# Harper Special Services > Harper Special Services is a locally owned restoration and general contracting company serving Savannah, Georgia, Hilton Head, South Carolina, and surrounding Lowcountry communities. The company provides 24/7 water damage restoration, fire and smoke cleanup, mold remediation, storm damage restoration, sewage cleanup, emergency plumbing, property protection, roofing, contents cleaning, and reconstruction services. Its IICRC-certified team manages projects from emergency mitigation and damage documentation through structural repairs and complete rebuilding. ## Services - [Services](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/services/): This page provides an overview of Harper Special Services’ emergency restoration, property cleanup, reconstruction, emergency plumbing, and general contracting services. It helps homeowners and businesses find the appropriate service for water, fire, mold, storm, roofing, structural, or contents damage. ## News - [How Bad is Flooding in Savannah?](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/blogs/how-bad-is-flooding-in-savannah/): This article examines Savannah’s flood risk from heavy rain, hurricanes, tropical storms, storm surge, high tides, low elevations, and drainage limitations. It explains that properties outside designated high-risk flood zones may still experience flooding and outlines why rapid extraction, sanitizing, drying, and moisture control are important. - [How Quickly Do I Need My Water Damage To Be Addressed?](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/blogs/how-quickly-do-i-need-my-water-damage-to-be-addressed/): This article explains why water damage should be addressed immediately, ideally within the first 24 hours. It describes how standing water can spread into hidden materials, increase repair costs, weaken building components, and create conditions that support mold growth. - [Quick Guide: Is Water Damage Covered by Insurance?](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/blogs/quick-guide-is-water-damage-covered-by-insurance/): This guide explains that homeowners insurance commonly covers sudden and accidental water damage from events such as burst pipes and appliance failures. It also discusses common exclusions involving outside flooding, sewer backups, gradual leaks, poor maintenance, deductibles, documentation, and separate coverage endorsements. - [Water Damage Restoration Cost: What Homeowners Should Expect](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/blogs/water-damage-restoration-cost/): This article explains the typical cost range for water damage restoration and the factors that influence the final price. It discusses affected square footage, water contamination level, structural repairs, mold remediation, drying requirements, and the severity of the damage. ## About & Contact - [About](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/about/): The About page explains Harper Special Services’ history, values, certifications, and experience in restoration and construction. It describes the company’s development from a pressure-washing business into a full-service Savannah restoration contractor with more than 50 years of combined industry experience. - [Careers](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/careers/): The Careers page provides information for applicants interested in joining Harper Special Services in restoration, estimating, project management, sales, administration, or related positions. It outlines available benefits and provides both an online application and a downloadable employment application. - [Contact](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/contact/): he Contact page allows property owners to request restoration help, general contracting services, or a project estimate from Harper Special Services. It lists the Savannah office location, regular office hours, contact information, and 24/7 emergency calling availability. - [Our Team](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/our-team/): The Our Team page introduces the company’s ownership, operations staff, mitigation technicians, estimators, project managers, reconstruction specialists, and administrative personnel. It explains the team’s commitment to training, professional growth, communication, and supporting customers throughout the restoration process. ## General - [Testimonials](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/testimonials/): The testimonials page features customer experiences involving water mitigation, mold remediation, reconstruction, flooring, roofing, and insurance-related restoration projects. Reviews frequently discuss the company’s response times, communication, professionalism, organization, and quality of work. - [Basement Flood Damage Cleanup](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/basement-flood-damage/): Harper Special Services provides 24/7 extraction, cleanup, moisture detection, structural drying, and repairs for flooded basements and crawlspaces. The page addresses water damage caused by plumbing failures, sump pump problems, sewage backups, foundation leaks, groundwater, heavy rain, and stormwater intrusion. - [Broken & Burst Pipe Water Damage](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/broken-burst-pipe-water-damage/): Harper Special Services provides 24/7 cleanup after broken, leaking, frozen, or burst pipes affect homes and businesses in the Savannah area. Services include standing-water extraction, hidden-moisture detection, structural drying, damaged-material removal, cleaning, repairs, reconstruction, and insurance documentation. - [Commercial Water Damage Restoration](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/commercial-water-damage-restoration/): This page covers emergency water damage cleanup for offices, stores, restaurants, warehouses, healthcare facilities, multifamily buildings, and other commercial properties. Harper Special Services coordinates extraction, drying, material removal, contents protection, repairs, reconstruction, documentation, and communication with owners, tenants, managers, and insurance representatives. - [Emergency Plumbing](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/emergency-plumbing/): The emergency plumbing page covers