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Being Prepared for Commercial Water Damage

“That was convenient” is never going to be something you say or hear when water damage strikes your place of business, in fact, it’s exactly the opposite. We understand the urgency and the delicacy of the situation, but it is important that when faced with commercial water damage , you stay calm, think clearly, and act fast. Here are a few tips that will help ease the stress and make the restoration process run a lot smoother. Be Prepared Heavy rainstorms, pipe leaks, sewage backups, etc. can happen at any time and at any place. If you can ensure that you are prepared for any of these to happen and ready to act if they do, it will lessen the panic and the headache that typically comes with it.  Airbrick protection, sandbags, and pumps are all widely available – the initial investment in at least one of these could save you a lot more in the long run. Another very important way to be prepared is to make sure you have insurance to help keep you covered in the case of water da...

Fire Prevention Tips For The Winter

The winter season is upon us with bitterly cold winds and falling snow. It is more important than ever to practice fire safety. Most homeowners like to stay warm during these cold winter months and to accomplish this, homeowners turn on the furnace, space heater, or use the fireplace that hasn’t been used all summer long. It is crucial that homeowners have fire safety precautions in place all year round, in case a fire damage disaster does occur. Fact: Heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires in the United States during December, January, and February. Fire prevention tips for the winter season ·          When using space heaters are sure to follow manufactures instruction when cleaning and placing the heating unit in any space that needs to be heated. Make sure that the space heater is placed a safe distance from any flammable materials. If there are children in the area, make sure there aren’t any toys or blankets close to...