NewsOctober 1, 2011
When you are dealing with flooding or water damage you need to know that qualified help is on the way, and that your home will get back to normal as fast as possible.
Most major insurance carriers will allow the following services on a pre-approved basis with a set dollar limit not to be exceeded until further approval is granted. Read more >>
August 1, 2011 Your hotel room is your home away from home, with a few exceptions — hundreds of strangers from every corner of the world have slept there, and the hotel staff may not have the same standards of cleanliness that you do at home. It’s nice to have someone fold up your towels and make your bed while you’re out exploring the world, but in terms of sanitization, a neatly made bed does not equal a germ-free room. Read more >>July 24, 2011
p>We are excited to announce our upcoming move to our new location in October 2011!
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July 13, 2011 ServiceMaster Clean presented the Achiever and Expert Awards to Michael & Raquel Demeter, owners of Servicemaster AAA Restoration, at its International Convention recently held in Memphis, TN. Recipients of the Achiever Award must meet a variety of criteria in order to be nominated, including a minimum revenue amount, a minimum growth of 10 percent and a nomination by their Business Development Manager. From these recipients, the top 31 franchises are selected for the Expert award. The recipients who were honored at the convention represent the top performing franchise owners from over 4,500 businesses worldwide. Read more >>May 12, 2011 If your home isn't water tight, this isn't something you can ignore. Beyond the possibility of mold, long-term water damage can cause rot, which can lead to all kinds of expensive repairs to the structure of your home. Water damage can never be 100 percent completely prevented from starting in a home, so think and act ahead and consider these ten areas in your home to watch. The average homeowner is more likely to experience a water damage related loss than nearly any other type of major claim including fire. Read more >>March 24, 2011 Recognize an Ethical Issue
March 20, 2011 Now that we’ve looked at the four fundamental questions that will guide the restorative drying process, we’re ready to examine the first basic step: evaluation March 3, 2011 Last time we left off asking these questions for the process of restorative structural drying; 1. What is wet? 2. How wet is it? 3. Is it drying? and 4. Is it dry? The first question, “what is wet?” is not as simple as it sounds. The answer to this question rarely stops at what we can see or feel. For example, we may be able to see that the carpet is wet, but we also need to know if the sub-floor beneath the carpet is wet. We may be able to see that the drywall is wet, but we also need to know if the insulation is wet. Some things we can see, like the bubbled drywall tape or the obvious water staining on the ceiling. But some things we can’t see. In addition to the obvious areas like walls, ceilings and floors, a restorative drying specialist will also evaluate adjacent and hidden areas for water migration and saturation. Such areas might include the interior of wall cavities, the areas under cabinets or fixtures and the HVAC system. Here a technician looks for water inside the ducting by lifting a floor register cover. Read more >>February 11, 2011 Most people outside the insurance and restoration industries believe that water damage is caused by severe storms, flash floods or hurricanes. Yet those of us in the industry know that most water damage claims result from other causes and that they are quite frequent. In fact, most of us will experience water damage in our own home at least once during our lifetime. Common Causes of Water Damage:
There are a variety of circumstances that can cause water damage in a home. In a fire loss situation, the fire department may introduce gallons of water to a structure to extinguish a fire causing additional damage. Accidents happen and even otherwise conscientious people sometimes don’t realize the potential consequences of carelessness. Would you believe that many hotels have actually begun to post signs on the sprinkler heads in guest rooms that say, “Do not hang clothing here”? Faulty, damaged or poorly maintained plumbing can produce a broken pipe or a toilet that overflows. A construction defect can result in a roof leak or a crack in the foundation that allows moisture to penetrate. Among the most common causes of water damage are broken washing machine hoses and ice maker supply lines. Natural disasters like severe storms, floods and hurricanes are obvious culprits. And in rare cases, an ill-considered prank or vandalism is to blame. Read more >>December 28, 2010 Fighting fires often requires substantial quantities of water, in many cases spreading to parts of the structure not affected directly by the fire. The problem is often compounded when the fire (and water) damaged home is boarded up and left unattended while adjusters and contractors prepare estimates. Any delay in initiating proper drying procedures leads to a substantial increase in the amount of damage. As with all water damage, emergency procedures should be initiated as soon as possible to reduce primary and secondary damage. Read more >>December 27, 2010 Water damage is “any water that causes the usefulness, or future use or value of any property to become impaired by water.” For example, if a gallon of water is spilled over a hundred square feet of carpet, it will do little damage. If an aquarium breaks on the same carpet, it will certainly cause damage. If the water is contaminated, the water damage will be even more serious. Read more >>December 22, 2010 Ever since Noah's flood, unwanted water has plagued people. Most early water damage was caused by structural leaks and rising rivers. Buildings resistant to natural elements must have been a high priority in early civilizations. While man has learned to construct more water resistant buildings, interior water damage is more likely than ever. Between plumbing, porous finishing materials and fine furnishings, this combination creates a perfect environment for water and humidity damage. Water damage occurs more often than most people realize. In fact, average homeowners will have at least one water damage experience during their lifetimes. Natural causes of water damage from hurricanes, rivers and coastal flooding still occur and are the most devastating. Yet the most common causes of water damage include frozen pipes, faulty appliances and fixtures, faulty or damaged plumbing, accidents or negligence, faulty or damaged construction, and willful misconduct or vandalism. Read more >> |