What are The Different Types of Mold and How are They Dangerous?
Let’s face it mold is awful. No one wants to have to deal with a mold problem. There are several different types of mold and some are more dangerous than others. Keep reading to learn what they are and how to prevent mold in San Diego County. Types of Mold Of the more than 100,000 […]
What Are the Main Differences Between Mold and Mildew?
10% of the population is severely allergic to mold, making it a serious issue if it appears in your home. Due to their similar appearance, mold and mildew are often confused. While they are equally annoying and can both be dangerous, they are not the same. Keeping your home safe requires knowing how to identify […]
What to Do When Your House Floods: A Step-By-Step Guide to Restoring Your Home
Experiencing a flood can be a traumatic experience. However, it isn’t an uncommon occurrence. In fact, around 14,000 homeowners in the U.S. experience water damage each day. What’s even more alarming is that 98 percent of basements in the country will experience some type of water damage in their lifetime. Having a plan in place […]
Mold Remediation: How to Get Rid of Mold
Mold grows faster than most people think and can cause an astounding number of health problems. Mold growth is often obvious in the wake of a flood or another water damage emergency, but sometimes it’s hard to identify the problem before it’s too late. If you’ve got a leaky roof or plumbing issues, your house […]
You Can Never Be Too Prepared: How to Find a Fire Restoration Specialist
A fire can hit your home at any time. Fire departments across the U.S. have responded to 354,000 fires a year over the past five years. The vast majority of these fires were accidental. Plus, it seems like the entire State of California is on fire. You never know when you’re going to need a […]
Water Damage Repair: All the Tips You Should Know
If your home has suffered water damage, you’re not alone. It can affect anybody. In a cruel twist of fate, water damage forced the closure of the Atlanta Premier Exhibition Centre during an exhibition of artifacts from the Titanic! When it comes to water damage repair, there are some tips you should know. Read on […]
Four Questions About Water Damage
For nearly 40 years, we’ve assisted San Diego County residents with almost every type of water damage situation imaginable. As professionals in the water damage restoration industry, we field questions about the recovering from water damages. Below are a few of the questions that we are asked. Q: Should I clean up water damage myself? […]
Tips To Avoid Home Electrical Fire
Electrical fires are unfortunately common in American homes. According to Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), an estimated 51,000 residential fires involving electrical failure and malfunction occur each year. On an annual average, these destructive fires are responsible for 500 civilian deaths, 1,400 injuries, and $1.3 billion in damage to property. Common Causes of Electrical House […]
Pack Out Services for Restoration of Your Home or Business
When you’re faced with restoring structural damage from fire, water, or mold, it’s vital to protect the contents of your home or business. If they haven’t already been damaged, they may be ruined during the remediation process. While some content restoration can take place on-site, other items are too delicate, valuable, or heavily damaged to be […]
Repairing Sewage Backups
Think about the things that are flushed or disposed of via your kitchen sink, dishwasher or washing machine daily. Now think about a smelly, stagnant pool of these materials swirling in your basement. Not a pretty picture, right? Right. Unfortunately, finding sewage in a basement is an all too common occurrence. A sewage backup in […]