Following are a few steps you can take to minimize the damage to your home during a flood. Check plumbing yearly to ensure integrity of pipes Periodically check roof – patch up any holes or missing shingles Make sure any electrical items are elevated to avoid contact with water during [...] Read more »
Types of Water Damage
There are three different types of water damage, each with a varying degree of severity. Below are the types and what they mean. Clean Water Damage Clean water damage involves water which is not contaminated in any way, and is safe to work with. An example of this occurrence would be water [...] Read more »
How Water Extraction Works
Why hire a professional for water extraction? Homeowners and property managers sometimes remove standing water themselves, then neglect to have the area professionally dried because the surfaces look dry or feel “dry to the touch.” However, without the proper assessment equipment, it is impossible to determine how much moisture is [...] Read more »
How Duct Cleaning Works
Why should you clean your air ducts? Studies have shown that indoor air can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outside air. Most disposable filters only remove about 10% of these pollutants – allowing 90% to enter the air system, even during the construction of a new home. [...] Read more »
How to Prepare for a Hurricane
Florida hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. Hurricane Rita and Katrina left majority of the state of Florida devastated just not long ago along Florida’s Gulf coast. Hurricane Emergency Checklist Hurricane preparedness is crucial for this year to reduce the recovery time. Get your emergency checklist and supplies ready before storm [...] Read more »
How to Tell if Your Home Has Mold
There are a few warning signs to look for if you suspect that your home has mold. If you catch the mold early enough, you can eliminate it before it starts affecting your health. Mold Warning Signs A strange, pungent odor – This can be confined in one area of [...] Read more »