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Water damage in a home or business can be a major source of frustration. Following the proper water damage removal steps can help alleviate some of the aggravation. The first step in any water damage clean up is locating the water source and stopping the leak. The next step is removing the water but this […]

Having a house fire can be a traumatic and terrifying event. If you’re searching for the best way to restore fire damage hopefully, everyone is okay, and your biggest problem is the cleanup. That being said, restoring fire damage doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Follow these three simple steps, and your fire-damaged area will […]

There are approximately 166,500 kitchen fires in the US each year. Here is a list of the steps to take in the event that your home suffers a kitchen fire and is in need of fire damage restoration. Safety first, before entering a kitchen that has recently suffered a fire you must take precautions. Make […]

If you suspect that you may have a mold problem in your home, the best thing to do is to call a professional mold removal company to perform a mold inspection, confirm that you have a mold problem and come up with a comprehensive plan to remove the mold. Toxic mold is not always black […]

Identify Black Mold Asheville, NC Before you can identify black mold, you need to know what it is. The scientific name for it is Stachybotrys chartarum, and it is a potentially deadly mold that releases airborne spores. The first sign of a black mold infestation will most likely be the distinct sickly sweet scent the […]

In the event of water damage in your home, the best thing to do is call a water damage restoration company. The first forty-eight hours of a water damage event are when most of the damage to your home will occur. The longer the water sits, the more extensive the cost to repair your home […]

Mold growth in a home causes an undesirable smell, health issues, and damage to the property.  Mold eats away at the walls and ceilings of a home. It can also damage the foundation of a home and the HVAC systems. If you suspect mold growth in your home, do not ignore the signs. The following […]

  Basements are notorious for providing the perfect conditions for the growth and sustainability of mold colonies. Basements typically have poor air circulation as well as damp and humid air. These factors make the basement an ideal breeding ground for mold. Bathrooms are a major problem area for mold due to a combination of factors. […]

If you have a serious water leak or flood then this is something that you need to deal with swiftly and effectively. Unbeknownst to many, water can actually cause extensive and severe damage to a property that goes well beyond what you see on the surface. Here we will look a little more at the […]