Disaster Response Blog

Water is definitely something that can threaten a home and can result in thousands of dollars in water damage repair costs. When it comes to water damage, none of us want to be stuck with a bill that is higher than we expected. If you have recently endured water damage, one of the first things […]

Fire and water are two of the most primal elements in our world, and, when they are present in large amounts, they can do staggering amounts of damage to whatever is in their way. Unfortunately, our homes are no exception to this. If you have a home that’s been hit by a fire or a […]

Have you noticed lately that you seem to have more allergies than normal? Have you or your family members had flu or cold-like symptoms? One culprit for these symptoms is the presence of black mold. Black mold is extremely toxic and can thrive indoors. If you believe you may be at risk for black mold, […]

Every home in the United States has a sewage line, a septic tank, or some other way to remove waste water from the building.  This system keeps homes clean and sanitary, but sometimes they can break.  When this happens, sewage can overflow and cause flooding in the basement, crawlspace, walls, or lawn.  Homeowners can clean […]

It is a natural progression in the life of a home, especially an older home for the homeowner to decide it is time to remodel. Whether it is a DIY project for a small makeover or a major overhaul most people do not give a thought to asbestos. Asbestos was not banned until the late […]

Even though we are coming to the end of summer, we haven’t come to the end of mold season. Mold grows in temperatures of 70 degrees and above, so it can really become a problem over the summer months. Mold not only causes damages to the structure of your home, it can cause your family […]

Despite the best efforts of meteorologists around the world, weather can be difficult to predict. A sudden shower can pop up at any minute, causing dangerous flash floods. Lighting can start a fire in seconds, and high winds can turn deadly for anyone at any time.  Knowing what to do in the event of a […]

Many home and business owners probably wouldn’t think twice about getting down and dirty to handle a mold outbreak. Then again, the same can be said about water damage. However, biohazard cleanup is an entirely different ball game. Sure, it can be tempting to try out some DIY methods, but it is of the utmost […]

Merely hearing the word house fire is enough to make some people cringe. Nobody plans for the event, unless they are members of the fire department who are training. Sometimes, one thing just leads to another and flames wreak havoc on a home. Typically, these fires fall into one of two categories. The first is […]

Mold can be found just about everywhere. It floats through the air you breathe, and the spores can settle on your clothing after a walk outdoors. Unless you have a mold allergy, mold won’t have a drastic effect on you. If mold settles in your home, however, it can be a major problem.  Mold is […]