Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration of Charleston

What They Do

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• Carpet cleaning
• Fire damage cleanup & repair
• Flood cleanup
• Flood restoration
• Mold cleaning
• Mold damage restoration
• Mold mitigation
• Mold remediation
• Sewage cleanup
• Water damage-related cleanup & repair
• Water damage-related mold removal
• Water removal
• Air Duct Cleaning
• Bathroom Remodeling
• Cabinets Kitchen
• Claims Assistance
• Cleaning & Restoration Service
• Cleanup Cleaning
• Cleanup Disinfection
• Complete Reconstruction
• Construction And Remodeling
• Containment Services
• Content Restoration
• Disaster Recovery
• Disaster Restoration
• Emergency Response
• Fire Damage Repair
• Fire Damage Restoration

In Their Own Words

Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration is a full-service restoration company that offers water, mold, fire, and storm damage restoration services. As the leading provider of disaster restoration, we serve areas throughout six states. Robert C. Contraguerro, Sr., founded Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration in 1977. He was committed to fairness, honesty, and quality work. We have established a stellar reputation for the quality of our services and the professionalism of our talented technicians. Our team of IICRC-certified technicians is highly trained and licensed to fulfill their duties in their respective fields with professionalism. We also make them undergo comprehensive training and participate in regular seminars and workshops.

Written by the business on its public profile. We have not verified these claims.

Before You Call Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration of Charleston

1. Do you take moisture readings every day and will you give me the drying log?
2. Are your technicians certified in water damage restoration?
3. Where do you think the moisture is coming from, and who fixes it?
4. Will you set up containment and negative air, and how will you protect the rest of the home?
5. How will you deal with smoke odor inside wall cavities and the HVAC ducts?

Ask for a West Virginia contractor license and check it with the West Virginia Division of Labor. Also ask for proof of insurance and industry certification for the restoration crew.

How Their Reviews Break Down

Counts from public listings as of September 23, 2026. A handful of reviews says less than a few hundred.

Read This While You Wait

• DIY with careWhat to Do in the First 24 Hours After Water DamageAn hour by hour plan for the first day after water damage. Make it safe, stop the source, document, remove water and start drying before mold can start.
• DIY with careSafe DIY Mold Cleanup for Areas Under 10 Square FeetA step by step method to clean up mold under 10 square feet safely, with the gear to buy, what to throw away, why bleach is not the default, and when to stop.
• Call a proThe First 48 Hours After a House FireWhat to do in the first two days after a house fire. Safe re-entry, utilities, insurance calls, securing the home, food, medicine and what never to clean.
• Call a proSewage Backup Cleanup, What You Can and Cannot DoWhat to do when sewage backs up into your home. How to stay safe, what you can clean yourself, what must be thrown out, and when to call a specialist.