K.O.S. Restoration

24 / 7 Emergency Response is a round-the-clock service that detects urgent issues, provides rapid support or dispatch, and coordinates immediate help to protect safety and minimize damage, available anytime, anywhere.

K.O.S. Restoration offers 24-hour emergency services for floods and water damage across Long Island. Our expert team responds quickly to minimize damage, remove water, and restore your property efficiently. Trust us for immediate and reliable flood and water damage restoration, anytime.

24hr Service is a continuous, around-the-clock offering that stays available all day and night. It means help or support can be accessed at any time, with timely assistance, rapid responses, and services provided regardless of the hour.

Advanced Drying is a service that speeds up and optimizes moisture removal from materials using precise temperatures, airflow, and monitoring to protect quality, reduce drying time, and ensure consistent, thorough drying for finishes, foods, or manufactured parts.

Air Movers is a service that quickly dries spaces after water damage or floods by using powerful fans and dehumidifiers to remove moisture, reduce humidity, and prevent further damage, with careful setup and monitoring.

Antimicrobial Treatments are processes that use special agents to kill or stop bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It involves applying cleaners, coatings, or medications to surfaces or skin to reduce or prevent infections and microbial growth.

Assessment Of The Damage is a service that evaluates the extent and impact of an incident, damage, or loss. It involves inspecting affected areas, documenting findings, estimating costs or rehabilitation needs, and providing a clear report for remediation decisions.

Bathroom Leak is a service that checks for and fixes water leaks in bathrooms, including pipes, faucets, and seals, to stop drips, prevent damage, and restore proper water flow and safety in your bathroom.

K.O.S. Restoration, IICRC Certified in black mold remediation, serves Long Island with expert mold removal services. Our skilled team effectively eliminates black mold, treats affected areas, and prevents future growth. Trust us for thorough, reliable black mold remediation.

Black Water is a service that provides secure, private stormwater or wastewater management, including monitoring, treatment, and containment to protect water quality and prevent flooding for properties and facilities.

Broken Pipes is a service that helps diagnose and fix water or gas line leaks in homes or buildings. It involves inspection, leak locating, repairs, and safety checks to prevent damage and restore proper piping system function.

Cabinet Drying is a service that removes moisture from wooden cabinets after water exposure, using controlled heat or dehumidification to dry the wood, prevent mold, and protect finishes, often including inspection and minor surface treatment.

Cabinet Installation is the service of fitting new kitchen or bathroom cabinets, measuring spaces, choosing styles, removing old units if needed, assembling and securely mounting them, and ensuring doors, drawers, and hardware work smoothly.

Cabinet Restoration is the careful cleaning, repairing, and refinishing of old or damaged cabinets to restore their appearance and function. It usually involves cleaning, fixing scratches or loose parts, sanding, staining or painting, and sealing for durability.

Carpet Cleaning is a service that removes dirt, stains, and odors from carpets using vacuuming, stain treatment, and sometimes machines or cleaners to refresh and extend carpet life.

Certified Mold Remediation is a service that safely removes mold from buildings, fixes moisture problems, cleans contamination, and tests for mold to ensure the space is safe and mold-free after treatment.

Certified Restoration is a service that helps recover and restore damaged homes or buildings after events like floods, fires, or mold. It involves assessment, cleanup, drying, sanitizing, and repairs to return spaces to safe, usable condition.

Certified Water Damage Restoration is professional mold- and water-cleanup service that quickly removes water, dries areas, removes odors, treats for mold, and restores your home or business to its pre-loss condition after flooding or leaks.

Cleaning And Disinfection is the process of removing dirt, germs, and contaminants from surfaces and objects, followed by applying approved products to kill remaining germs, reduce infection risk, and keep spaces safe and hygienic.

Cleaning And Restoration is a service that cleans, repairs, and restores spaces or items damaged by dirt, water, fire, or wear. It involves cleaning surfaces, removing stains, restoring structural or cosmetic damage, and returning things to good, usable condition.

Cleaning Disinfection is a service that removes dirt and germs from surfaces and then uses sanitizer to kill remaining microbes, helping prevent illness. It involves cleaning, then applying approved disinfectants to high-touch areas in homes, offices, or facilities.

