Have you ever noticed how hard it is to get rid of junk? For most folks, junk is a collection of unwanted items and appliances just begging to be thrown out. But for whatever reason - work obligations, busy schedules, over-worked brains, or plain old procrastination - we're woefully content to let the junk sit. If you're sick and tired of all the old, junky items in your home and want more room to live and play, you need junk removal in Columbia, SC, today.
At Labor Bros, we mix the most comprehensive junk removal in town with the highest quality general labor services available. That makes Labor Bros your one-stop shop for all your junk hauling and labor needs, from house cleaning to power washing and just about everything in between. Our customers choose Labor Bros because we prioritize friendly, helpful customer service and good old-fashioned hard work. We take pride in our work, and you see evidence of that with each of our Labor Bros, who are anxious to work hard for you, no matter the size of the project. We're very proud of the fact that we're locally owned and operated. We know the local roads, grew up in these parts, and know the people. As such, we offer fair and competitive pricing for all our customers, whether they're new or returning.
Our goal is to make your life easy, so you can focus on the most important aspects of life while we handle the hard stuff. We understand that your life is busy, and you probably don't have the time or energy to haul away old junk or climb up on a ladder to trim your trees. Why risk a trip to the emergency room when you can call the Labor Bros to handle the heavy lifting? At the end of the day, we do the jobs that you can't or just don't want to do - and that makes us happy. Just click or call and consider it done!
Our fully trained Labor Bros have extensive experience, unmatched work ethic, and crazy cardio. This combo lets them tackle a wide variety of junk removal and labor service projects, including:
On average, the typical American creates more than four pounds of waste every day. That figure doesn't include the items in your home that need to be hauled away but remain for whatever reason. The reality is most South Carolina residents have tons of junk lying around that they don't need. Unfortunately, most of us don't have the time or patience to get rid of these items in an efficient, eco-friendly way. That's where Labor Bros junk removal swoops in to save the day.
If you have never used or even heard of junk removal, don't sweat it - we've got you covered. Junk removal is an on-call service that removes all of the old trash and junk from your home or business. It works like this:
You give our office a call or use our online contact form to set up an appointment. You let us know how much junk we'll be hauling in our junk removal trucks. You then choose a time and date for an appointment, and the Labor Bros will be there on time, ready to work.
Once you give us the green light, our team will get to work hauling all your old debris and junk items from your home or office. It's that simple!
We'll come to your location to get the full scope of the job we're completing for you. Once we do, you get a no-obligation, affordable quote.
Here at Labor Bros, we've hauled away an incredible amount of junk since we opened our doors. Whether it's the hundreds of unsightly, heavy mattresses or old, unusable TVs, our crew has hauled some serious junk over the years. For each truckload of junk that we remove from a home or business, we work hard to donate applicable items and recycle others, to give back to the community and keep it clean.
When it comes to junk removal in Columbia, SC, here are some of the most common items we remove:
Even the best mattresses will need to be replaced with enough time. Over the years, your mattress will begin to break down, causing you more pain than pleasure when your head hits the pillow. When your quality of sleep is affected, so too is your day-to-day life and wellbeing. To make matters worse, your old mattress is a haven for dead skin cells, hair, and even bugs. When it gets to this point, it's time to get rid of your mattress. Unfortunately, that can be easier said than done, especially if you're working 40 hours a week and must balance a family too. Luckily, the Labor Bros can remove your old mattress quicker than it takes you to snooze on a Sunday afternoon.
Labor Bros Pro Tip: Mattress parts like steel springs, wooden frames, and coils can often be donated or recycled. Our team is happy to handle this part of the junk removal process, so you don't have to!
If you plan on upgrading your kitchen, chances are you will need to update your old fridge too. Refrigerators are notorious for being big, clunky, hazardous appliances to remove. Most folks don't want to deal with the lengthy process of removing the appliance and disposing of it safely. That's where the Labor Bros come in! Whether you have a regular-sized fridge at your home or several large chest freezers at your business, the Labor Bros are here to haul them away today.
Labor Bros Pro Tip: Remember, many refrigerators and freezers have harmful chemicals that need to be disposed of properly. The Labor Bros always take these hazards into account, so you don't risk your health. Once these materials have been dealt with, our junk removal experts will either donate your unwanted fridge or haul it to the appropriate recycling facility.
With new technology and features debuting every other day, it's no surprise that we haul away old TVs every day. Whether you're moving to a new home or just want a new TV, we can remove your old flat screen quickly and safely. Our customers choose the Labor Bros for their TV removal not just because we're fast and effective, but because many modern TVs contain hazardous materials. Once our team removes your old TV from your home or business, we'll make sure your TV is disposed of in an eco-friendly manner.
