RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DISASTER RESTORATION SERVICES

New Ownership of ServiceMaster Restore of Barrie & Collingwood

The national leader in residential and commercial restoration, ServiceMaster Restore would like to announce the new ownership of ServiceMaster Restore of Barrie & Collingwood.  Current franchise owners, Dwayne and Tanya Frans have purchased the business effective December 2020.  The company is grateful to Curtis Manktelow for his 22 years of ownership, and to Vincent McGrath for his many years of dedication to the business and wish them much success and happiness in the next stages of their lives. 

Dwayne and Tanya Frans, owners of ServiceMaster Restore of Midland and ServiceMaster Restore of Orillia are talented owners with experience in the disaster restoration industry which all began with ServiceMaster over 25 years ago. "Tanya and I are very excited  to expand on our already strong commitment to customer service. With our knowledge and experience and the support and dedication of our teams, we look forward to building a solid foundation within the Barrie & Collingwood community and have a positive impact on the people that live here," commented Dwayne.  

Stephan Roy, National Director of ServiceMaster Restore, remarked, "We are very excited to have such an accomplished team in place for our future, and look forward to the high standards of quality and customer service they will provide to the Barrie and Collingwood regions."

ServiceMaster Restore of Barrie and Collingwood continues to operate at 1497 Snow Valley Road in Midhurst, Ontario. For emergency services or any other inquiries, you can contact them at 705-722-5870.

About ServiceMaster Restore

With over 70 years of experience, ServiceMaster Restore is your trusted source for full service and restoration services in Canada.  Our experts are ready to respond to your needs big or small, day or night. We mitigate damages quickly to reduce loss severity for residential and commercial properties following fire, water, vandalism, natural disasters and more. With over 4,500 franchises around the world, you can feel confident knowing that wherever you are, we’re available to provide professional, high quality disaster restoration services during your customer’s time of need. ServiceMaster Restore specialists are part of the ServiceMaster family, one of the world's largest and most versatile service networks. For more information about ServiceMaster Restore please visit ServiceMasterRestore.ca or for immediate service call 1-800-RESPOND.

WATER AND FLOOD DAMAGE

ServiceMaster Restore of Barrie & Collingwood is always available to provide reliable water damage restoration services. We use advanced technology and products to ensure expert assistance, 24/7, throughout the year.

FIRE AND SMOKE DAMAGE

Trust ServiceMaster Restore of Barrie & Collingwood when your property has experienced fire and smoke damage. We use the most up-to-date technology, equipment, and processes in our fire damage restoration procedures.

RECONSTRUCTION & REPAIRS

At ServiceMaster Restore of Barrie & Collingwood, we are a fully equipped and licensed disaster restoration general contractor. We have the experience, expertise, and resources to rebuild your property from the ground up.

Mould Remediation Services

Renovations and general maintenance can uncover quite a few unexpected issues, mould being one of the most common. Aside from being unsightly, mould can cause structural problems and health issues, including chronic asthma in children who are exposed. Large scale mould remediation is difficult because of airborne spores which require specialized equipment to remove. The technicians at ServiceMaster Restore are mould experts, specially trained in mould removal and mould cleanup. We have the experience, the training and the equipment to safely remove mould from your home. Call ServiceMaster Restore to get rid of your mould problem today.

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