The process of fire restoration can be extraoridnarily involved. Private homeowners and companies can often be devastated by the damage caused by this kind of event. One aspect that gives peace of mind involves knowing when the right professional has been hired. That is one of the reasons it is improtant to hire a firmContinue reading “Let a Professional Handle Your Fire Restoration”
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Hazards of Water Damage
The primary goal of water damage restoration is to help you get back to your normal routine by restoring your property to its pre-flooded condition. The secondary goal of restoration professionals is to minimize these three water damage health hazards: Mold growth Bacterial growth Structural damage Mold Growth Where there is moisture, there will beContinue reading “Hazards of Water Damage”
Asbestos in the Home
Even if asbestos is in your home, this is usually not a serious problem. The mere presence of asbestos in a home or a building is not hazardous. The danger is that asbestos materials may become damaged over time. Damaged asbestos may release asbestos fibers and become a health hazard. The best thing to doContinue reading “Asbestos in the Home”
Home Safety Tips
Loss of property, damage to your home, and the sense of loss can be traumatic. The good news is that there are several steps that can be taken to protect your home and your family throughout the year and provide a greater peace of mind when you get away to celebrate. Here are some homeContinue reading “Home Safety Tips”
Notorious November Hurricanes
November is not known to produce a high number of hurricane activity, even though it is technically the last month of the Hurricane season. By November, the warm ocean waters have begun to cool at the same time the winds change in the Northern Hemisphere, making the conditions less favorable for tropical development. But youContinue reading “Notorious November Hurricanes”
7 Reasons You Should Never Hire an Unlicensed Contractor
Being a licensed contractor in Florida is a privilege. Many do not understand the difference in being licensed and unlicensed. Obtaining and keeping your contractor’s license in Florida is expensive and there are requirements you must meet. An unlicensed company is taking the easy and unethical approach to assisting those in need. Licensed or UnlicensedContinue reading “7 Reasons You Should Never Hire an Unlicensed Contractor”
Steps to Create a Home Inventory Checklist
After a fire, burglary or other event in which you have lost possessions from your home, it may be difficult to remember the details of every one of the belongings that you have accumulated over the years. In this situation, having a current inventory of your possesssions, including make and model numbers, may help youContinue reading “Steps to Create a Home Inventory Checklist”
Exploring Ozone Use in Odor Elimination
We have heard about how the ozone layer in our middle atmosphere protects the earth from harmful ultraviolet rays. Ozone is generated in electrical storms by bolts of lightning – that’s why it smells so fresh during and after a heavy storm. It’s also used in the cleaning and restoration industry. But what exactly isContinue reading “Exploring Ozone Use in Odor Elimination”
Keeping Your Car Mold Free
When people think of mold, most of the time their thoughts turn to homes or other buildings. Older homes that are not well-maintained, basements that have flooded, as well as buildings that have been through natural disasters; all are at risk of having mold. Unfortunately, mold can also be found in many automobiles that areContinue reading “Keeping Your Car Mold Free”
Water Heater Leaks and Overflows
There is no doubt that hot water heater leaks or overflows will cause extensive damage to your home, but even a water heater pipe dripping or leaking slowly will cause major water damage over time. As the water becomes absorbed into the particle board and swells, it causes the floor to rot and decay. Moreover,Continue reading “Water Heater Leaks and Overflows”