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Semper Dry Water Removal

4.6 (20 reviews)
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Mold remediation

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Because the fee of $39,000 is so unbelievable, I have decided to add this invoice to this review.

The one star is because I cannot submit this review without one. I cannot recommend this company. They came out for a burst pipe issue that occurred on Christmas Eve. They advised me that the damage was substantial throughout my home and that in order to get the remediation/repairs completed my property should be packed up and put in storage. Having just had surgery, I stated that wasn't possible.At that point, Caleb recommended a company "Core" that does this work. That person contacted me immediately to make arrangements, stating I have coverage for this. I hadn't heard from my adjuster and was hesitant. But I was told the mold would only get worse. When I told Caleb I was reluctant and waiting to hear back, he stated I wasn't going to hear back from the adjuster anytime soon due to the massive amount of burst pipe/claims that had occurred during this time. My first adjuster was fired and he was the one who told me! This is how closely these companies work together. They seem to know exactly how things are going to go. They convinced me that my insurance would pay. I agreed to have the pack out come. I had never been in this position before. I trusted Semper Dry, especially with their excellent rating, I felt they would be honest. Well fast forward five months later, the condo is almost finished and we are set to return soon. However, my insurance company cannot justify paying Core $39,000 for the pack out. Yes, $39,000. This is just for packing and storage. No cleaning was needed or performed on my items.My insurance will only pay what they deem appropriate for the service provided, and it is nowhere near that. I usually and have always been very cautious of people and businesses , but somehow I felt like I was doing the right thing based on my interaction with Caleb and his recommendation for this pack out company. Because of this, I will be returning to my home... empty. No appliances, furniture, my clothes and worst of all family pictures. I am 61 years old, it's everything I own. Unless I get a lawyer which I can't afford, I'll never get my property back. And from what I'm told, it will be a tough fight to fight the way the laws are in Virginia.This company works closely with pack out companies, and trust me, they knew how Core operates. They are a scam and they know it. It has taken a lot for me to finally come on here and post this. But with realization that I will not get my property back I felt it was time. Please, take your business elsewhere. I sure wish I did.

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24-7 available. They did a great job drying everything out, cleaned up after themselves. And we're very professional.

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Semper Dry arrived quickly and dried out the mess! They were professional, courteous and thorough. A great experience.

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“This company was recommended to me by our trusted plumber who discovered some water damage beneath our toilet.”

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Semper Dry Water Removal - damagerestoration - Updated October 2026

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