In addition to our junk removal services, Labor Bros also offers the highest quality general labor services in South Carolina. In today's fast-paced world, many home and business owners don't have the time or staff to handle labor-intensive jobs like garage cleanouts and yard debris removal. There's no need to call in a favor with your best friend or father-in-law. Contact the Labor Bros for fast, efficient service for any of your general labor projects. We save you time, money, and the possibility of injuring yourself or your friends.
If you own a home, you probably know how frustrating it can be to keep up with odd jobs around the house. Sometimes, you need a little more than a helping hand - you need a team of experienced professionals to get the job done right. And that, in a nutshell, is why we founded Labor Bros - to give good people like you the chance to keep their homes looking great, inside and out. Here are just a few of the most common general labor jobs we complete for homeowners in South Carolina:
If you're anything like us, your garage space doubles as a storage unit. Over time, the items you store in your garage can pile up. Often, these items go unused for years, essentially becoming junk right before your eyes. At some point, you will need all that junk and debris cleaned out. When you want it done right, it's time to call the Labor Bros. Our team will not only remove the junk from your garage - we'll clean your garage afterward, so it looks and feels like it was brand new.
Cleaning up your yard debris can be a real pain in the butt. You need the right clothes to protect your legs and arms, gloves for your hands, possibly a back brace, and a lot of patience. After you're done, you're bound to need a shower and a long break. With all that in mind, it's no wonder why so many South Carolina residents call the Labor Bros for yard debris removal! Our general labor techs have cleaned up dozens if not hundreds of yards, and they can help you too. We make yard debris cleanup easy by taking everything: limbs, leaves, grass clippings, wood chips, and more. Simply click or call, and we'll haul it all!
If you just bought a new couch or desk but don't have the time to set it up yourself, call the Labor Bros for a fast solution. Whether you're moving into a new home and you need help mounting your TV, or you need a large piece of furniture assembled, we can do it all.
At Labor Bros, we don't just serve homeowners - we offer general labor and junk removal services for businesses too. All businesses generate junk in some form or fashion. Typically, entrepreneurs don't have the time to handle junk removal and odd jobs like window washing on their own. That's why business owners in South Carolina trust the Labor Bros - because we make their lives easier and more productive, at a reasonable rate. If you're sick of making complicated arrangements that don't fit your business needs, it's time to call our office. We can help with just about any general labor services you need, from removing old office furniture to transporting new equipment to your job site.
Here are some of our general labor specialties for local business owners:
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At the Labor Bros, we do junk removal a little differently than our competition. We strive to provide the very best residential and commercial junk removal in Columbia, SC. To achieve that goal, we prioritize customer service, meaning our clients come first before anything. We know it can be hard to trust junk removal companies, which is why we offer transparent services and pricing. No small print. No sneaky fees. Just hard work at a cost-conscious rate.
As professionals, we treat your home or business like it was our own. Our Labor Bros will work as long as it takes to get the job done while respecting your space. At the same time, we're not your cable TV technician, so we won't be moping around your house all day. We'll show up on time and get the job done effectively, so you can get back to living life.
When you book an appointment for junk removal, you can feel good knowing we'll recycle as much of your used junk as possible - because Mother Earth needs a helping hand too. If you're looking for a hassle-free junk removal experience with fair, upfront pricing, look no further than the Labor Bros.
What could be the largest hotel in the capital city, along with nearly 200 new apartments and an underground parking garage, could soon be built near the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.The proposal from longtime Columbia developer Ben Arnold’s Arnold Companiescomes several months after Arnold’s plans for a much larger project in the same location fell through.The massive project, dubbed Vista Depot Hotels and Apartments, is the latest attempt to add hotel rooms around the convention center. Arnold’s p...
What could be the largest hotel in the capital city, along with nearly 200 new apartments and an underground parking garage, could soon be built near the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
The proposal from longtime Columbia developer Ben Arnold’s Arnold Companiescomes several months after Arnold’s plans for a much larger project in the same location fell through.
The massive project, dubbed Vista Depot Hotels and Apartments, is the latest attempt to add hotel rooms around the convention center. Arnold’s proposal would entail a 301-room hotel, a 183-unit apartment complex and a 380-space subterranean parking garage.
It would see the first-of-its-kind dual-branded Hyatt House and Hyatt Centric hotel built at the intersection of Gervais and Wayne streets in downtown Columbia’s Vista district. Arnold is hoping to build a 4-star, full-service hotel and says when finished, it will be the largest hotel in the capital city.
The California-based architecture firm Kollin Altomare Architects is also involved in the project.
