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The Guide to Commercial Winter Storm Restoration Winter weather is near, and colder temperatures bring a greater need for awareness surrounding potential property damage and the challenges it can present. Depending on the type of damage, property owners and managers are faced with potentially endangering the lives of their building’s occupants and a period of…
(MISSISSAUGA, November 8th, 2023) – FIRST ONSITE Property Restoration, Canada’s leading property restoration company, has joined forces with the Canadian Association of Managing General Agents (CAMGA) as a Silver Sponsor. First Onsite will also be participating in a panel at the upcoming CAMGA Claims Summit in November in Toronto. CAMGA is national trade association representing…
(MISSISSAUGA, October 2, 2023) – FIRST ONSITE Property Restoration, Canada’s leading property restoration company, has opened a new operations branch in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. Trois-Rivières is the next step in the company’s expansion plans. Already the largest full service commercial and residential restoration provider in the province, the new branch joins First Onsite’s flagship Montréal/Dorval branch,…
What Happened? Hurricane Fiona made landfall in September 2022 and would go down as one of the most brutal weather events to impact eastern Canada, affecting Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. The hurricane recorded winds over 165kph, claimed twenty-five lives, and caused over $845 million in damage, making it one of the…
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colorado – August 22, 2023 – First Onsite Property Restoration (First Onsite), one of North America’s largest disaster recovery and restoration providers for commercial enterprises, has added Case Restoration, a full-service mitigation service provider, and general contractor based in Nashville Tennessee to its service locations. This acquisition is part of First Onsite’s approach…
Understanding Hawai’i Hurricane Damage: A Comprehensive Preparedness Checklist Hurricanes form in areas of enhanced thunderstorms over warm tropical oceans. A concern for Hawai’i, in the middle of the Pacific, is waiting for a destructive storm to hit. Fortunately, in the last 40 years, Hawai’i has only seen three (3) Hurricanes that have impacted our islands…
We’ve all seen what fire damage can do to a property, but the types of damage you should be ready to encounter after experiencing a fire loss can exceed your expectations. Having full awareness of the different types of damage you will face can help you to react faster, reducing continued damage and getting you…
Key Steps for a Water Damage Recovery From small leaks to severe floods, water can wreak havoc on buildings, properties, and more. Whether that water damage is a broken water line, weather-related flood, a drain back up, or another cause, water in buildings can become a major problem — and fast. A rapid response to…
From minor leaks to catastrophic floods, the destructive power of water knows no bounds. Buildings and properties are particularly vulnerable, facing a range of costly issues that can disrupt businesses and even force operations to grind to a halt. Unexpected incidents such as burst water lines, drain backups, and weather-induced floods not only jeopardize furnishings…
Understanding the Impact and Risk of Water Damage on Hawaii’s Properties If there’s one thing we have an abundance of in Hawaii, it’s water. Our tropical climate is no stranger to heavy rain, flash flooding, and the potential for a destructive hurricane season. These elements, along with the unexpected pipe burst or plumbing issue, can…