Services of SC
3503 Palm Blvd
1.00(
1
)
Customers say: Super punctual
16 years of experience

1 Source Services of SC, Inc provides complete real property services from Demolition and Renovation to new Construction and Upfits. We also provide a complete list of Real Estate Brokerage services from Listing Agency to Buying Agency to flip partnering, and beyond. Your property is our passion!

1 Source Services of SC, Inc provides complete real property services from Demolition and Renovation to new Construction and Upfits. We also provide a complete list of Real Estate Brokerage services from Listing Agency to Buying Agency to flip partnering, and beyond. Your property is our passion!


Potter's Maintenance & Installation,LLC
4426 Hardwood St
No reviews
Potter's Maintenance & Installation,LLC
4426 Hardwood St
No reviews
25 years of experience

We are a small company of skilled professionals. We don't use sub-contractors, everything is done in-house by the same people that give you your estimate. All work is guaranteed to be completed in a professional and timely manor.

We are a small company of skilled professionals. We don't use sub-contractors, everything is done in-house by the same people that give you your estimate. All work is guaranteed to be completed in a professional and timely manor.


CHARLESTON CLEANING & RESTORATION
815 HOSS RD
5.00(
4
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CHARLESTON CLEANING & RESTORATION
815 HOSS RD
5.00(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED.

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED.

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FAQs for dry rot, water or pest damage major repair projects in Summerville, SC

Look for wood that appears darker than the surrounding materials, feels spongy when pressed, or crumbles easily when touched. Dry rot often creates a distinctive cube-like cracking pattern and may have a musty, fungal odor. In advanced cases, you might notice white or gray fungal growth resembling cotton or mushroom-like structures. 

Regular inspections of basements, crawlspaces, and areas around plumbing fixtures help catch problems early before they cause significant structural damage.

Most standard homeowners' policies exclude dry rot repair coverage because insurers classify it as preventable maintenance rather than sudden, accidental damage. Your policy often covers water damage from specific incidents like burst pipes, but the resulting dry rot remediation often falls outside coverage parameters. Some policies offer limited coverage if the rot directly results from a covered peril, but this varies by insurer. 

Always review your specific policy details and consult with your insurance representative about your particular situation.

The timeline varies considerably based on damage extent and location. Minor repairs to window frames or trim might take only one to two days from start to finish. More substantial structural repairs involving floor joists, support beams, or foundation elements require one to two weeks or longer. 

The process includes assessment, demolition, treatment, reconstruction, and finishing work. Weather conditions, material availability, and the need for specialized contractors all influence the overall timeline for project completion.

Yes, untreated dry rot will continue to spread throughout wooden structures in your home. The fungus can extend through wood and even across some masonry surfaces via fungal strands called mycelium. Under favorable conditions (moisture and moderate temperatures), dry rot can advance rapidly, compromising structural integrity across multiple areas. 

The fungus produces airborne spores that establish new colonies wherever they find suitable conditions, making prompt treatment essential to prevent widespread damage and much costlier repairs.

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