Arnold had previously been in talks with Columbia and Richland County leaders for a much larger project that would have involved expanding the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center along with constructing three luxury hotels and a massive parking garage.
That project had an estimated value of $511 million but relied on city money to expand the convention center and city and county assistance on paying back the cost of building the parking garage.
That deal fell through when Richland County leaders balked at the cost of the parking garage after several months of back and forth.
Arnold’s new proposal is still a massive development for Columbia. The hotel portion of the development promises roughly 10,000 square feet of rooftop restaurant and bar space with a retractable roof for indoor and outdoor options.
In addition to the 301 new hotel rooms the project aims to develop, Arnold also plans to build 183 market-rate apartment units behind the hotel modeled after another of his projects, The Palms apartments.
“We feel like Columbia can handle more of that kind of housing,” he said of The Palms, which opened on Lady Street in April. Arnold said that project has been successful, with tenants ranging from empty-nesters to downtown workers.
The proposed apartment complex, called The Residence at Vista Depot, would be on the southwestern portion of the property, facing Wayne and Pendleton streets, and offer studios and one and two-bedroom units.
A pool terrace, yoga studio, fitness center and dog spa would also be included in the apartment building.
A 380-space garage would be built to support the apartments, the new hotel and Vista traffic in general. The garage would be below the new apartment complex, Arnold said.
Just behind the apartments, the University of South Carolina is developing another student housing complex at 737 Gadsden St. That combined effort will also see Wayne and Pendelton streets improved, Arnold added.
Construction on the Vista Depot complex could begin in early 2024, though Arnold says high interest rates and rising construction costs may delay the project. Still, he said he is positioning himself to move forward.
Between the hotel, apartments and parking garage, Arnold says the project will create 1,600 construction jobs and 160 permanent jobs.
Arnold said his previous plan for the trio of hotels to support the convention center would have benefited Columbia more, but “that opportunity went out the door.”
He believes the new project will still be an economic engine for Columbia while providing something the city doesn’t currently have: a full-service 4-star hotel. He added the hotel may still help support the convention center.
The city’s Planning Commission will consider the proposal at a Jan. 12 meeting. The city’s Design/Development Review Commission also will consider the project at a Jan. 19 meeting.
It’s unclear how Arnold’s proposal could impact future plans to expand the city’s convention center.
When expansion plans were still on the table, the state gave the effort $9 million. Later, when the deal fell through, Columbia had to return the money.
Arnold owns about 12 acres around the convention center, and his new project will be built on about 6 acres.
Local leaders have been split on whether an eventual convention center expansion is still in the cards. At least some local leaders still want to see it happen in the near future.
This story was originally published January 4, 2023 5:00 AM.
A department store Santa Claus stood, hand on the switch, ready to pull.To Santa’s right, children and parents began a rallying cry: “FIVE, FOUR, THREE…”To Santa’s left stood Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, leading the countdown.“...TWO, ONE!”And then there was light. Or rather, lights — 28,000 of them, sparkling overhead.Downtown’s newest installation, a &ldquo...
A department store Santa Claus stood, hand on the switch, ready to pull.
To Santa’s right, children and parents began a rallying cry: “FIVE, FOUR, THREE…”
To Santa’s left stood Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, leading the countdown.
“...TWO, ONE!”
And then there was light. Or rather, lights — 28,000 of them, sparkling overhead.
Downtown’s newest installation, a “ceiling of lights” above the 1600 block of Main Street, lit up the street to applause in mid-December. It’s set to be a year-round feature, and there’s even talk of extending the reach of the lights in the future.
But it wasn’t children and dogs and couples holding hands that first traveled under the newly illuminated downtown banner.
They couldn’t, really. There was traffic.
As Columbia’s Main Street continues to blossom, and as the city and its partners invest more in making the downtown hub a destination, some residents have wondered if now is the time to make the roadway totally car-free.
“One step closer to making Main St. pedestrian only!” Transmission Arcade owner Josh Rainwater wrote on Twitter in response to the new light display.
“I literally said this out loud the moment I saw it,” another person agreed.
Matt Kennell, president and CEO of Columbia’s Main Street District, has heard this idea floated a few times before. He can understand the desire.
“It sounds good when it’s a beautiful day and there’s a lot of people downtown and lots of energy,” he said.
But despite Main Street’s growth over the last decade, Kennell said the corridor isn’t quite to the point of being able to support year-round foot-only traffic.
There just isn’t enough stuff there yet, he explained.
“It takes a lot of pedestrian activity, a lot of residential, a lot of just activity to make it work year-round,” he said.
