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...]
Recovering from Tragedy: How to Get Rid of the Smoke Smell After a Fire
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 Blackmon Mooring & 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 … [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...]
Understanding the Characteristics of Water Damage
Understanding the Characteristics of Water Damage Regardless of the cause, we can rapidly recognize and act upon the signs of water damage to your property and its contents. After addressing the cause of the problem, we will promptly remove any salvageable materials before carrying out emergency repairs and working closely with insurance companies to help ensure a seamless transition back to normalcy. If your … [Read more...]
Dealing with Fire and Smoke Damage
Dealing with Fire and Smoke Damage Even if it does not cause severe structural damage, the smoke damage caused by even a small fire can cause serious damage. The home or building often needs a thorough cleaning before it can continue functioning. BMS CAT uses cutting-edge equipment to clean and restore things like carpets, walls, ceilings, electronics and woodwork from damage caused by smoke. We can also … [Read more...]
Amanda Schooler Promoted to Director of Marketing
Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT Announces New Director of Marketing Amanda Schooler Promoted from Director of Advertising and Promotions Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT are pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Schooler to Director of Marketing. Ms. Schooler will oversee the organization's national marketing and branding initiatives through the planning, development and execution of advertising, content, … [Read more...]
Mold: Preventative Measures
Mold: Preventative Measures Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT provide superior mold remediation and removal services. Our team members are experts at dealing with mold and mold-related problems in buildings of all sizes. We also understand that a timely response is of utmost importance, as well as taking extra steps to prevent the mold from returning. Following are some of the most important preventative measures … [Read more...]
The Water Damage Restoration Process
The Water Damage Restoration Process Our friendly customer service representatives will ask you a series of questions to determine the appropriate response. Emergency Response: Our 24-hour emergency response services ensure that our crews will be on-site within hours of your call. As the leader in the water damage restoration industry, we promptly dispatch the right team to do the job so that a small problem … [Read more...]