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Find a Location

Service Master by Rice has 9 locations, listed below.

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    • Service Master by Rice

      7555 University Ave Clive, IA 50325-1245

      BBB Accredited Business
    • Service Master by Rice

      915 Blairs Ferry Rd Marion, IA 52302-3108

      BBB Accredited Business
    • Service Master by Rice

      302 N Main St Carroll, IA 51401-2737

      BBB Accredited Business
    • Service Master by Rice

      1101 W 7th St Atlantic, IA 50022-1622

    • Service Master by Rice

      3516 Maple Dr Fort Dodge, IA 50501-6423

      BBB Accredited Business

    Business ProfileforService Master by Rice

    Fire and Water Damage Restoration
    Multi Location Business
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.5/5stars

    Average of 2 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 6/13/2016

    Years in Business: 70

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    This company offers fire, water and mold damage restoration. Also specializing in carpet, rug, tile, grout and furniture cleaning. The company offers home warranties to home owners.

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Service Master by Rice has 9 locations, listed below.

    *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

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      • Service Master by Rice

        7555 University Ave Clive, IA 50325-1245

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Service Master by Rice

        915 Blairs Ferry Rd Marion, IA 52302-3108

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Service Master by Rice

        302 N Main St Carroll, IA 51401-2737

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Service Master by Rice

        1101 W 7th St Atlantic, IA 50022-1622

      • Service Master by Rice

        3516 Maple Dr Fort Dodge, IA 50501-6423

        BBB Accredited Business
      Location of This Business
      7555 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325-1245
      Years in Business:
      70
      Business Started:
      1/1/1954
      Business Incorporated:
      4/16/1984
      Accredited Since:
      6/13/2016
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • AJS Of Des Moines Inc
      • The Servicemaster Co.
      Business Management
      • Austin Rice Jr., Owner
      • Joe Rice, Owner
      • Randall Roovaart, General Manager
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Austin Rice Jr., Owner
      Additional Contact Information

      Phone Numbers

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      Customer Complaints

      1 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      05/25/2021

      Complaint Type:
      Sales and Advertising Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Complaint Details Unavailable

      Customer Reviews

      2 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      No Stars R

      1 star

      04/29/2023

      Do not use this company. They don't give quote up front. Lie and say insurance company will cover and they don't get approval from insurance company. Blind sided with huge bill after the fact. Predatory business practices taking advantage of people is difficult situation.

      Service Master by Rice Response

      05/02/2023

      May 2, 2023 
      RE: Review of ServiceMaster by Rice by Anna ***** 
      Ms. ******* review of ServiceMaster by Rice is erroneous and unjustified. The services performed by ServiceMaster by Rice were performed and priced in accordance with insurance industry standards. This fact was confirmed by the Ms. ******* Insurance Company paying for our invoices to the limit of her policy. 
      Invoices for our services totaled $21,656.84. The Insurance Company paid $20,000.00. the insured had a deductible of $1,000. ServiceMaster by Rice has forgiven the remaining $656,84. We did so not as a concession to any of Ms. ******* erroneous allegations. 
      It is difficult to understand how someone who had all the charges paid for except for a $1,000 deductible can make such outlandish statements as "blindsiqed with huge bill after the fact" and 
      "Predatory business practices taking advantage of people in difficult situations". The Better Business Bureau performs a valuable service in identifying service providers who are not performing in a professional manner. Fortunately, the process of the BBB also allows for responses to allegations that are without merit and intended to tarnish firms operating in a proper manner. If you have questions, or desire any additional information, please contact Joe Rice, Owner at 515-274-9109. Thank you. 

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