Commercial Property is a service focused on buying, selling, or managing business-related real estate such as offices, retail spaces, and warehouses, handling lease agreements, property valuation, market research, and helping tenants find suitable spaces.

Comprehensive Mold is a complete mold inspection and remediation service that identifies moisture problems and mold growth, tests samples if needed, and removes mold safely while cleaning and sealing affected areas to prevent recurrence.

Contracting & Rebuilding is a service that manages home repairs or renovations, coordinating trades, timelines, permits, and budgets to restore or improve a property after damage or for upgrades.

Damaged Cabinets is a service that assesses, repairs, or replaces broken or worn cabinet parts like doors, drawers, hinges, and frames, restoring function and appearance in kitchens or bathrooms with quick, practical fixes or full replacements.

Detailed Cleaning is a thorough household cleaning service that focuses on every corner and surface, including dusting, wiping, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing hard-to-reach areas, fixtures, and appliances for a fresh, spotless home.

Disaster Management Services helps communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. It includes risk assessment, planning, training, coordination, early warning, relief operations, and rebuilding to reduce impact and save lives.

A service that repairs or prevents water damage from dishwasher or washing machine overflows, including diagnosing clog, hose, or pump failures, fixing leaks, installing better guards, and ensuring safe drainage to stop flooding.

Dry Soaked Carpets is a cleaning service that quickly dries carpets after spills or floods, using absorbent tools and powerful extraction to remove water, odors, and stains while protecting the carpet fibers and reducing downtime.

Drying Equipment refers to machines and tools used to remove moisture from materials, such as fabrics, food, or chemicals. It involves warm air, heat, or vacuum processes to reduce water content, improve shelf life, or prepare for further processing.

Drying Process is a service that removes moisture from materials by applying heat or air flow, turning wet items into dry, stable forms. It involves preparing the item, controlling temperature and humidity, and monitoring until a desired dryness is reached.

Duct Cleaning is the process of cleaning the air ducts and ducts systems in a building to remove dust, debris, and contaminants. It involves inspecting, cleaning, and sometimes sanitizing the ducts and vents to improve airflow and indoor air quality.

Ducts Cleaned is a service that clears dust, debris and mold from your home's heating and cooling ducts, improves airflow, reduces allergens, and may involve professional equipment to clean inside the ductwork and inspect for issues.

Electrostatic Spray is a cleaning and coating service that uses charged droplets to evenly paint or sanitize surfaces. It involves atomizing liquid into tiny charged particles that are attracted to surfaces, reducing waste and improving coverage.

Emergency Disinfection is a rapid cleaning service that uses approved chemicals and methods to kill germs in a space after illness, contamination, or spills, restoring a safe, sanitary environment with trained staff and proven protocols.

Emergency Water Damage Restoration is a rapid service that stops leaks, removes standing water, dries and sanitizes affected areas, and repairs or restores property to its pre-damage condition after incidents like floods, burst pipes, or storms.

Emergency Water Removal is a rapid service that removes excess water from flooded areas, dries surfaces, and prevents damage. Technicians assess the scene, extract standing water, dry materials, treat for mold, and restore the space quickly to normal use.

Exterior Cleaning is the service of cleaning the outside surfaces of a building, home, or structure. It involves washing siding, brick, windows, gutters, roofs, decks, and driveways to remove dirt, algae, mold, and grime, restoring curb appeal.

Final Inspection is a last-step review to ensure a product or project meets all requirements before delivery. It involves checking quality, specs, safety, and functionality, recording findings, and approving or noting needed fixes.

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration is a service that cleans up and repairs homes or buildings after a fire, removing smoke, soot, and water damage, ventilating, deodorizing, and restoring damaged materials to bring the space back to its safe, livable condition.

Fire Damage Restoration is a service that cleans up and repairs homes after a fire. It involves assessing damage, removing soot and debris, drying moisture, fixing structural issues, and restoring walls, floors, and personal belongings to safe, livable condition.

K.O.S. Restoration offers expert fire damage cleanup and repair services for Long Island. Our skilled team quickly restores your property, addressing smoke, soot, and structural damage with precision. Trust us to bring your home or business back to life with comprehensive and compassionate care.

