How to Handle the Flood Insurance Claims Process
Floods are the number one natural disaster in the United States, reports the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). A flood can destroy basements, entire floors and entire homes, depending on the severity of the flood waters. (more…)
Rainy Season Flood Preparedness Tips
A flood can occur at any time, often with little or no warning. During the winter and spring, heavy rains can increase the risk of seasonal flooding in Southern California. As rainy season approaches, now is the time of year to take proactive steps that can reduce flood damage to your property. (more…)
Post-rain Inspection
Heavy rain can cause permanent damage to your property and disrupt your life. Rain damage can be one of the costliest repairs to a home due to its devastating effect on foundations and contribution to mold developement. Mold starts growing on rain damage areas within 24 hours. Exposure to mold can cause health problems for some people by irritating the nose, eyes throat or lungs. Breathing airborne mold may trigger symptoms in those with hay fever, asthma and allergies. Heavy rain can overwhelm your home's gutters and downspouts and saturate the soil around your foundation. Even if your house is properly waterproofed, hard-driving rain can seep through windows, doors, and attic vents. And potential water intrusion to your home can become an expensive problem if you don't remedy it right…
Prevent Water from Entering Your Home’s Foundation
When you own a home, one of the last things you want is water damage to your foundation. Unfortunately, it can happen – after storms or floods, when pipes break, or after other disaster strikes. Water seepage through your foundation can cause electrical hazards, lead to dangerous mold and even further undermine your home's foundation itself. (more…)
What to do When Appliances are Damaged by Flooding
A flooded house can be a major nightmare.Not only is there the risk of substantial damage to the structure of your home, but what about the contents inside?Floods can do a number on items large and small, from priceless family photos to expensive major appliances. (more…)
Fire Recovery Guide
What do you do after a fire disaster? This is most likely your first fire-related loss. However, at ServiceMaster Advanced Restoration, we have helped people through this process countless times. Years of experience have led us to advanced scientific methods, techniques and products for restoring buildings and personal property. We suggest that you do not attempt any “do-ityourself” cleaning methods without consulting with your ServiceMaster Restore Restoration Technician. This could actually make the damage worse. Touching surfaces covered in soot can permanently set the soot. Please consider there are complex chemical reactions and hidden damage that are best restored with specific products, equipment and expert methods. Returning your property back to pre-loss condition and helping families and individuals like you is what we do. Important Contact Info Communication is vital…
How to Get Smoke Smell out of House after a Fire
After a fire, the cleanup can seem like a never-ending process. Beyond repairs for items burnt, soot-covered or damaged by water from firefighting efforts, there's the question of how to get smoke smell out of the house. (more…)
How to File Your Smoke Damage Insurance Claims
Home or business owners must deal with more than just fire damage after a fire—smoke damage as well as water damage are issues that must be addressed. Safe and effective cleaning and removal of smoke damage is a job often best left to professionals like ServiceMaster Restore®. (more…)
How to Prepare Your Home for Wildfire Season
How to Prepare Your Home for Wildfire Season Wildfires can occur anywhere across the U.S., given the right conditions. That’s why learning wildfire preparedness, no matter where you live, is so important. (more…)