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Professional Odor Removal Services

  • The #1 Choice in Cleanup and Restoration 
  • 24/7 Emergency Odor Removal Service 
  • Providing Residential and Commercial Odor Removal Near You 
  • Proprietary Cleaning Solutions, Techniques, and Equipment

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SERVPRO of St. Mary's County
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Need Odor Removal?

A rodent passed away inside your living room wall. Your tenant moved out, but the cigarette smell refuses to leave the apartment. Or maybe you’ve got a bigger problem like mold or a sewage backup. Trying to remove the smell of something like tobacco, pet urine, or mold can be daunting and frustrating. It can also turn out to be temporary. 

When your home is struck by an unpleasant odor, let SERVPRO take care of it. Our advanced odor removal services don’t just mask the smell, they identify the source and eleminate eliminate it. In extreme cases that can include removing plywood subfloor or drywall. 

We can help with odors from: 

  • Mold  
  • Fire  
  • Cigarette and cigar smoke  
  • Marijuana  
  • Pets 
  • Pests and Rodents

The SERVPRO team uses specialized cleaning solutions, techniques, and equipment to ensure your house smells fresh—and keeps smelling fresh. 

SERVPRO’s 4-Step Odor Removal Process


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Remove the Odor Source

Debris containing odor-causing residues will continue to give off odors. That’s why we deal with the source of the odor first.

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Clean Residues From Surfaces

After the source of the odor is removed, it’s important to thoroughly clean surfaces to deodorize them effectively. If not properly cleaned, tiny particles of the odor-causing residues will continue to smell.

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Recreate the Conditions That Caused Odor Penetration

We apply deodorizer in a method similar to how the odor-causing substances originally penetrated a surface. If smoke created the smell, for instance, deodorizing smoke or fog might be most effective. 

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Seal Surfaces Exposed To Unpleasant Odors

Severe situations may require sealing if odor removal would be insufficient.

Commercial Odor Removal Services

Removing persistent smells from your commercial property—office, warehouse, hospital, apartments, and more—can be quite a challenge. Unpleasant smells can drive customers away and make things difficult for employees. Getting rid of the odor, completely and quickly, can avoid interruption of your normal operations. 

Our uniquely trained professionals will work with you to get your company smelling fresh and back to business as quickly as possible, keeping downtime and lost revenue to a minimum.

What our
customers are saying

Tim did a great job cleaning our carpets both upstairs and down. He was on time and he and his crew were courteous and efficient. We have used them numerous times and we’re very satisfied.

Dan McNamara

Our experience with SERVPRO of St. Mary’s & Calvert Counties included excellent personnel and workmanship, along with some frustrating coordination, estimating, and quality-control issues. The finished basement looks fantastic, and despite the issues below, we would use them again. Frank handled the initial cleanup and damage assessment. He was prompt, friendly, communicative, and gave helpful recommendations without pressuring us to use SERVPRO for reconstruction. Dylan, our estimator, and Kanyn, our project supervisor, were both personable and knowledgeable. Kanyn was especially responsive throughout the project. Casey was kind and professional, and Robby maintained communication during the contents portion. The flooring installation by Edgar and his crew was spectacular. We upgraded from carpet to LVP throughout the finished basement, including the bedrooms, bathroom, and stairs. The flooring completely transformed the space and their work deserves recognition. The project did have several coordination issues. Some delays were understandable, such as insurance approvals and personnel availability, while others appeared avoidable. There were delays in estimate submissions, an initial submission missing an attachment, difficulty obtaining updated estimates, and occasional communication breakdowns between departments. The flooring and coordinating stair components also were not thoroughly vetted before estimating. We ultimately researched and located a compatible stair nose ourselves, and I identified a significant quantity error in the estimate that could have materially increased the final bill. It was corrected, but it raised concerns about attention to detail. The pack-out crew was courteous and treated our belongings respectfully, but the process seemed disorganized at times. The pack-back experience was much better: two gentlemen returned our belongings efficiently, carefully staged everything where requested, and completed the unloading quickly. Two items were damaged during contents handling; the damage was documented and I am still awaiting the outcome. Although the main flooring installation was excellent, some finishing details initially fell short. Several sections of shoe molding had misaligned miters, exposed or unfinished cuts, and visible gaps beneath the trim or around door jambs. Minor debris and paint splatter were also left behind. Kanyn did offer a final walkthrough, which I declined because of scheduling and told him I would reach out if I found anything. After I documented the issues, SERVPRO chose to stand behind its warranty rather than provide a workmanship credit. Kanyn and Casey personally returned, inspected the concerns, and the corrections were completed to our satisfaction. The final billing process also required close review. I found charges for work that had not been performed, including bathroom flooring removal, vanity toe-kick removal/reset, and door/window trim painting. I also questioned the post-construction cleaning charge because I still had to sweep, mop, and remove paint splatter myself. SERVPRO revised the estimate, removed the applicable charges, and reduced the cleaning allowance. Overall, every employee I dealt with was polite and personable, and the primary flooring installation exceeded my expectations. The biggest areas for improvement are coordination, communication between departments, estimating accuracy, material verification, and final quality control. The process required more homeowner involvement than expected, but SERVPRO ultimately stood behind its work and addressed the concerns we raised. Our basement looks fantastic, and we appreciate everyone who contributed to the final result.

