The most dangerous type of water damage is category 3, or black water. Much more contaminated than category 2, black water is a potentially deadly form of water damage that is made up of far more contaminants and bacteria than category 2. On top of...
Suffering damage due to mildly contaminated, or gray, water is a difficult position to be in as a homeowner. In the event that you’re faced with category 2 water damage, it’s important to understand the effects that this type of water damage can...
When it comes to water damage and water damage restoration, it’s important to be aware of the classes of water damage, along with the categories of water contamination. These two factors will dictate how water damage is mitigated and how much can be...
An issue that has been plaguing homeowners for years, black soot mysteriously damaged and discolored walls and furniture. Only within the last 20 years has there been hard evidence supporting an actual cause for black soot deposition (BSD) inside...
Seasonal flu, MRSA, and isolated illnesses can make your business sick. A contagious, infectious disease affects employees and customers, wreaking havoc on production and reputation. Employee downtime due to illness brings a measurable decrease in...
The Stink of Despair After Commercial Fire Damage Part of your commercial fire damage recovery will be putting the fire behind you. It’s hard to do that when absolutely everything smells like smoke: rooms, desks, soft goods, furniture, and equipment...
Let’s talk about mold. More specifically, let’s talk about some important ways to detect it in your home. Believe it or not, mold could be present in your house without you even realizing it, so it’s crucial to know how to properly identify it...
Commercial Water Damage Restoration is a scientific and responsive process. Each commercial water damage project is fraught with shifting variables such as water source, building materials affected, type of business, category of water, and timeline...
We’ve all heard the word “asbestos” before, but not many of us know about the history and danger behind it. Believe it or not, the use of asbestos dates all the way back to prehistoric times, although it didn’t become popular until the 18th and 19th...
How to Survive Large Loss Large commercial property loss is a facility manager’s nightmare. The sudden occurrence of water damage from a burst pipe, the horror of a fire , the devastation from a hurricane cause your business and operations to cease...
For many people, knowing what to look for in a water damage restoration company is a brand new experience - because water damage from a storm or burst pipe isn’t an everyday occurrence. Making the wrong choice results in wasted time and money from...
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous mineral that was used as a building material between the 1950s and 1980s. Mined in countries such as Russia, Brazil, South Africa and China, asbestos fibers were woven into fabrics or...
What's the Red Tape of Healthcare Water Damage Restoration? Healthcare water damage restoration projects present a sticky, but necessary roll of red tape. After all, as doctors, nurses, quality assurance professionals, and facility managers, you...
Mold is sneaky, and it might be lurking in your house in some unexpected places. Here are 10 of the most common spots that you may find mold hiding in your home. 1. Windows and Window Sills Mold grows where there’s moisture, and windows are a likely...
Summer storms are unpredictable and tend to target neighborhoods rather than entire counties. If you are unfortunate enough to be in the path, your business is vulnerable to fallen trees, hail damage, fire from lightning, wind damage, losing all or...
A heart-stopping moment happened in May 2019 when a busy medical practice experienced a flood of water from a second-floor plumbing malfunction. A broken toilet valve upstairs rained water throughout two stories of the building, which quickly soaked...
Who's Your First Call for Commercial Water Damage? When a commercial property loss such as water damage strikes, you may feel overwhelmed and powerless as water streams from the source. It’s dramatic and it’s an emergency. You see your business...
What’s your emergency plan doing for you? Does your business emergency plan sit on a shelf gathering dust? Do your employees know where to find it fast when they need it? Do you update your plan yearly? Have you made any personnel changes,...
Helping People Recover Helping people recover from fire damage, storm damage, water intrusion, and other unforeseen property catastrophes is highly rewarding work. The horror of a natural disaster, the unpredictable property mishaps that happen in...
We are proud to be the exclusive services provider for STARC Systems, the industry’s most innovative temporary containment system. The STARC System is aesthetically appealing and eliminates dust and debris from our restoration work, while exceeding...
Water Damage in Commercial Settings Water damage resulting from burst pipes, sprinklers, appliance failures, sewer back-ups, and plumbing supply lines will generate large volumes of water rapidly. Hundreds of gallons of water can affect a large...
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