Resources
Not every disaster is the same. The process of restoring a property after the unthinkable occurs can look very different depending on the scale of the loss. For example, a fire in a commercial kitchen will require a totally different restoration process from a sewage back-up in a private home. Restoring an apartment complex with…
When the unexpected strikes, property owners and managers need the support of knowledgeable professionals. That’s because the process of recovering from a disaster—whether it’s a fire, flood, storm or other catastrophic event—is incredibly overwhelming and can leave lasting damage if not correctly handled. Instead of trying to do everything on your…
If you’re a broker who provides insurance coverage for residential properties like multi-family and single-family homes, school dormitories, and senior living facilities; or large commercial properties used in the government, financial, hospitality, education, industrial manufacturing, or transportation sectors; you rely on client referrals and word of mouth to find new business. One way to strengthen your clients’…
Why is it important to know about common fire safety violations? Fires can wreak havoc on any commercial property in a matter of minutes. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2018 alone, 500,000 structural fires were reported in the United States—that’s one fire every 63 seconds. These fires accounted for more…
Business fire prevention and safety should be of the upmost importance with unprecedented growth in wildfires. In fact, the past few years have seen both a dramatic acceleration in the frequency and intensity of wildfires around the globe. Whether it’s devastating bushfires in Australia, record rainforest fires in the Amazon or deadly wildfires throughout North…
Fires can wreak havoc. But sometimes what is left behind after a fire can be even more devastating — bio-hazardous residue. If it’s not taken care of properly, it can cause severe health problems, further damage to the property, or issues even after the restoration. Things like not securing the property, not testing and cleaning…
Mould is an incredibly sensitive subject when it comes to multi-family properties, and should not be ignored. The reality is that untreated moisture can become a much larger issue. A simple water leak can turn into a full-blown mould crisis in less than 48 hours if not properly handled. And, all mildew needs is a little warmth…
A fire in your home can start in a variety of ways. Many of them are simply accidents, or “flukes,” for which nobody can really prepare. No matter how the fire starts, it is a truly heartbreaking situation to lose your home. When a home is damaged in a fire, it is not just the…
After your business experiences water damage from a leaky pipe, rainstorm, or flood, you naturally want to get things back to normal as soon as possible. If you’re dealing with anything other than a large incursion, you understandably may be considering handling the cleanup and drying yourself to save money or time. The problem is…
If you’ve never experienced a paper-related disaster, you’d be surprised how fast things can go off the rails in document storage areas. And schools, government offices, law firms, medical offices, and other businesses and facilities that deal with a lot of paper are all at risk. It only takes an everyday event, like a pipe…