Firedamage Repair is a service that assesses, cleans, and restores properties damaged by fire. It includes safety checks, debris removal, smoke and soot cleanup, odor control, structural stabilization, and coordinating with insurance for repairs.

A flood and water damage service handles cleanup and restoration after water incidents, like leaks, floods, or burst pipes. It involves assessing damage, pumping out water, drying affected areas, removing damaged materials, disinfecting, and restoring floors, walls, and utilities.

Flood Damage is a service that assesses and repairs water-related harm from floods, including drying out spaces, removing standing water, preventing mold, restoring damaged walls and floors, and ensuring safety and compliance with codes.

Flood Water Damage Removal is a service that helps restore spaces after flooding by removing standing water, drying rooms, treating for mold, and repairing damaged materials to prevent further harm and restore safety and usability.

K.O.S. Restoration, IICRC Certified in water damage restoration, specializes in flood cleanup services for Long Island. Our dedicated team swiftly addresses water damage, removing excess water, drying affected areas, and preventing mold growth. Trust us to restore your property.

K.O.S. Restoration, IICRC Certified in water damage restoration and mold remediation, offers expert flood restoration services across Long Island. Our skilled team quickly addresses water damage, removes excess water, thoroughly dries affected areas, and prevents mold growth.

Flooded Basement is a service that detects, pumps out, and dries water from basements after leaks or spills, stopping moisture, preventing further damage, and restoring the area with dehumidification and quick cleanup.

K.O.S. Restoration provides professional flooring drying services for Long Island. Our expert team uses advanced techniques to quickly dry and restore your floors after water damage, preventing mold growth and further damage. Trust us for efficient and thorough floor drying solutions.

Fully Licensed contracting & Rebuilding is a professional construction service with licensed experts who plan, manage, renovate, and rebuild residential or commercial projects, ensuring safety, permits, quality workmanship, and timely completion.

Hardwood floors damaged by water require immediate care from a qualified professional if there is any hope to saving the flooring. Our technicians are trained in state-of-the-art hardwood wood floor drying. We are able to save floors many other companies have to tear out. Our goal is to get you back in your home faster. Depending on the square footage, replacing hard wood floors can take weeks and several thousand dollars, whereas professional hardwood floor drying from KOS Restoration can be done in a fraction of the time for significantly less than full replacement.

Hardwood Floor Drying Services help restore floors after water damage by removing moisture, controlling humidity, and using specialized equipment to dry and stabilize wood, preventing warping, cracking, and mold growth.

Hardwood Floor, Carpet & Structural Drying provides removal of water damage from wood floors and carpets, plus drying and restoring the building’s structure to prevent warping, mold, and further damage.

Hardwood Floors Damaged is a service that assesses and repairs scratched, warped, or water-stained wooden flooring, including sanding, refinishing, and restoring the floor’s smooth, even appearance.

Home Cleaning is a service that tidies and refreshes living spaces. It involves dusting, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and organizing surfaces to make your home neat, fresh, and comfortable.

Home Repair is a service that fixes and maintains your house, including repairs to plumbing, electrical, walls, floors, and appliances, as well as small improvements and safety upgrades to keep your home functional and comfortable.

Household Cleaning is a service that helps tidy and sanitize your home, including tasks like dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors, washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, and organizing surfaces to keep living spaces fresh and comfortable.

IICRC Certified Mold Remediation is a professional service that detects, contains, removes, and cleans mold growth in buildings, following industry standards to protect health and prevent return of mold after proper remediation and cleanup.

An In-Home Estimate is a home visit by a professional who assesses your space, discusses needs, answers questions, and provides a written price and plan for the project, all in person at your home.

Industrial Air Movers is a service that uses powerful fans and equipment to move large amounts of air in industrial spaces, improving ventilation, drying wet areas, cooling hot machinery, and supporting cleanup and air quality during projects.

Installation is the service of setting up a product or software so it can be used. It involves preparing the space, installing the items or programs, configuring settings, and verifying everything works correctly for the user.

Insurance Claim is the process of requesting a payout from an insurer after a loss or damage. It involves reporting the event, filing forms, providing evidence, and the insurer reviewing and deciding if compensation is due and how much.

