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What to Do if You are Feeling Suicidal and Need Help
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What to Do When a Suicide Happens
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Coping With a Loved One’s Suicide
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Joel Akers conducted an onsite review of the scope of work and provided an estimate to completely clean out three houses and six garages in a small community in Northern Iowa. A collaborative agreement was reached and Joel and team started work approximately a month later. The scope of work was accomplished in five days. The team worked steadily at the job and were professional and friendly. Joel arranged all large dumpsters needed for the job. Basic cleanup was accomplished at each work site. Each day they had us review certain items per our criteria to determine whether to hold or dispose. The volume of work accomplished was significant. I recommend Bio One; they are easy to talk to and work with!
Marilyn Boyce, Cedar Rapids, 11/2021
Bio-One did an awesome job! I hired them to clean up my old, 100 year old, creepy basement which isn’t the type of thing they normally do (they are used to much more difficult jobs!). The owner came by for a free estimate and got my basement cleaned the next week. The staff were respectful and kind. They set out all of my belongings, let me go through them, and disposed of the items I didn’t want. Most importantly, the basement is squeaky clean now!! Would recommend!
Michelle Ray, Waterloo, 8/2022
We hired Bio-One of DSM for an extensive home trash out, and I couldn't have been happier with the work they did. They were thorough, detail-oriented, understanding and also kind. I received estimates from two similar services in the DSM metro. Bio-One was slightly more, but they were absolutely worth every penny and they went above and beyond. Working with the crew from Bio-One made a really tough situation for our family so much easier, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for this type of service.
Kristine White, Des Moines, 8/2024
after making the call It was suggested that I refer to Joel as my friend when convincing a relative to have their home cleaned out after many years of hoarding. “My friend” Joel coached me thru an overwhelming situation. Joel and his team were wonderful to work with. Bio-One’s kindness and professional expertise got my family thru quite an ordeal. My family member has a healthy living situation now thanks to my trusted friend.
deborah, Des Moines, 09/25/2021
Professional, caring, extremely helpful. And very caring. I cannot recommend this company enough. I would give them five stars. They had to deal with an absolute mess and they did it with respect and kindness. I do not know what we would've done without them because this project was way too much for two people to handle.
Teri, Des Moines, 6/2024
Thank you to Isaac and his team. Thorough and efficient, a hardworking team with compassion. I will forever be thankful you answered my call and made an unbearable situation more tolerable.
Diane Biamonte, Polk County, 06/2023
Dear Joel/Bio-One: Just wanted express the tremendous satisfaction that we have for the services you provided (consultation, mold remediation, recommendations) & gratitude for the way you assisted us during such an emotional/stressful time. We were immediately able to set up a time when you could come asses the property/structure & estimate treatment. Your professionalism in dealing with such a multi-faceted situation was readily apparent, as you shared knowledge & compassion. Possibly the most important reason why we chose you/your company to help us in the "reclaiming" of our mother’s home was how personable & honest you were with us throughout the entire process. You were absolutely terrific in listening to our concerns & giving thoughtful advice on how to better deal with issues. God Bless! V.U.D.M.K.W.
Central Iowa client, Cedar Rapids, 10/06/2019
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Bio-One of Des Moines
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Establishing trust is key
An experienced team member will introduce themselves, tour the property, and learn about your unique needs, expectations, and goals.
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We are mindful of personal property and valuables
Our technicians make it a priority to try to find and save items of value such as wallets, keys, coin collections, legal documents, photo albums, baseball cards, or more.
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Your satisfaction is important
We want to make sure you are satisfied and happy with our work. If for some reason something else needs to be done, we are here for you.