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Smoke Restoration: the second stage of Fire Damage Restoration

Fires cause severe damage, but did you know smoke plays a major role in worsening the effects? Smoke restoration is essential for addressing the long-term damage caused by smoke, which can significantly worsen the impact of a fire. A fire leaves behind a lingering...

Do you have black mold in your house? Here’s what you should do

Black mold is extremely toxic and often appears dark green or black. It multiplies and grows rapidly in the presence of moisture and moderate temperatures. Mold commonly grows in kitchens, bathrooms, and areas with water leaks, such as ceilings or windows. Finding...

Top 4 steps to take after fire damage to restore your property 

Fires are more common in the U.S. than many people realize. In 2021, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported 1.3 million local fire incidents across the country, resulting in 14,700 civilian injuries, 3,800 deaths, and about $16 billion in property...

What is Xactimate and why you might need it

After disasters like floods, fires, and infestations, you must estimate the cost of restoration, remediation, and rebuilding. According to HomeAdvisor, the average cost of home disaster recovery in the U.S. is $5,700 for flood damage removal and repair. On the other...

First 5 steps to take when your house floods

Flooding is characterized by rising and/or overflowing water. It can take place indoors or outdoors on normally dry land. Floods are caused by many things, from plumbing issues in a home to burst sewer pipes, hurricanes, and heavy rain. Flooding in urban areas is a...

The health impact of mold growth in your home and why you should remove it

One fun fact about mold is it can grow anywhere. In fact, mold can grow on glasses and metals just the same way as it will grow on wood. However, mold is commonly found in moist places like paper products and wet ceiling tiles. Mold can grow indoors or outdoors and...