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Water Damage or Fire Damage - You can Recover!
by Bill Smith on 12/31/14Although the very thought of water or fire damage to your family's home can evoke emotions of fear and loathing, it is important to realize that should an event occur, you can recover. What it takes is a tried and true professional - someone that understands the intricacies of water damage repair and fire damage / soot removal. So the question is how can you tell if the person you want to hire is a true pro in this field? Here are some tips that will help:
- Do your due diligence, read the reviews online, read the certifcatrions they possess and lastly speak to the owner, trust your gut
- Ask questions of the tech that comes out for the estimate, look at the state of the truck / the equipment, and the person that arrives - do you want them in your home?
- Are they IICRC certified - if not - do not hire
- Do they understand how to work with insurance companies? This will be critical to get the $ you deserve.
Heavy Atlanta Rains Means Flooded Basements at XMas
by Bill Smith on 12/24/14Its raining....its pouring... YOU GET IT :) Unfortunately as we deal with these heavy rains on Xmas eve, there will be people with flooded basements on Christmas Day. Water Damage is devastating any time of the year, but during the holidays with friends and family around, the problem is only compounded. The water from these heavy rains and potential flooding in store is made more painful because many homeowner insurance policies simply don't cover water coming in from the outside walls of the home - they only cover things like roof leaks, burst pipes, overflowing toilets etc! Check out our post https://plus.google.com/112480154340174470266/posts?hl=en
The Mold Removal Process - Ridding Your Home of Unseen Hazards
by Bill Smith on 12/07/14
After water damage has occurred, it is not uncommon for the affected area to develop the unseen and dangerous health hazard known as mold. Due to leftover moisture in areas that were not properly dried and treated, mold and mildew can grow rampant and pose a threat to the health of anyone residing in the home/property. Once mold has been discovered, there is a way to safely clean and dispose of it, as well as provide treatment so that it does not return.
The process of removing mold is one that should be left to trained professionals as it can be a health hazard if not handled correctly. We use a safe and effective process for clearing a home of mold following these steps:
Find the source
Wherever there is mold, there is moisture. In order to find the source of the initial mold growth, we utilize thermal imaging to see behind walls, under flooring, and in places which are otherwise difficult to see with the naked eye.
Treat the area
Once the source has been established, we will work to dry the area completely while simultaneously removing the existing mold. Because this step requires the use of strong cleaning agents, our trained professionals will wear protective gear and will safely close off the area from the rest of your home. This ensures that the mold spores remain contained and do not spread to other areas of the building
Remove and dispose of mold
When the entire area has been cleaned, special HEPA filtered vacuums are used to capture any remaining dust and all mold and other contaminated objects are removed from your home and disposed of in a safe, EPA compliant manner.
In situations involving mold, it is best to allow professionals to handle the area. This is not only for you health and safety but also the health and safety of others who would have to have contact with the disposed of mold and other affected items. We take every precaution to make sure all contaminants are disposed of properly and that you can get back to enjoying your home without the worry of mold imposing on your health. For more information, Call Apex or visit our website at www.advancedprsofatlanta.com .
How Our Water Damage Repair Process Works
by Bill Smith on 12/07/14
If you’ve experienced water damage to your home or property, you are probably feeling overwhelmed in knowing where to begin in handling the issue. Well, we want you to know that you’ve come to the right place. We want to walk you through the process of repairing water damage so that you know what to expect and can find hope in knowing that there is a way to restore what has been damaged. Below you will find the steps we take to help clean up water damage in the most efficient and comprehensive way possible.
1. Once we receive a call from a customer having experienced water damage, we send one of our certified professionals to the site within hours to evaluate the damage, FREE of charge. Having evaluated the damage, our professionals can tell you what you will be looking at time wise and how we can help you in the process.
2. If you choose to work with us, we will send our team to quickly remove any furniture or other belongings from the area in order to mitigate the risk of incurring further damage.
3. Using professional grade equipment we will remove any standing water and dry the area completely. To ensure that mold and mildew have no chance of survival we utilize thermal imaging to make sure no area, seen or unseen, is left with moisture remaining.
4. Once the affected area is completely dry, free of mold/mildew, and all structural and electrical features have been deemed safe, we will move all of your belongings back to their rightful place.
Even the most devastating occurrences of damage can be redeemed if you call us as soon as possible. There is a way to restore your home/property, but first you need to entrust our team to take care of what we do best.
Winter is Here - Is your home safe from Water Damage?
by Bill Smith on 12/04/14Winter is Upon us and about to be in full force! If its anything like last winter we will have snow, ice, sleet and rain to worry about from now until spring. All 4 of these elements can wreak havoc on a home or business from the roof to the siding to the gutters and the base of the establishment. It is important to prepare for the winter seasons wrath and we suggest you begin by taking your time to survey the inside of your home, wall by wall, crawl space by crawl space and look for signs of moisture of any kind. When you find moisture, you may have found water damage, and even if it isn't bad yet, and can get worse over time if we don't find the source it is emanating from. It may be water creeping and seeping in from the roof, or the siding, or even from a hidden pipe inside the home - either way to prevent long term damage from the water the areas need to be dried out by a professional and sealed as well ASAP. This will also help to prevent the formulation of mold and mildew in the home and ensure the safety of your clients and / or family. Finally, frozen pipes are plentiful this time of year, and frozen pipes eventually burst leaving a heck of a mess, to prevent this, leave the water running on nights when the temp will dip below freezing, and if you haven't done this and a pipe has burst - call us now or visit us at Apex Restoration Management
Fire Damage Restoration Process
by Bill Smith on 12/04/14
Anytime a home is damaged by fire it results in some type of
loss, no matter if that loss is in the form of material objects or just the
loss of the feeling of security, all home fires are scary. Anytime a fire
breaks out in a fire the home must be thoroughly cleaned from top to bottom
wherever the fire and smoke touched. It’s crucial to know what to do for your
home after a fire breaks out and how to restore your home to its former glory.
