How to Protect Your Home From a Flood

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Did you know that, despite common misconceptions, most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage repair? While surprising, this is just one of the reasons that taking preventative measures to protect your home from a flood is so important. Here are some of our top tips and recommendations for flood-proofing your home. Evaluate Your […]

Mold and Mildew: Simple Moisture Fix or Serious Problem?

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Regardless of the season, you can probably think of at least one time  where it was cool and damp on a summer day, or heavy and humid outside during autumn. These are precisely the types of reasons that make black mold removal and prevention top priorities. One general rule of thumb to keep front and […]

Cleaning and Sanitizing Services: When Do You Hire a Professional?

Cleaning and Sanitizing Services

There’s no denying that COVID-19 has drastically changed the lives of everyone in our country. Now, more than ever, it’s imperative that hospitals and other healthcare facilities are sanitized and safe. Especially for working medical professionals and incoming patients. Cleaning and sanitizing services are in definite need. As COVID-19 continues to cause concerns there’s a […]

Black Water: Category 3 Water Damage

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The most dangerous type of water damage is category 3, or black water. Much more contaminated than category 2, black water is a potentially deadly form of water damage that is made up of far more contaminants and bacteria than category 2. On top of that, water that is contaminated is even more harmful to […]

Gray Water: Category 2 Water Damage

Gray Water: Category 2 Water Damage

Suffering damage due to mildly contaminated, or gray, water is a difficult position to be in as a homeowner. In the event that you’re faced with category 2 water damage, it’s important to understand the effects that this type of water damage can have on your property and health. Here are some important things to […]

Classes and Categories of Water Damage

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When it comes to water damage and restoration, it’s important to be aware of the classes and categories of water contamination. These two factors dictate how the damage of water is mitigated and how much can be salvaged. Read on for an overview of the classes and categories of it. Classes of Water Damage The […]

Black Soot – What Is It and Why Is It in My House?

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Have you noticed mysterious black marks appearing on your walls, or discovered that your air filter has turned completely black? You’re not alone, and it’s not just dust. An issue that has plagued homeowners for years, black soot mysteriously damages and discolors walls and other household items. Only within the last 20 years has there […]

The Right Tool to do the Right Job – STARC Case Study

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A Commercial Kitchen Restoration Case Study On January 22, 2019, a sprinkler head burst in the ceiling of a commercial kitchen in a nursing home, drenching the ceiling, drywall, and flooring. Compleat Restorations was called to put things right again. The dilemma – how to get this area dry while serving meals to 188 residents […]

The Sweet Smell of Success – Commercial Fire Damage Restoration

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The Stink of Despair After Commercial Fire Damage Part of your commercial fire damage recovery will be putting the fire behind you. It’s hard to do that when absolutely everything smells like smoke: rooms, desks, soft goods, furniture, and equipment  – they emit a smoke odor that continues to contaminate the air and pollute your […]

Riding the Wave of Commercial Property Damage

Commercial property loss such as fire damage, water intrusion, microbial or other environmental issues can make you feel like you’re drowning.  You experience an overwhelming tsunami of emotions as you surf the gnarly waves of emergency mitigation, repair of the source and structure, dealing with shareholders and employees – all while desperately trying to keep […]