Central, LLC dba Experts (CORE)

What They Do

Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewage

• Water damage-related cleanup & repair
• Carpet cleaning
• Fire damage cleanup & repair
• Flood cleanup
• Flood restoration
• Flooring
• Mold cleaning
• Sewage cleanup

In Their Own Words

Water damage restoration Water damage repair Water mitigation Water extraction Flood damage cleanup Emergency water removal Flooded basement cleanup Sewage backup cleanup Water damage Burst Pipe Smoke Damage Soot Removal Smoke odor Storm. CORE provides trusted water damage restoration, fire damage cleanup, and mold remediation across Richland, Ashland, and Crawford counties. Our certified team responds quickly to emergencies—extracting water, drying structures, removing mold, and restoring properties safely and efficiently. From flooded basements and sewer backups to smoke damage and hidden mold, we handle every step with precision. We work directly with homeowners, adjusters, and property managers to ensure a smooth claims process.

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Before You Call Central, LLC dba Experts (CORE)

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 whether the company is registered with your city or county building department, and for plumbing or electrical work ask for an Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board license. Also ask for proof of insurance and industry certification for the technicians.

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.