Sewage Cleanup/Toilet Overflow
Dealing with Sewage Backup and Toilet Overflows: What You Need to Know A sewage cleanup or toilet overflow is one of the most challenging issues homeowners can face. Beyond the unpleasant odor, dealing with raw sewage poses serious health risks. Raw sewage, also known as category 3 black water, can contain harmful viruses, bacteria, and […]
Homeowner’s Insurance Claims Process
A basic primer to help you understand the roles and responsibilities of all parties and to have clear expectations on the overall process. When a homeowner experiences a sudden water damage event, like a pipe bursting and flooding part of the house or a tropical storm causing a roof leak, navigating the insurance claim process […]
How Do You Keep Mold from Coming Back?
Mold can lead to serious health issues and property damage if not properly managed. Even after investing time, effort, and money into cleaning and repairs, mold may return if preventative measures are not taken. To ensure it doesn’t make a comeback, it’s essential to implement effective strategies to keep it from returning. Following the recent […]
Discovered Mold in Your Air Ducts? Here’s Why It Happens, How to Get Rid of It, and How to Prevent It
Have you been away for a few days and returned to find a musty smell in your home? This unusual odor is often the first sign that mold may be lurking in your HVAC system, but it’s easy to miss. We tend to grow accustomed to the scent of our homes, so it might take […]
Smoke and Odor Removal
Smoke and odor removal is a crucial aspect of any fire restoration project. When a fire occurs, it burns a variety of materials, each of which produces different types of smoke and soot. Understanding the distinction between fire and combustion is key: smoke and soot are the byproducts of incomplete combustion, essentially the residue left […]
The 3 Categories of Water Damage Restoration Explained
Water damage can be devastating for any home or business, leading to expensive repairs and restoration. While it can be a significant hassle, effective restoration can minimize the impact on your life. Specialists trained to handle water damage from tropical storms, floods, leaks, or burst pipes are equipped to manage these issues swiftly, preventing repair […]
How to Identify Asbestos in Your Home
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in various types of rock around the world. From the 1940s through the 1970s, it was extensively used in manufacturing, especially in building materials, due to its: Unfortunately, it was later found that inhaling asbestos fibers poses serious risks to respiratory health. Exposure to these fibers can lead […]
5 Most Common Causes of Fire Damage in Homes and Businesses in North Carolina
Did you know that in the United States, fire departments respond to a fire every 24 seconds? They handle a structure fire every 63 seconds, a house fire every 87 seconds, and outside property fires every 52 seconds. With more than one million fires occurring annually in the U.S., the consequences are significant: over 15,000 […]
Could Mold be Making You Sick?
Wondering if Mold is Making You Sick? Getting sick is no fun, and when you’re feeling under the weather, finding the cause is crucial for recovery. Mold, a type of fungus that thrives in colonies, can exacerbate health issues and complicate healing processes. Understanding mold and its effects is essential to improving your health. Mold […]
Uncovering Hidden Dangers: Perspectives from Restoration Specialists
In the aftermath of a disaster—whether it’s a fire, flood, or storm—homeowners in Eastern North Carolina are confronted with numerous challenges. Beyond the immediate tasks of assessing visible damage and managing insurance claims, there exists a subtle yet significant threat: hidden damage. As restoration contractors with firsthand experience, we recognize the critical importance of identifying […]