Checking a Contractor’s Insurance
Home owners looking for a contractor make a major mistake when checking a contractor’s insurance. I see between 400 to 500 projects per year and meet many potential clients and home owners. And...
View ArticleCleaning Your Gutters
Many homeowners today neglect the importance of regularly cleaning out their gutters. Gutters and downspouts prevent damage to fascia boards and will deter puddling which can later cause damage to...
View ArticleProper Brick Pointing Methods
Recently we completed a project in Center City Philadelphia which required us to waterproof both the front and the back of the property. The front of the property, consisting of bricks, was recently...
View ArticlePrep Work
Recently I saw a home that had a new door installed and to do so the opening had to be cut larger for the door to fit. But the contractor failed to cover and plastic his work area properly, and brick...
View ArticleRequired Restoration Equipment
Part 1: HEPA Vacuums Through years of being in the restoration business I’ve started to notice a recurring theme seen mostly in mold remediation companies: Lack of Required Equipment. One of those...
View ArticleRequired Restoration Equipment
Part 2: Containment Continuing our Blog on Required Restoration Equipment, in this post we’ll focus on the containment. Prior to any project beginning, a remediation contractor must construct a...
View ArticleWater Damage Restoration
Water is the Earth’s most precious resource, while also being the cause of some of the worst natural catastrophes in North America. In 2004, hurricanes caused over $21.4 billion dollars in damage. In...
View ArticleChecking Mold Certifications
In a short addition to our Blog, we’ll discuss the importance of being certified in both Mold Inspection and Mold Remediation. The first and foremost reason that such paperwork is required is because...
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