8 Common Signs of Water Damage After a severe storm your home may begin to display signs of water damage. Here's what to look out for. As a homeowner, are you aware of the potential damages your home could face in the event of a large storm? Do you know how to spot the signs of water damage? Some signs are obvious while others are not. It's beneficial to you and your family to learn them all. Early detection is … [Read more...]
When is Restoration Necessary? 8 Common Signs of Water Damage in Your Home
How To Prevent Mold in Air Ducts
Keep Your Air Pathogen Free: How To Prevent Mold in Air Ducts Mold in an air duct system is more common than you think, yet this problem can be avoided with the right know-how. Here's how to prevent mold in air ducts... There is always mold around us in the air and on surfaces, but if mold is abundant in your home, it has the potential to cause serious health problems. Dirty air leads to millions of deaths per … [Read more...]
Fight the Fungi: A Complete Guide to Preventing Mold In Your Home
Even though mold is natural, it can cause several health problems and can cost anywhere from $500 to $6,000 to get rid of it. Mold is an expensive problem and it is tricky to remove. In addition, getting rid of mold is only part of the solution. You need to ensure that it doesn't come back. Check out this guide to preventing mold to keep your home and family safe. Dry Everything That is Wet Immediately Mold … [Read more...]
Prepare for Disaster: How to Hurricane Proof Your House
Last year's hurricane season was so bad that four of the 2017 names were retired due to catastrophic levels of damage. It was the most expensive season on record with more than $200 billion in damages, most of it flood-related. From August through October the peak of hurricane season arrives, when both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans are most likely to churn out storms. Even an "average" hurricane season produces … [Read more...]
The Advantages of Drones: How Drones are Used in Disaster Relief
How Drones are Used in Disaster Relief Efforts There are countless advantages of drones. One of the most useful advantages is in disaster relief efforts. Here are some ways that drones are used in disasters and other catastrophes. Drones -- they're probably the most controversial piece of technology to take the stage in the past few years. It seems like every other day, we see a news report about something a drone … [Read more...]
Recovering from Tragedy: How to Get Rid of the Smoke Smell After a Fire
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) there are over 358,000 home structure fires each year. For homeowners who are allowed to return to and live in their home, there's good news and bad news. Their home is salvageable, but it reeks of smoke and fire damage. Completely removing the smell of smoke after a fire is a daunting task, but it's not impossible. Read on to learn how to get rid of the … [Read more...]
Home Flood Protection: 8 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe in a Storm
Tips to Keep Your Home Safe in a Storm Few things are scarier than a big storm headed your way. Here are our top 8 home flood protection tips to help you keep your home safe in the storm. The prevalence of weather-related disasters is on the rise. Last year, in fact, 16 different billion-dollar disasters occurred in the United States. These included severe storms and flooding. As a homeowner, it's up to you to … [Read more...]
Using Drones in Disaster Situations
How We Can Use the Benefit of Drones in a Disaster Situation Drones have accomplished many things since they were first introduced to the world. Find out how we can use the benefit of drones when disaster strikes. When you hear the word "drone," what do you think of? You might only associate drones with YouTubers flying cameras around. Or, maybe you're feeling apprehensive about Amazon's Drone delivery. Drones have … [Read more...]
Foundation Water Damage & Tips To Guard Against It
How to Stop Foundation Water Damage in Your Home Water damage is never something you want to happen to your home's foundation. What are you doing right now to protect your home's foundation from water damage? There are, unfortunately, far too many Americans who would probably answer, "Nothing". And that's a real shame when you consider that the foundation of a home is arguably the most important part of it. If … [Read more...]
Beware of the Rising Tides: How to Protect Your House From Flooding
Every locale has different weather hazards that worry homeowners. Californians might stress about wildfires while Oklahomans worry about tornadoes, and Floridians are concerned about hurricanes. No matter where you are, though, there's always a risk of flooding. While serious rainstorms can flood anywhere, an ill-prepared home can get water damage from minor rains as well. The good news is that you don't have … [Read more...]
Jeremy James Promoted to Eastern Coast Region Vice President
Jeremy James Promoted from Dallas/Fort Worth General Manager BMS CAT are excited to announce the promotion of Jeremy James to the new position of Eastern Region Vice President. Employed since 2011, Jeremy has managed all aspects of sales and operations across the Dallas and Fort Worth markets, ensuring his team is satisfying customer needs. As Eastern Region Vice President, he will oversee operations in six of … [Read more...]
Getting Rid of Mold: Why it’s Important
Getting Rid of Mold: Why it’s Important Mold is an organism that loves warm temperatures and wet areas. These can be caused by faulty plumbing, leaks in your roof, heavy rain or storm damage. Exposure to mold carries with it a variety of unwanted health effects including: Allergic reactions Breathing issues Unpleasant, musty odors Discoloration of walls and other affected areas Never attempt to … [Read more...]