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Long Island Water Damage Restoration is a service that quickly fixes water problems in homes or businesses, removes excess moisture, dries surfaces, cleans up mold, and restores damaged areas to prevent further harm and return spaces to normal use.

Moisture Detection identifies and measures water presence in materials or environments using sensors to pinpoint damp areas, track humidity, and trigger alerts for prevention, repair, or remediation.

Mold Contamination is the presence of unwanted mold in a space, which can cause health issues. It involves identifying mold sources, testing levels, removing mold safely, cleaning affected areas, and preventing future growth with moisture control.

Mold Exposure is a service that helps identify, assess, and reduce problems caused by mold in buildings. It involves testing air and surfaces, inspecting moisture sources, and providing steps to clean, remediate, and prevent future mold growth.

Mold Growth is a service that detects and removes mold in homes or buildings, testing for spores, identifying moisture sources, and cleaning or treating affected areas to improve air quality and prevent damage.

Mold Infestation is a service that detects and removes mold in homes or buildings, identifies moisture sources, and prevents future growth through cleaning, treatment, drying, and safety fixes to improve air quality and structure health.

Mold Inspector is a service that checks indoor spaces for mold growth, moisture, and hidden dampness. It involves visual inspection, moisture testing, sample collection if needed, and clear results with remediation recommendations to improve air quality and safety.

Mold Insurance is a policy that helps cover costs from mold damage in your home or business, including cleanup, remediation, and related repairs, often after water leaks or humidity issues, with terms varying by coverage and limits.

Mold Issues is a service that inspects spaces for mold growth, identifies the type of mold, and fixes moisture problems. It includes testing, cleanup, and recommendations to prevent recurrence, ensuring safer air and a healthier environment.

Mold Prevention helps keep spaces dry and mold-free by removing excess moisture, improving ventilation, cleaning regularly, fixing leaks, and using moisture-reducing products to protect health and property.

Mold Problems is a service that helps identify, assess, and remove mold in homes or buildings, protecting indoor air quality. It involves inspection, moisture analysis, mold testing, remediation, and guidance to prevent future growth.

Mold Remediation Projects involve inspecting spaces for mold, safely removing mold growth, cleaning affected areas, and preventing future moisture problems to restore a healthy indoor environment.

Mold Remediation Specialists provide professional cleanup and restoration to remove mold growth from homes or businesses, inspect for moisture sources, fix leaks, and disinfect affected areas to improve air quality and prevent future mold problems.

Mold Removal is a service that detects and removes mold growth from homes or buildings, cleaning affected surfaces, fixing moisture problems, and reducing health risks from mold exposure.

Mold Risks helps identify potential mold problems in buildings, explains causes like moisture and leaks, and guides on inspection steps, prevention, and safe cleanup to protect indoor air quality.

Mold Testing checks for mold growth in a home or building by collecting air and surface samples, sending them to a lab, and reporting what kinds of mold are present and at what levels. It helps identify health risks and guide remediation steps.

K.O.S. Restoration is IICRC Certified in mold cleaning, offering expert services across Long Island. Our skilled team effectively removes mold, ensuring your property is safe and healthy. Trust us for thorough mold remediation that prevents future growth and protects your home or business.

K.O.S. Restoration, IICRC Certified in mold damage restoration, serves Long Island with expert mold removal and damage repair. Our skilled team ensures thorough cleanup, addressing damage and preventing future growth. Trust us for comprehensive, reliable mold restoration.

K.O.S. Restoration offers professional mold inspection services for Long Island. Our experienced team thoroughly inspects your property to identify mold presence and potential issues. Trust us for accurate assessments and peace of mind, ensuring a safe and healthy environment.

K.O.S. Restoration provides expert mold mitigation services across Long Island. Our skilled team effectively removes mold, addresses affected areas, and implements preventive measures to ensure long-term protection. Trust us for comprehensive and reliable mold mitigation, keeping your property safe.

K.O.S. Restoration, IICRC Certified in mold remediation, serves Long Island with expert mold removal and prevention. Our skilled team effectively eliminates mold, treats affected areas, and implements measures to keep your property safe and healthy. Trust us for reliable mold remediation.