Even after the fire has been extinguished, your home can
continue to be damaged by two results from a fire; these are soot and invisible
odors. The invisible odors stem from burned woods, plastics, and other
materials in the home. Soot is the residue that has a chalky black and grey
appearance. There are ways to repair your home as long as it’s still standing
and fire restoration professionals can help you with the process.
The first thing you need to do is call your insurance agent
and figure out what they cover and how to go about filing a claim. After your
insurance situation has been settled, you will need to contact a fire
restoration professional, like us, to help you with the rest of the process. One
huge mistake most homeowners make is trying to clean items in their home before
the professional has come to inspect the damage. Don’t do this as it can result
in further damaging your home.
The fire restoration professionals will be equipped with
everything they need in order to restore your home and they will know exactly
how to clean everything that has been damaged. If your home has water damage
from the firefighters spraying out the fire, you can try to soak up as much of
the water as possible on your own.
What to do if you find Water Damage in Your Home
by Bill Smith on 12/04/14
If you have never experienced water damage in your home
before, that is wonderful and we hope you never experience it! However, it’s
best to know what to do in case something ever happens to preserve as much of
your home as possible from the water damage. Here are the basics on what to do
if you ever experience this in your home.
First you need to dry up any of the excess water in your
home and figure out where the leaking water is coming from. Stop the leak from
preventing more damage to your home. If you can’t fix it where the leak is
coming from then turn off the main water supply to your home.
Immediately start restoring the home by using towels to soak
up as much water as possible. Now you will need to contact a reputable water
restoration company, like us, so we can get your home restored quickly. You
will then need to call your home insurance to let them know what is going on,
your insurance may cover the costs of restoration. Keep track of how much time
and money you put into the process of the restoration for insurance purposes.
These first few steps need to be done as quickly as possible
to protect your home from as much water damage as possible. The reason why
calling your insurance is closer to the bottom of the list is because they want
homeowners to do everything in their power to fix the problem before it becomes
worse. Don’t wait until the restoration process is complete to call your
insurance company, call them that same day if possible.
With these easy steps you will be further prepared if a
water leak ever happens in your home. We are here for all of your water
restoration and damage needs.
Water and Fire Damage Professional Contractors
by Bill Smith on 05/15/14
Water
and fire damage restoration has become a necessity. One or the other day there
are accidents so we help you manage that. We provide 24X7 services to the
Atlanta metro area. We are specialized in lightening damage and hail damage
restoration. We offer many services from roof leak that led to water damage to
mold and mildew in your home or office. We give fastest service at reasonable
rates and customer support is our priority.
Here is a detailed list of services which we
provide Damage due to water...these days climate is so uncommon that anytime
anything can happen anywhere specially floods. There is incidence of floods
even in deserts so you can think of the unpredictable weather. We repair everything
related to the water damage from kitchen to bathroom broken pipes to basement.
Our specialist team is licensed and qualified enough to solve these problems.
Water extraction, water mitigation, leak detection, deodorizing, and many more.
You
can trust us so just contact us and your all worries will be ours. Insurance
adjuster...we help you to get what you deserve. We calculate and make the bills
according to actual cost and then help you to get them pass from water board.
Our expert team will never let you be in loss. Not just these we also repair
frozen and burst pipes as they can cause danger if left unrepaired. We search
with our team all over your apartment and fix it. And the solutions are
permanent. Flooded basement occurring from any cause will be our responsibility
including structural damage, electrical damage etc. Home renovation is also
done as per your wish. Post calamity inspections are done and if there is some
problem it is managed by advanced technology techniques. Mold remediation and removal
of unwanted waste. Mold causes many health related problems and infections so
your personal hygiene decides your health. A part of it is mold free house. We
help you in freeing from such unwanted, undesired things and want your family
to be physically, mentally, and socially fit. Fire damage or smoke damage which
can be hazardous we also take care of it and ensure your security. Our
professionals degrade the entire waste material die to fire and the home is
cleaned properly such that no one could say that once this was distorted.
You
can contact us on the details given in our website. Our 24X7 helpline number is
(678)
733-9797.
There is a questionnaire where you can ask anything you are confused about. We
ensure best facilities and will never let you think about our relationship. You
will never regret this decision. So stay connected and be safe.
Helping Out during the time of water damage
by Bill Smith on 04/18/14
The weather is very unpredictable,
and you wouldn’t know how it could affect you. Extreme weather could be really
dangerous and is something that nobody looks forward to. When it happens,
sometimes what you can do is to be prepared and brace yourself for the worst.
Once the extreme conditions have died down and you are safe, you will need to
deal with the aftermath.
Oftentimes, especially after
strong rains, or a snowstorm, the aftermath could be quite damaging to your
property. Your home could suffer from water damage after a particularly strong
storm. If your home gets flooded in, your basement will likely bear the brunt
of the damage. In fact, even after you cleaned up the mess left behind by the
flood, you would still have to deal with the mold and mildew. Molds and mildews
could lead to softening of wood and will weaken your house’s support.
Water Damage Tips
by Bill Smith on 04/06/14http://www.home-improvement-blog.org/plumbing/water-damage-tips/