1st Choice Fire & Water Restoration has been in the business of providing fire and water damage restoration services in South Bend and the surrounding communities for three decades. The company specializes in water damage mitigation and mold remediation. Other flood restoration services include pump-outs, sanitation of water-damaged areas, and removal of wet drywall. Its staff performs complete reconstruction and cleanup of structures damaged by fire and smoke. 1st Choice Fire & Water Restoration also handles carpet cleaning and odor removal.
Aardvark Home Inspectors is a local family-owned pest control and home inspections company that serves clients in South Bend and the surrounding areas. It specializes in eliminating molds by containing contaminated areas, disposing of affected materials, and applying disinfectants for sanitation. The company has completed more than 100,000 home inspections in a span of 20 years. In addition, cousins Steve Klima and Dave Klima established the company in 1998. Steve is a Gulf War veteran who served from 1986-1994. He holds several EPA certifications.
Established in 1980, First Response is a family-owned restoration business serving clients throughout South Bend. It specializes in mold inspection and testing, mold remediation and removal, and mold mitigation and abatement. Its professionals have extensive knowledge in eliminating mold infestations and work with third-party firms to inspect customers' homes or businesses for black mold. First Response has served high-profile clients such as McDonald's, Walmart, and Mutual Bank. It has been a recipient of the Phoenix Award for Innovation in Restoration by the National Institute of Disaster Restoration.
SERVPRO of South Bend, NE, and SERVPRO of W. St. Joseph County are property restoration contractors that serve South Bend-based clients. They provide mold remediation services including damage assessment, mold containment, air filtration, mold removal, and site cleaning. Other services include fire and smoke damage restoration, water damage restoration, and crime scene cleanup. They also handle truckmount steam cleaning of carpets, tiles, and upholstery. Both are IICRC-certified, and their emergency technicians have access to certifications in AMRT, ASD, OSHA, WRT, and FSRT.