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Month: February 2012

Repairing Water Damaged Homes
Water damage cleanup, Water damage restoration

Repairing Water Damaged Homes

Disaster strikes!  Mother Nature is once again determined to make her mark -- this time on your home!  What do you do when it’s time to return after she has chased you out of your home with a flood?  Your kitchen sink plots against you, running stealthily all night long, leaving you to the nasty surprise of a flooded kitchen!  How much will it cost to repair the damage?  What do you do to start picking up the soggy pieces? The costs for remedying such a devastating occurrence is increasingly steep, generally running around $5,000.  This cost tends to fluctuate depending on location, the size of the damage, and the items involved.  In a home owner’s article, insurance adjuster Jim Swegle of Safeco Insurance stated that “Water is the most common cause of home damage today -- even more lik...
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Imbroglio – an Astute Description of the Disaster Restoration Business
Emergency Tips

Imbroglio – an Astute Description of the Disaster Restoration Business

Imbroglio Definition im*bro*glio 1. A misunderstanding, disagreement, etc., of a complicated or bitter nature between persons or nations. 2. An intricate and perplexing state of affairs; a complicated or difficult situation. 3. A confused heap. This is an astute description of the disaster restoration business.  Relational imbroglio is natural in the wake of unexpected disasters.  Emotions run high.  Conflicts are common. Finances are stressed.  While our goal is to make sure every claim runs smoothly from beginning to end, this is difficult to expect given the intricate and perplexing state of some losses. Disaster Restoration Water and fire damage, vandalism and biohazard scenes, mold and asbestos concerns – all create a ripe environment for misunderstandings, disagreements, and c...
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