Water damage can move quickly through a commercial property and cause tens, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of damage in as little as a few minutes. Most people don’t realize that just one sprinkler head can dump as much as 100 gallons of water into the room in a couple minutes! And water from a simple broken water line to a toilet or ice-maker can put a lot of water into vital…
No one wants to see their home or commercial building damaged by smoke and fire, but when it happens, you often don’t know where to begin. Once the fire has been put out, you can expect weeks or months of clean-up, deodorization, and rebuilding. The sooner the recovery starts, the less additional (secondary) damage there will be, and the faster you are back in the property. Without skilled professionals to help clean the smoke damage,…
Protect Yourself Whether it’s exposure to the cold, vehicle accidents or misuse of heaters, severe winter weather poses a number of threats. Extremely cold temperatures can be brutal, dangerous, life-threatening, and even deadly. The best way to stay safe is by educating yourself about how cold affects the body (frostbite and hypothermia) and by developing a plan of action when severe weather threatens. Protect Your Property Even though most people ride out storms in their…
A disaster response emergency plan is important, and having a priority response disaster recovery company designated in advance of any disaster is also critical to recovering quickly. However, without a leader that can execute that plan, maintain internal and external communication, and delegate staff to handle key tasks throughout a disaster response, that plan can fall apart very quickly. This is especially true in disasters which may evoke fear or panic within individuals on a…
A fire, by itself, can cause a significant amount of damage in a very short time. What few homeowners account for, however, is the cost of cleaning up after the fire. Aside from any damage to the structure of a home, fires present three long term damage factors, which are: Smoke damage, which can affect floors, walls, ceilings and inside cabinets, or any surface of the home which has been exposed to smoke will leave…
Commercial Generator Recent news stories concerning Hurricane Sandy and the major storms in Phoenix in 2014 have illustrated the need for emergency generators on a commercial level, particularly for those businesses that handle products that require refrigeration or depend on continuous power for critical business functions. Without a back-up generator on site, you may end up losing tens of thousands of dollars of product within a very short period of time. Grocery stores, for example,…
Handling a task yourself can save money as a property owner, but it may be puttingyour health, and your financial investment in your property, at unnecessary risk. Professional contractors have extensive training, certifications and experience. Qualified contractors will not only have the right tools, but they will be prepared with personal safety training and protective equipment. They know the risks and do what’s required to protect themselves and everyone in the property as well! There…
We all know cigarette smoke is harmful to your health, but it can also do significant damage to an enclosed space such as your home or office, especially when it’s been present over several years. Restoring property affected by cigarette smoke usually falls to property owners that manage rental properties, or which handle the cleaning of hotel and motel rooms. It can often necessitate the complete replacement of certain building materials, unless you work with…
Disaster Prevention usually refers to planning and preparations specifically for certain types of disasters, as well as training, and often the purchase and installation of building features or equipment that can help prevent flooding, fires, mold and more. Disaster Recovery refers to many different actions that you will take after a disaster, whether natural or manmade. Who to contact, what services are vital to your business reopening, and insurance claims and documentation are all part…
Cinnamon is a popular spice, one that’s practically iconic during the holiday season. The taste, smell, and even the look of cinnamon are welcome additions to any home. What you may not know about this potent herb is that it has some applications that go beyond its usual scope of appeal. It is also antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, and a purifier! Diluted cinnamon oil is even great for bee stings. So how does it work in…
