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Month: October 2010

Air Duct and HVAC Cleaning – Choosing a Service Provider
Air Duct HVAC Cleaning

Air Duct and HVAC Cleaning – Choosing a Service Provider

Indoor air pollution is a growing issue that can be improved with vent duct cleaning.  Air duct cleaning services will remove dust and possible sources of mold to help maintain a healthy home environment.   While periodic hvac duct cleaning is part of a good home maintenance plan, professional duct cleaning service is especially recommended after any major remodeling, if you see dust coming from your heating/cooling vents or if someone in your family seems especially prone to allergies or asthma. Here are some things to consider when choosing an air duct cleaning service: What is the provider’s experience in hvac cleaning?  ServiceMaster’s duct cleaning service professionals are experts in hvac duct cleaning, and have the tools and experience to get the job done right.  Plus, they ...
Fire Damage Restoration – Choosing a Service Provider
Fire Damage Restoration

Fire Damage Restoration – Choosing a Service Provider

Choosing a fire restoration service provider is an important decision.  You need to start the fire clean up quickly because fast action cleaning fire damage can minimize your losses after the fire gets extinguished.  However, you want to be sure your fire damage restoration is done by a qualified fire damage repair specialist . Questions to ask when choosing a fire damage cleanup provider include: What are the provider’s qualifications?  ServiceMaster fire restoration service technicians have the training and experience necessary to get the job done right.  They have the licensing and insurance required by the municipalities in which they operate, and are backed by ServiceMaster’s nationwide reputation in fire damage restoration. How quickly can they begin service?  ServiceMas...
Water Damage Restoration – Choosing a Service Provider
Water damage restoration

Water Damage Restoration – Choosing a Service Provider

Finding a water damage restoration service can be complicated by the many reasons you may require water damage cleanup.  Floods, burst pipes or water damage after a fire signal the need for immediate water damage restoration, but rain leaks or other water sources may not be evident until the problem has spread. Water damage cleanup can be one of the most difficult tasks confronting a property owner.  Water flows on the path of least resistance, and can be absorbed by porous materials, including wood and sheetrock, so the damage can spread quickly. Here are some considerations for homeowners when deciding on a water damage restoration service: What is the source of the water damage? The type of damage will affect the water damage remediation plan.  For example, water damage cleanu...
Mold Remediation – Choosing a Service Provider
Mold damage restoration remediation

Mold Remediation – Choosing a Service Provider

Mold remediation requires the skills and training to find the source of the mold, clean up the problem and take steps to prevent future occurrences. Mold is a type of fungi that can grow on wood, carpets, paper, insulation or many other organic substances with a combination of suitable temperatures, moisture, and oxygen.  Mold damage restoration is important because untreated mold can pose a variety of health risks, including asthma and allergic reactions, and it can significantly decrease property resale value. Before contracting for mold cleaning services and mold damage restoration, homeowners should get answers to these questions: What is the provider’s experience in mold mildew remediation?  ServiceMaster mold remediation specialists are experts at finding and cleaning mold sou...