According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are about 353,100 home fires each year. If your house has been damaged in a fire, it can be an overwhelming process. By learning what steps you should take after having a house fire, you can be better prepared for emergencies. Do [...]
It's devastating and depressing to deal with the aftermath of a fire erupting in your home. You've no idea the extent of damage on the property and where to start the restoration work. On top of that, you're struggling to calculate the financial losses you have suffered. To get help handling these problems, hire the [...]
Over 25% of reported fires within the span of five years occurred in homes. Within that time, US fire departments responded to about 353,100 home structure fires a year. These fires caused about $7.2 billion in direct property damage. If you sustained fire damage in West Virginia, it's important to find a fire damage [...]
Of the top five dangers to your property, water damage takes the number one slot and fire comes in at number five. When you're facing the aftermath of water or fire damage, it's important that you act fast. The quicker that you assess the damage and restore your property, the less residual damage you'll [...]
Fairfax and other northern Virginia counties are in the midst of the rainiest season, which lasts until the end of August. When rainfall is on the rise, we tend to start thinking about interior water damage more often--even though we all know water damage doesn't always start with outdoor flooding. If you're facing water [...]
Anyone who lives in Northern Virginia knows that while the weather is usually nice when it rains it pours. With all that rain pounding the home, your space can quickly succumb to water damage. To make matters worse, many homeowners aren't aware of what water damage looks like. Because of this, they don't take [...]
Studies show that about 15 million U.S. homes are at risk of flooding, but if you’re a homeowner you’re likely not prepared for what to do if your house gets flooded. After a house flood most people worry strictly about the water damages, but what about the longer-lasting damages like decreased air-quality and potential [...]
Asbestos is useful, yet dangerous. It can resist fires and insulate materials. It can also cause cancers. 125 million people all around the world get exposed to asbestos in the workplace. Not all of them develop diseases. But lung cancer and mesothelioma can crop up decades later, reducing a person's mobility and life expectancy. [...]
Water can be a powerful natural force against your home. Unfortunately, it's one of the most common sources of property damage and costs an annual national average of $13 billion. While the destruction can be catastrophic, a professional water damage restoration service can help you safely minimize and prevent any further damage. Water damage restoration [...]
Rebuilding your home after it's been damaged by a fire can sometimes be both traumatic and therapeutic. It's hard to sift through the items in your house that are nothing but ash, especially if they're irreplaceable. But it's also an opportunity to start completely fresh with a clean slate. Sadly, it's not always possible to [...]