There’s no question that making the area more pedestrian friendly is part of the reason for Main Street’s success over the last decade. In 2010, the city completed $12.8 million worth of streetscaping on Main Street, from Gervais to Blanding streets, according to previous reporting from The State. In the 12 years since, Main Street has boomed. Housing availability is growing exponentially, and retail and restaurants have found success, too.
The city has found opportunities to lean into that success, closing Main Street to vehicular traffic every Saturday morning for the Soda City Market.
But Main Street still likely isn’t dense enough — meaning there aren’t enough people and businesses in the immediate vicinity — to make a pedestrian-only plan work full-time, Kennell said.
Research seems to agree.
Researchers at Cornell University in 2020 conducted a wide-ranging study called “The rise and fall of the American pedestrian mall.”
They looked at 125 pedestrian malls that were created in the 1960s and ‘70s and found only 43 of the 125 were still in existence. In their analysis of the pedestrian commons, they identified a handful of indicators that suggested whether they would succeed or wither away.
They found that sprawl — the opposite of density, in planning terms — was a major factor in the failure of pedestrian malls. A simple Google mapping of Columbia will tell you that, indeed, the city is quite sprawling. In 2014, a study by Smart Growth America ranked Columbia as one of the most sprawling medium-sized metros in the country.
The researchers also found that without a major walkable attraction already nearby, car-less commons were also more likely to fail. For Columbia, that may be another barrier to the success of a hypothetical pedestrian mall.
The area immediately surrounding Main Street is notoriously unfriendly to pedestrians. Crossing Assembly Street to the west has been described as “daunting,” and Vista residents have been pushing for lane reductions on Gervais Street to the south.
The state Department of Transportation and the University of South Carolina are also expected to begin a streetscaping project on the portion of Main Street south of the capital. When all of that work is done, the entire corridor should be more walkable, regardless of whether cars are allowed on the streets, Kennell said.
The Cornell research did find that the presence of a college campus boosted the success of some pedestrian malls, such as in Boulder, Colorado, where the flagship University of Colorado is located, and Ithaca, New York, which has both Cornell University and Ithaca College.
Though, those communities are much different in size and layout than Columbia.
“Perhaps someday, if downtown keeps growing like it is, it would make sense to do (pedestrian only,)” Kennell said. “But I don’t think we’re ready yet to do it all the time.”
Two Reese's Community care homes in Columbia were issued emergency suspension notices on an emergency basis.COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two assisted living facilities in Columbia have been cited by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) as posing an immediate threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents who live at them.Reese's Community Care Home 1 at 1203 Muller Ave., and Reese's Community Care Home 2 at 717 Cindy Dr.,...
Two Reese's Community care homes in Columbia were issued emergency suspension notices on an emergency basis.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two assisted living facilities in Columbia have been cited by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) as posing an immediate threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents who live at them.
Reese's Community Care Home 1 at 1203 Muller Ave., and Reese's Community Care Home 2 at 717 Cindy Dr., both in Columbia, have been issued emergency suspension orders after DHEC staff conducted an inspection on the facilities on Dec. 8-9 and Dec. 12 and found the following violations:
Residents who had been living at the facilities -- mainly senior citizens -- have been relocated with the assistance of local and state authorities. The residents' families have been notified and local officials -- including the S.C. Office of Ombudsman, the S.C. Department of Social Services, the S.C. Department of Mental Health, and the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services -- are continuing to work with the families.
DHEC's report describes the findings in part: "The Facility was in deplorable condition. Bed bugs and roaches were throughout the Facility and on residents. Traces of insect residue and attempts to treat the insects were throughout the Facility. The interior and exterior of the Facility was unclean and cluttered. The Facility's food supply was insufficient in terms of quality and quantity. Furthermore, residents had not been administered medications ordered by physicians and/or authorized healthcare providers. The lone staff member present at the Facility had inadequate training, was unable to render care/services to the residents, and failed to demonstrate working knowledge of the appropriate regulation."
The full report is attached below:
DHEC also cited Bowles Community Care Home No. 1 and No. 2 of Charleston County, administering emergency suspension orders against those facilities as well. The McClellanville assisted living facilities had violations including:
Gwen Thompson, DHEC’s Director of Healthcare Quality, said, “It is the responsibility of community residential care facilities to operate in compliance with all applicable laws. Our ultimate goal is for all of our state’s community residential care facilities to operate in accordance with these laws, which exist to establish standards for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the residents they care for. If a facility creates a dangerous living condition, we will take immediate and decisive actions to protect residents, who are always our top priority.”
DHEC regulates South Carolina’s community residential care facilities (also known as assisted living facilities) to ensure they provide quality care to their residents as required by law and regulation. The agency routinely monitors the compliance of these facilities through inspections, incident reporting, and complaint investigations.
