Did you know that home water damage emergencies affect 14,000 people daily, and nationwide, household water damage costs up to $20 billion annually? In the event of a water intrusion in your home or business, time is a key factor in minimizing damage. But there are things that you can do to prevent a water disaster from happening in the first place.
With heat waves, wildfires, droughts, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and more breaking records year after year – it’s impossible to ignore the impact of severe weather and natural disasters across the United States. Without proper planning and preparation, you may leave yourself, your family, and your property susceptible to damage or harm.
The leading cause of house fires is cooking; grease fires, oven fires or simply leaving a pot unattended on a stove. Cooking is also the leading cause of fire injuries and is the second leading cause of fire deaths. Because cooking is such a routine part of our lives, it’s easy to forget the high temperatures and dangers involved. Most of us can recall leaving something on the stove and being distracted.
Heavy rains and strong winds blow through the area, leaving hundreds of homes and businesses damaged. Two families on the same street suffer similar water damage to their homes. Each has the same amount of water, the same areas affected, and similar types of materials and contents.
Two different restoration companies are called. Both contractors extract the water and set up drying equipment. Company A places 32 air movers and 6 dehumidifiers for 3 days at a cost of $4,596* for drying equipment rental. Company B initially places 48 air movers and 8 dehumidifiers and takes 4 days at a cost of $8,736*.
The difference is over $4,000 between the two. What happened? Was Company A just better at drying? Was Company B dishonest? More importantly, how can you know?
Mold and mildew in bathrooms are common issues, especially considering bathrooms are usually the most moisture-rich places in the home. With no outlet for this excessive moisture, your bathroom can quickly become a breeding ground for mold and mildew, even if you meticulously clean it daily.
Say the word “pests” and people think about common household varieties such as ants, roaches, spiders, or even mice and rats. But did you know that molds are also considered pests? That’s right. Pests are generally defined as undesirable organisms that are detrimental to humans or human concerns.
One of the services offered by ServiceFirst Restoration is water damage restoration. In the event of a water intrusion in your home or business, time is a key factor in minimizing damage. But there are things that you can do to prevent a water disaster from happening in the first place.
It may seem like a minor thing, but the small, slow, silent leak can result in severe damage to your home by the time it’s discovered. Because they can go unnoticed for so long, such leaks can result in serious mold problems in addition to considerable structural damage. And improperly drying out such damage can multiply your mold problem by spreading it to other areas of your home, including your air conditioner and the ac air ducts.
Say the word “pests” and people think about common household varieties such as ants,
roaches, spiders, or even mice and rats. But did you know that molds are also considered pests? That’s right. Pests are generally defined as undesirable organisms that are detrimental to humans or human concerns.
An emergency can happen at any moment, and every community in the U.S. must be ready to respond. A pandemic, tornadoes, severe storms, floods, wildfires, and earthquakes often strike with little or no warning. The costs—both economic and human—can be dear.
Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by planning ahead.
