Types of Flood Water and Water Damage
Updated 03/02/23 Although Southern Idaho is widely considered to be a desert, we still see our fair share of flooding! Residences and businesses alike can be impacted by faulty sewer lines. Heavy rainstorms can easily flood basements. In countryside homes, water runoff from nearby fields can pose a flood hazard. Back in 2017, rapid snowmelt and heavy rains caused such … Read More
How Mold Remediation Works
The following list details the core five steps we take to improve the odds of successful remediation. However, it is not an exhaustive list of the mold removal process. It’s important to remember that every mold removal situation is different. In many cases, water damage restoration goes hand in hand with mold remediation. In other cases, environmental factors such as … Read More
All About Asbestos
When it comes to the detection and removal of asbestos, it’s imperative that you use a professional team. Asbestos removal is not your typical do-it-yourself project that can be tackled on your own. Today, we’re talking all about asbestos. What it is, how to test for it, and why you should hire a certified asbestos removal team to take care … Read More
Protect Your Home from Wind Damage This Spring
How to Prevent Wind & Storm Damage To other Americans, Southern Idaho is well known for its ample outdoor recreation activities and our rapidly growing economy. To Idahoans, what we’re best known for though is our wind! In past years, severe wind storms have knocked over semi-trucks, toppled trees, and even left thousands without power. The weather may not be something … Read More
What do Restoration Companies Do?
Updated 5/09/2023 When you hear “property damage restoration,” your first thought is probably of disasters such as fires or floods. The truth is that restoration companies handle a lot more than you might think! Furniture and contents restoration, biohazard cleanup, and damage prevention are just a few of the different services that a restoration company might offer. So, what exactly … Read More
A Leaky Roof Can Cause a Lot of Problems
Updated 6/7/2023 A leaky roof is one of the easiest home troubles to ignore and procrastinate fixing, but the unfortunate fact is that a leaky roof can lead to much more serious issues than just an annoying drip. In fact, if there’s a leak that you don’t know about, there could be some serious issues brewing in your attic or … Read More
How to Turn Your Outside Water Back On
How To Turn Your Outside Water Back On Winter is coming to a close! While it isn’t quite time to turn your outdoor faucets back on, you can save this blog post for when the day comes. Once you’re sure that the weather is going to be above freezing (and stay there) then you can start getting your lawn ready for … Read More
How to Re-Caulk Your Bathroom
When it comes to preventing water damage in your bathroom, caulk is key. This waterproof sealant helps close off seams around your fixtures. It’s important that your caulking stays in good condition to prevent mold or mildew growth. If you’ve noticed your caulking is starting to peel or flake, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and re-caulk! Don’t be … Read More
Types of Radon Certification
In our last post, “Radon Testing – is it Important?” we covered the why’s and how’s of radon testing. Radon mitigation is complicated, and it can be hard to know if you’ve got the right team on the job. That’s why today, we’re covering some of the most common radon professional certifications. We’ll also list the requirements to receive each … Read More