WHEELING — Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration, headquartered in Wheeling, is proud that readers of The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register have named it best in the area when it comes to carpet, rug and upholstery cleaning, fire and water damage restoration and home and business cleaning.

A family owned business, Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration has been serving Ohio Valley home and business owners for more than 40 years.

“Our employees are our most valuable resource,” said President Robert Contraguerro Sr. “By giving them the latest tools and technology, we are able to return property to its pre-emergency condition.”

Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration is embracing restoration science with state-of-the-art drying equipment and thermal imaging producing real-time data. The latest botanical and whole-room disinfection systems ensure structures are safe to return.

Panhandle is regarded as a leader in the disaster restoration industry with more than 125 employees and a fleet of more than 100 vehicles.

They respond 24 hours a day and can handle multiple losses at any size property.

As members of Disaster Kleenup International, Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration can connect with more than 400 independent member companies, sharing knowledge and resources to respond to emergencies. Panhandle has added locations in Pittsburgh and Morgantown to speed regional responses, along with a kitchen and bath showroom in Wheeling where customers select new finishes and move their projects forward.

Contraguerro expressed his gratitude to the Ohio Valley for Panhandle’s continued success and looks forward to the future working alongside his three sons, Bob Jr., Tom, and Josh.