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Mold is an incredibly sensitive subject when it comes to multifamily and should not be ignored. The reality is untreated moisture can become a much larger issue. A simple water leak can turn into a full-blown mold crisis in less than 48 hours if not properly handled. And, all mildew needs is a little warmth...

(MISSISSAUGA, October 28, 2020) – FIRST ONSITE, Canada’s leading independent disaster restoration services provider, has strengthened its presence in Atlantic Canada with the launch of a new branch in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The move expands FIRST ONSITE’s presence and leadership in the property restoration business across the region, strengthening the company’s commitment to customers and...

(MISSISSAUGA, October 28, 2020) – FIRST ONSITE, Canada’s leading independent disaster restoration services provider, expands in Winnipeg with the relocation to a larger branch facility. The need for the new location was driven by business growth in the region. In three years, the company has expanded significantly from six to 25 employees who service both...

MISSISAUGA, ON., September 23, 2020 – FIRST ONSITE, Canada’s leading independent disaster restoration services provider, has further strengthened its B.C. leadership team with the addition of Alan Zyla, Branch Manager, Victoria. Alan is a veteran of disaster restoration and damaged property appraisal with more than 34 years of experience. He has been an integral member...

HONOLULU – August 20, 2020 – FIRST ONSITE Hawaii has won the General Contractors Association of Hawaii’s prestigious “Build Hawaii” award for Environmental Construction. FIRST ONSITE received recognition for its remediation, restoration and abatement efforts at the 568-unit Marco Polo condominium building following a significant fire. The fire, and the resulting water damage from firefighters...

FT. WORTH, Texas (August 12, 2020) FIRST ONSITE, one of North America’s largest and fastest-growing emergency response planning, property mitigation and reconstruction service providers, has opened an office in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The office will allow FIRST ONSITE to better respond to damage caused by large, small or complex disasters in Puerto Rico and...

THE CHALLENGE Complications Fire officials initially thought residents would be back in their homes in a few days, but the restoration process was a more complicated than originally anticipated. FIRST ONSITE was on site shortly after receiving a call about the fire. When they arrived, the team saw that the electrical room was completely burnt...

THE CHALLENGE Complications Fire officials initially thought residents would be back in their homes in a few days, but the restoration process was more complicated than originally anticipated. FIRST ONSITE was on site shortly after receiving a call about the fire. When they arrived, the team saw that the electrical room was completely burnt and...

THE SITUATION When Hurricane Dorian formed in late August, initial projections had it on a collision course with Florida. As the days progressed, however, the storm path shifted northward, leaving municipalities and businesses up the east coast and into Canada scrambling to plan for Dorian’s potential impact and response. In light of the unpredictable nature...

THE SITUATION When Hurricane Dorian formed in late August, initial projections had it on a collision course with Florida. As the days progressed, however, the storm path shifted northward, leaving municipalities and businesses up the east coast and into Canada scrambling to plan for Dorian’s potential impact and response. In light of the unpredictable nature...