burst pipes, frozen pipes, leaking water heaters, overflowing toilets, drain backups, sewage problems, and active water-line failures. Harper Special Services can stop the source, extract water, locate hidden moisture, dry the structure, sanitize affected areas, and repair resulting property damage. - [Emergency Services](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/emergency-services/): Harper Special Services provides 24/7 emergency restoration for water, fire, smoke, mold, storm, and other property damage in the Savannah area. The company can manage water extraction, emergency board-up, roof tarping, debris removal, contents cleaning, mitigation, repairs, and full reconstruction. - [Fire & Smoke Damage](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/fire-smoke-damage/): Harper Special Services provides 24/7 fire and smoke damage cleanup, stabilization, odor treatment, contents restoration, structural drying, and reconstruction. The team addresses fire damage together with smoke, soot, odors, contamination, and water left by firefighting efforts. - [Water Damage](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/): The Harper Special Services homepage presents the company’s 24/7 water damage cleanup and restoration services for Savannah and surrounding communities. It explains the restoration process, common causes of water damage, insurance coordination, available emergency services, and the company’s ability to handle mitigation through reconstruction. - [Water Extraction](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/water-extraction/): Harper Special Services provides 24/7 standing-water extraction for homes and commercial properties affected by leaks, flooding, burst pipes, appliance failures, roof damage, or sewage backups. After removing visible water, the team checks for concealed moisture and performs structural drying, cleaning, material removal, and restoration as needed. - [Water Leak Detection](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/water-leak-detection/): Harper Special Services uses moisture meters, moisture mapping, thermal imaging, and property inspections to locate hidden water damage. The service helps identify moisture behind walls, beneath flooring, above ceilings, inside cabinets, and around plumbing before cleanup, drying, and repairs begin. - [Mold Removal](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/mold-removal/): Harper Special Services provides professional mold removal and remediation for properties affected by moisture and indoor mold growth. The process includes inspection, containment, mold removal, ventilation, structural drying, prevention recommendations, and repairs to affected areas. - [Storm Damage](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/storm-damage/): The storm damage page covers emergency cleanup and repair after hurricanes, wind, hail, fallen trees, roof damage, flooding, and other severe weather events. Services include emergency board-up, roof tarping, debris removal, water extraction, structural drying, damage assessment, and reconstruction. - [Contents Cleaning](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/contents-cleaning/): Harper Special Services inventories, packs, cleans, stores, and restores belongings damaged by water, fire, smoke, mold, or storms. Contents services may include furniture restoration, electronics cleaning, document recovery, clothing restoration, upholstery cleaning, secure storage, and return of restored items. - [Sewage Backup Cleanup](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/sewage-backup-cleanup/): Harper Special Services provides sewage water extraction, contaminated debris removal, cleaning, disinfection, odor treatment, drying, and moisture control. The page explains why professional cleanup is important when sewage affects flooring, walls, cabinets, belongings, and other porous building materials. - [Emergency Board-Up](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/emergency-board-up/): Harper Special Services provides 24/7 board-up services for properties exposed by fire, storms, vandalism, vehicle impacts, or structural damage. Temporary boarding and weather protection help secure broken windows, doors, walls, and other openings until permanent repairs can begin. - [Roof Tarps](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/roof-tarps/): The roof tarp page explains temporary roof protection for buildings damaged by storms, fires, fallen trees, leaks, and other disasters. Harper Special Services installs secure, weather-resistant tarps to reduce additional water intrusion while permanent roof repairs or replacement are arranged. - [Water Damage Restoration Services](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/water-damage-restoration-services/): This service hub connects visitors with Harper Special Services’ residential water damage, commercial restoration, basement flooding, broken pipe cleanup, storm damage, leak detection, and water extraction pages. It explains the company’s 24/7 availability, insurance coordination, IICRC certification, local ownership, and service coverage across Savannah, Hilton Head, and nearby communities. - [Debris Removal](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/debris-removal/): Harper Special Services removes storm debris, damaged furniture, fallen branches, broken glass, drywall, construction waste, and fire- or water-damaged materials. The service helps make residential and commercial properties safer and prepares affected areas for cleanup, repairs, and reconstruction. - [Restoration & General Contracting](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/restoration-contracting/): Harper Special Services provides structural repairs, remodeling, reconstruction, roofing, flooring, demolition, additions, and other general contracting services. The company can continue from emergency mitigation into rebuilding, allowing property owners to use one contractor for cleanup and permanent repairs. - [Roofing](https://www.harperspecialservices.com/roofing/): Harper Special Services provides residential and commercial roofing installation, replacement, inspection, repair, and storm-damage solutions in Savannah and Hilton Head. 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