What Does it Mean to be IICRC Certified as a TCST?

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The trauma and crime scene cleanup company you choose should minimize the exposure to the bio-hazardous material and remove them using the proper personal protection equipment. In addition, they should ensure the hazardous materials are removed and cleaned thoroughly, negating any potential lingering bio-hazardous material that could endanger customers or employees. What is the IICRC? The Institute of Inspection Cleaning

Is Your Home at Risk for An Electrical Fire This Winter?

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The Danger of Winter Fires Did you know winter is the most common time for families to experience electrical fires? With the addition to your power grid of multiple lights and space heaters, it can be easy to overlook some much-needed safety precautions. We’ve compiled our electrical safety checklist so you can have the best winter home preparation this season.

Could Your Sewage Pipes Be At Risk This Winter?

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Sewage Backup Prevention We all worry about winter freeze-ups. No matter where you live, everyone needs to avoid pipes freezing during the colder months. Proper winter home preparation requires you to keep your plumbing and sewer lines in mind. Luckily, we’ve written this guide for you to follow in this cold season so you can avoid freeze-ups and the cost

How to Clean Up Safely After a Disaster

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After a disaster strikes, it can be tempting to begin clean-up immediately. You should wait and make sure that everything is in place to clean up safely and effectively. We’ll cover some of our tips before diving in and cleaning up any damage your property sustained during the disaster. Follow our safe cleaning tips to make the job easy and

How to Prepare Your Home for a Disaster

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With winter storms on the horizon, now is a great time to talk about preparation. Being prepared for winter weather can make a significant difference if and when a disaster strikes. Which disaster you prepare for will depend on a wide array of characteristics, but there are general steps you can take to prepare your home. We’ll go over our

3 Tips for Hiring a Renovation Service

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Choosing A Contractor Finding a good home repair damage contractor can be difficult. You need to know who you can trust to renovate your home when disasters like storms, water leaks, and fires wreak havoc on your home. When you find your home in need of repair, what are some of the things to look for in a contractor? In

Bracing For Winter Storms: Signs Your Roof Needs Repair

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Winter is Here Now that winter is here, we need to talk about your roof. With the cooler temperatures come winter storms and snow. This time of year is when your roof can take a major beating. Whether it’s your home or a commercial business, it’s important to do a thorough inspection to avoid further damage and an emergency roof

Preparing Your Loved One for Hoarding Cleanup

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Assessing For Hoarding Cleanup It isn’t easy watching someone you love in distress. Hoarding behavior can occur anywhere and with anyone. When you feel that something is wrong, it is important for you to assess the situation and see whether the behavior has become so severe that intervention is necessary. Be cautious. Try to assess the situation from afar, making

The Importance of Renters Insurance Liability Coverage

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The Importance of Insurance If you manage a property, then you’re probably familiar with renters’ insurance liability coverage. But property managers are always inspecting their bottom line and find themselves asking why insurance is so important. We’ve gathered a list of reasons why a typical renters’ insurance coverage can save you thousands of dollars in the event of disaster.  

Content Restoration Services for Business or Property Damage

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Content restoration services offer several advantages for business and property owners. If your business was not at fault, you will experience faster cleanup with less disruption to customers and employees. Content restoration is also lower in cost than demolition with reconstruction (which can take weeks) and offers protection for future insurance coverage rates as well as potential tax deductions. As