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A fire in your home is one of the most traumatic events any homeowner or renter can face. Even when your home survives a blaze, the damage created by the fire—and the resulting smoke—can be significant, even in parts of the home that weren’t directly touched by flame. The cleanup and restoration process after a…

It’s easy to identify a sewer backup in your home. Not only does the presence of sewage backing up into a toilet, or through a drain, present a clear sign of a sewage line issue, the smell will be tough to ignore for you and anyone inside your home. A fast response can minimize the…

Water damage is a serious threat to any wood flooring in your home—especially when water goes undetected or ignored. When the presence of water is spotted early, it’s possible to remove the water and minimize or eliminate long-lasting damage. If ignored or given too much time to soak into the wood, damage will become permanent—and…

Mold exists everywhere, inside and outside your home. In small amounts, mold spores pose no threat to indoor or outdoor air quality. But in a home where stagnant moisture collects, mold can thrive, growing large colonies in hard-to-see places like cracks around windows or the insulation in your walls. Mold growths can be difficult, if…

For most North Carolina homes, it’s only a matter of time before severe weather results in exterior damage requiring repairs. For homeowners, this damage can cause significant stress, especially when the damage renders your home uninhabitable. This is true even when you have home insurance to cover the repairs. To address the damage, restore your…

House floods can be caused by natural disasters or plumbing leaks. Either way, they can be extremely damaging and can cause loss of home and property. Because flood cleanup needs to be completed quickly, it’s important to get professional help as soon as possible. Flood damage needs to be mitigated within 48 hours to avoid…

If you’ve had a fire in or near your house, the smell of smoke can remain long after the fire’s been put out. You may think it will go away after a few days, or that opening a window will help, but the truth is the smell will only go away after a thorough cleaning.…

It’s a moment that every homeowner dreads: A heavy rain begins, and shortly after you find water leaking from the ceiling or a stain slowly spreading overhead. It’s a common, but serious, a problem that most homeowners experience at one point or another. According to insurance statistics, more than $10,000 worth of claims per year…

If you see a strange spot or small growth in your home, you might wonder whether it is mold or mildew. While both can be harmful to your home if left untreated, they each have distinct features that require specific remedies. Mold and mildew are both common occurrences, especially in homes that have moist areas…