DHEC encourages the public to use an online complaint form if they suspect any type of wrongdoing at a healthcare facility or service regulated by DHEC. Anyone unable to submit a health facility complaint online can call DHEC at 1-800-922-6735 and indicate that they wish to file a complaint against a health facility or service, and DHEC will follow up as needed.
Severe weather could return to the Columbia area Wednesday, and that includes the possibility of more tornadoes in the Midlands.A line of strong thunderstorms and showers will move across South Carolina, with rain and wind beginning to affect the Midlands Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service said.The storms could persist through the evening, and the greatest impact to the Columbia area — along the ...
Severe weather could return to the Columbia area Wednesday, and that includes the possibility of more tornadoes in the Midlands.
A line of strong thunderstorms and showers will move across South Carolina, with rain and wind beginning to affect the Midlands Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service said.
The storms could persist through the evening, and the greatest impact to the Columbia area — along the Interstate 20/Interstate 77 corridor — is expected between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., according to a briefing issued Tuesday by the National Weather Service.
There is potential for some of these storms to produce damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes, according to the briefing.
The “strongest wind gusts are expected between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ahead of the line of storms and just behind it,” the National Weather Service said.
Wind gusts upwards of 35-40 mph are forecast, and a few damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph are possible, the National Weather Service said.
Across the Midlands powerful winds and tornadoes could cause considerable damage to trees and branches, in addition to mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings. Vehicles would also be under siege in the case of a tornado.
Damage to trees and branches creates the possibility of downed power lines and outages.
The storms are forecast to dump three-quarters of an inch of rain or more on the Columbia area. Localized amounts could be higher, and there is a 90% chance of rain Wednesday, the forecast shows.
New rounds of heavy rainfall after Sunday’s record-breaking 2.41 inches of rain could result in isolated flash flooding, according to the briefing. The record was for every Jan. 22 in the Columbia area, since precipitation totals began being measured.
All of the recent rain could pose another issue. While gusty winds will blow around loose outdoor objects, they could also cause isolated tree damage given the saturated soils, the National Weather Service said.
No warnings or watches have been issued, but that is subject to change as the storms get closer. A lake wind advisory is scheduled to go into effect for all Midlands counties at 10 a.m. Wednesday and run through 2 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 60s during the storms, before dropping to a possible low of 39 overnight, the forecast shows. Thursday, Friday and Saturday are all forecast to be sunny, clear days with temperatures in the 50s, before the next chance of rain on Sunday.
In the first week of January, five tornadoes were confirmed in the Midlands.
During those Jan. 4 storms, wind bursts as powerful as 90 mph were recorded as tornadoes were confirmed in Lexington, Orangeburg, Aiken and Calhoun counties, the National Weather Service said.
A week later, another tornado was confirmed just across the state line in Georgia, before the storms marched through the Midlands, according to the National Weather Service.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a man waving around a pocket knife in the Walmart on Two Notch Road.According to officials, the incident took place on Wednesday, Jan. 4, around 2 p.m.Witnesses in the Walmart told deputies the man was waving the pocket knife around and threatening employees and shoppers in the self-checkout area.Prior to deputies arriving at the scene, individuals in the store tried to calm and subdue the man.One shopper, veteran Demario...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a man waving around a pocket knife in the Walmart on Two Notch Road.
According to officials, the incident took place on Wednesday, Jan. 4, around 2 p.m.
Witnesses in the Walmart told deputies the man was waving the pocket knife around and threatening employees and shoppers in the self-checkout area.
Prior to deputies arriving at the scene, individuals in the store tried to calm and subdue the man.
One shopper, veteran Demario Davis was captured on video, knocking the man on top of the head, forcing him to drop the knife.
“Me and my son, we were following behind and he was like once the cops get here, I’m going to start cutting people up. So this one guy was like, aye man, you need to come outside and he put the knife in the guy’s face and started swinging it. Once I saw him swinging it, you know I’m a veteran and we’re trained on stuff like that in basic training for situations like that,” said Davis.
Davis says he kept the man down until Richland County Deputies responded.
“My first instinct was to neutralize the situation so I just casually walked over and waited until I had an opportunity to get him and I got em I guess. I’m a community person, so if I see something in the community that’s not right, with all the violence and things and attacks going on, gun violence you know, you want your people in the community to step up as well. The cops can’t do it all by themselves.”
When deputies did arrive on the scene, RCSD’s Crisis Intervention Team assessed the man and decided to take him to a local hospital for an evaluation.
At the moment no charges have been filed.
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