Needed Water Damage Restoration is a service that helps recover from water accidents—removing moisture, drying structures, fixing water-damaged walls and floors, preventing mold, and restoring your home or business to its original condition.

Pressure Washed is a cleaning service that uses high-pressure water to remove dirt, grime, and stains from exterior surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, siding, and decks, restoring their look without damaging the material when done correctly.

Property Inspection is a thorough check of a home or building to assess its condition, safety, and systems. It involves inspecting structure, roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and finishes, noting defects, and reporting findings for buyers, sellers, or landlords.

Restoration Certification is a credential for professionals who restore and preserve buildings, artworks, or ecosystems. It involves training, standards, and exams to verify skills, methods, safety, and ethical practices in restoration work.

Restore Your Home is a service that helps repair and rebuild your home after damage, offering assessment, cleanup, informed planning, and skilled craftsmanship to restore safety, comfort, and normal living conditions.

Restoring Your Property is a service that repairs and rebuilds homes after damage, such as from fire, water, or storms. It involves assessment, securing the site, cleaning, repairing structure and systems, and finishing touches to restore safety and livability.

Roof Tarp is a temporary protective covering placed over a damaged or leaking roof to keep rain out while permanent repairs are planned. It involves securing a waterproof tarp over the area, sealing edges, and ensuring it stays in place during weather.

Roof Tarp Installation is the process of covering a damaged or exposed roof with a waterproof tarp to protect the inside from weather. It involves measuring, securing the tarp with ropes and fasteners, and checking for gaps to keep water out.

Septic Systems are on-site wastewater treatment units that collect, break down, and safely dispose of household waste in a buried tank and drain field, involving installation, maintenance, inspections, pumping, and repair to prevent drainage and odor problems.

Sewage Backup is a service that detects and clears sewage leaks or blockages in your plumbing, removing backed-up waste, cleaning affected areas, and restoring normal wastewater flow to prevent damage and health hazards.

A sewage back-up is considered the most dangerous type of water damage event due to the likelihood of hazardous waste also known as category 3 or “black water” flooding. The cause of black water may be drains, broken pipes, sewer backup, foundation cracks, toilet or septic system overflow, or stagnant liquid that has begun to support bacterial growth. If you have a sewage backup problem, don’t risk your health, let our experienced team handle a sewage clean up for you. Effectively completing a sewage clean up after a sewage backup requires specialized training. Our highly experienced technicians are biohazard-certified and available when you them: 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

Sewage Cleanup and Restoration is a service that removes contaminated wastewater and sewage from homes, then cleans, sanitizes, dries, and restores the space to safe, dry condition, preventing mold and further damage.

K.O.S. Restoration provides professional sewage cleanup services for Long Island. Our experienced team quickly and safely removes sewage, sanitizes affected areas, and restores your property to a clean, healthy state. Trust us for efficient and thorough sewage cleanup, ensuring your peace of mind.

Sewer Backup is a service that cleans up and repairs damage from sewage flooding in homes or businesses. It includes safe cleanup, deodorizing, sanitizing, drying, and restoring plumbing, with tips to prevent future backups.

Sewer Services provides the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of underground sewer lines and related infrastructure to prevent blockages, manage waste water, and ensure safe, reliable drainage for homes and businesses.

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Soaked Carpets is a cleaning service that removes moisture and removes stains from carpets, using water extraction, drying, and deodorizing techniques to make carpets dry, clean, and fresh again.

Steam Cleaning is a cleaning service that uses hot steam to loosen dirt, kill germs, and refresh surfaces like floors, upholstery, and bathrooms. It involves a steam machine, cleaning agents if needed, and quick drying for a fresh, hygienic result.

We understand the trauma and stress water damage can cause to homeowners. Effectively restoring water-damaged materials requires proficient extraction of liquid water, followed by creating conditions that encourage rapid evaporation. When you call KOS, our experts will restore your property as quickly as possible while using the most effective tools and techniques. This includes drywall, insulation and other structural components that may have become subject to excessive flooding. Effective extraction is a critical component of successful structural drying. Excess water must be absorbed, drained, pumped or vacuum extracted properly. This may require multiple extractions to decrease drying time so structural damage does not spread and cause further property loss.