Brian Franzi

I want to shout out Frank Turner and his staff for coming out so quickly to take care of our needs! I appreciate it more than you realize. Even though I’ll be displaced for a few months, I do appreciate you coming out within hours of me calling you

Amii Ridgell

ServPro was a lifesaver for us. They came out promptly and took care of us. Frank, Matt, and Brad were the epitome of professionalism and care. I will not hesitate to call ServPro again.

Jeff McGill

My experience was fantastic, and I contribute that to Scott's hard work and insight. I had a water heater fail and dump water all over my first floor requiring the removal of linoleum and carpet. He was fantastic to work with. Thank you!

Russ N

Frank and Brad did a great job removing molded drywall in the kitchen. They cleaned up and left no mess. Thanks!

Matt Dement

I’d barely gotten off the phone with our insurance adjuster when ServPro called to schedule an appointment. I assumed they would come the next day but no - they were there that afternoon and worked until 9:00 pm! When we first encountered the water damage we felt overwhelmed but ServPro’s crew quickly gave us confidence that they knew what they were doing. In three days, all trace of the initial water intrusion had been eliminated and we were able to begin the repair phase of the project.

Danny Campbell

Tim and Alan were fantastic! Finished on time with no hidden fees! My carpet has only looked better when it was brand new. I would definitely recommend the Servpro team to others!

Tony Rust

I had a flood in my laundry room with a ton of water damage. This company saved me! Servpro did an amazing job! Ricky and his team listened to what I had to say, diagnosed everything while coaching me, did it with patience and had solid customer service. I seriously could not recommend a better company. This team in particular reminded me that there is still good and honest people in this world. Hats off to the crew that helped me and Servpro as a whole!

Michael Gleason

About Us

About SERVPRO in St. Mary’s County

Property damage is easier to face when the team helping you can explain the process without making it sound like a science lecture. SERVPRO brings nearly 40 years of restoration experience to homes and businesses in California, MD, with support for water, fire, mold, storm, cleaning, biohazard, contents, and reconstruction needs.

Our team is fully insured and licensed as a Maryland Home Improvement Contractor. SERVPRO also brings advanced industry training, including IICRC certification in water damage restoration, structural drying, fire and smoke remediation, mold remediation, odor control, health and safety, and carpet care.

Local Knowledge, Practical Guidance

Properties in California, MD deal with humid stretches, heavy rain, changing temperatures, and busy daily use. Around Three Notch Road and the Patuxent River Naval Air Station area, homes, apartments, offices, and commercial spaces can face everything from appliance leaks to smoke odor, storm moisture, and mold concerns.

SERVPRO starts with an inspection, then explains what was found and what steps make sense. Depending on the situation, that may include water extraction, drying equipment, containment, air scrubbers, deodorization, contents cleaning, board-up, or construction support.

A Steady Team for the Next Step

We know property damage can feel like a lot to juggle. SERVPRO keeps the process clear, respectful, and focused on your property’s needs. Contact SERVPRO to learn how our team can help restore comfort and confidence in your space.

Vincent Whittles
Vincent Whittles
Owner of SERVPRO of St. Mary's County

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