Surface Cleaning is a service that removes dirt, dust, and stains from surfaces such as floors, countertops, and walls using appropriate methods and cleaners, leaving the area clean, safe, and ready for use.

Tear Out is a service where you remove or extract a specific part from a larger item, like taking out pages, sections, or damaged bits, leaving the rest intact and ready to reuse or repair.

Tile Floor is a service that installs and replaces floor tiles, including measuring, removing old flooring, preparing the surface, laying tiles, grouting, and sealing for a durable, easy-to-clean tiled floor.

Toilet Overflow is a service that detects and fixes toilet backup problems, preventing sewage backups. It involves diagnosing causes, clearing clogs, and restoring proper drainage to keep toilets flushing safely and reliably.

Toxic Mold is a service that tests, identifies, and remediates mold growth in buildings to protect indoor air quality and health. It involves inspections, sampling, containment, cleaning, and preventive measures to remove harmful mold and prevent return.

Wall Drying is a service that removes moisture from walls after leaks or flooding using air movers, dehumidifiers, and controlled drying to prevent damage, mold, and warping, while restoring normal humidity and stability in indoor spaces.

Washing Machine Overflows is a service that helps fix and prevent water spilling from washing machines, diagnosing causes like clogged drains or faulty hoses, and installing or replacing parts to stop leaks and protect floors and appliances.

Water & Flood Damage Services restores and cleans up after water incidents, removes excess water, dries and dehumidifies, treats for mold, repairs damaged building parts, and helps prevent future issues through prevention tips and guidance.

Water Damage Drying is a service that removes unwanted water from spaces after leaks or floods and dries out walls, floors, and furniture using pumps, pumps, fans, and dehumidifiers to prevent mold and further damage.

Water Damage Event is a service that helps assess and address water-related problems in buildings, including assessing damage, drying out spaces, removing water, preventing mold, and restoring affected areas to safe, functional condition.

Water Damage In Your Home helps assess, prevent, and fix water-related problems inside a house, including leaks, flooding, drying, and restoration to prevent mold and structural damage.

Water Damage Restoration and Mold Remediation is cleaning up after leaks or floods, drying and removing moisture, repairing damage, and safely removing mold to restore a safe, dry, and healthy indoor space.

Water Damage Restoration Process is a service that identifies and stops leaks, removes standing water, dries and dehumidifies the area, cleans and sanitizes surfaces, and restores your property to its pre-damage condition, helping prevent mold and further damage.

Water Pipes is a service that installs and repairs plumbing pipes for homes or buildings, delivering clean water and guiding leak fixes, pipe replacements, and routine maintenance to prevent water damage.

Water Pumping is a service that moves water from one place to another using pumps. It involves installing, operating, and maintaining pumps and piping to provide a steady water supply for homes, farms, or industrial uses, often adjusting flow and pressure.

Water Pumping & Extraction is a service that uses pumps to move water from one place to another, such as from wells or flooded areas, and may include removing excess water, filtering or delivering it to storage or use points.

Water Removal And Drying is a service that quickly removes standing water and dries out areas after flooding or leaks, using pumps, vacuums, dehumidifiers, and fans to prevent damage, mold, and odors while restoring normal conditions.

K.O.S. Restoration provides top-tier water damage cleanup and repair services across Long Island. We specialize in swift, reliable solutions to restore your property after leaks, floods, or other water-related incidents. Trust our expert team to handle your restoration needs with care and efficiency

K.O.S. Restoration, IICRC Certified, specializes in water damage-related mold removal across Long Island. Our expert team quickly addresses water damage, effectively removes mold, and ensures your property is safe and healthy. Trust us for thorough and reliable mold removal services.

Water removal is the process of safely removing excess water from a space or object, using pumps, pumps, or vacuum systems. It involves assessing moisture, stopping sources, drying surfaces, and preventing damage or mold after floods, spills, or leaks.

Wet Carpets is a service that quickly dries and cleans soaked carpets after spills or floods, using dehumidifiers and specialized cleaners to remove moisture, odor, and dirt, preventing mold and damage while restoring carpet usability.

Wood Floor Drying is a service that quickly removes moisture from wood floors after spills or water damage, using desiccants, heaters, or fans to dry the boards evenly and prevent warping, staining, or swelling.