Hibbing Home Suffers Soot Damage from Oil Furnace Puff Backs?

3/28/2023 (Permalink)

We clean and restore puff back damage 24 hours a day in St. Louis County.

Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing has the training and experience to restore soot damage caused by oil furnace puff backs. When this oily soot travels through home ventilation systems, surfaces, and belongings are compromised. This oily soot residue is difficult to remove and will require professional cleaning services. Our technicians are trained and certified to clean and restore soot damage by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). We pretest every surface and item before cleaning to ensure we are using the most effective cleaning method. Here are some examples of cleaning methods we may use to remove soot damage:

• Dry Cleaning - used for cleaning light residues or to pre-clean prior to wet cleaning
• Wet Cleaning - an effective cleaning method for removing moderate to heavy residues
• Spray and Wipe - effective for items that can’t withstand wet cleaning
• Foam Cleaning - used for upholstery fabrics that might shrink or bleed if wet cleaned
• Abrasive Cleaning - involves agitation of the surface being cleaned
• Immersion Cleaning - contents are dipped into a bath of the cleaning product

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When you have soot damage from a furnace puff back issue in your Hibbing home or commercial business, our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 218-999-9799. 

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Water Damage in Bemidji Commercial Business?

3/21/2023 (Permalink)

We restore water commercial damage 24 hours a day in Beltrami County.

Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing has the training and experience to restore commercial water damage “Like it never even happened.” Water damage happens at all times of the day and night and can become a costly repair if not mitigated quickly. Our highly trained technicians are on-call 24 hours a day and can typically arrive within four hours of your call.

We have been restoring property damage for Bemidji businesses for years. We know that every day your business is closed is a day of lost productivity and revenue, so we will get your business back up and running quickly and with minimal disruption to your employees and customers. Although every water damage event is unique, we follow the same process as follows:

Water Damage Restoration Process

Step 1: Emergency Contact

Step 2: Inspection and Damage Assessment

Step 3: Water Removal/Water Extraction

Step 4: Drying and Dehumidification

Step 5: Cleaning and Repair

Step 6: Restoration

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Water damage emergencies can happen at any time and for many reasons. When you have a water damage emergency in your commercial business or home, our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 218-999-9799. 

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Broken Pipe Causes Water Damage in Deer River?

3/14/2023 (Permalink)

We restore water damage 24 hours a day in Itasca County.

Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing has the training and experience to restore water damage “Like it never even happened” in Deer River. You never know when a broken or burst pipe will wreak havoc on your home or commercial business. Our restoration technicians have the advanced training, state-of-the-art equipment, and experience to mitigate any size water loss quickly and efficiently and with minimal disruption to your family or employees and customers.

The Insurance Institute for Business Home and Safety suggests that homeowners and businesses:

• Provide a reliable backup power source to ensure continuous power to the building
• Install an automatic excess flow switch on the main incoming domestic water line to monitor and provide early detection of a broken pipe or valve. Use wireless sensors near water sources.
• Monitor sprinkler systems using a central station to provide early detection of a pipe failure and heat unheated sprinkler control rooms

Water damage happens at all times of the day and night and can become a costly repair if not mitigated quickly. Our highly trained technicians are on-call 24 hours a day and can typically arrive within four hours of your call.

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When you have a water damage emergency in your home or commercial business in Deer River, our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing is Here to Help. ® Please call us today at 218-999-9799. 

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Seven-Step Process for Restoring Fire Damage in Grand Rapids?

3/7/2023 (Permalink)

We restore fire damage 24 hours a day in Itasca County.

Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing has the training and experience to restore fire damage “Like it never even happened.” We follow this comprehensive process as follows:

Step 1: Emergency Contact

Our representative will ask questions regarding the fire damage event that will help us respond immediately with the appropriate equipment and resources. 

Step 2: Inspection and Assessment

Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service

We will board up missing windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs. 

Step 4: Water Removal and Drying

The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes most of the water. We then use dehumidifiers and air movers to remove the remaining water and complete the drying process. 

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot

We use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces. 

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing

We clean, sanitize, and disinfect all of the restorable items. We’re also trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet, or it may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business.

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Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing is Here to Help ® when you have a fire damage emergency in your home or commercial business in Bemidji. Call us today at 218-999-9799. 

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

What Can I Do to Prepare for a Power Outage in Bemidji?

2/28/2023 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage 24 hours a day in Beltrami County.

Are you ready for the next power outage? Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing wants everyone to be prepared for a winter power outage and offer these tips from the Red Cross:

Create a support network. Identify people who can help you stay at home or evacuate during an extended power outage. Keep a paper copy of your contact list.

Stay connected and alert. Sign up for alert systems and apps for text alerts. Have communication devices that work without home power, including a crank or battery radio, a non-cordless home phone, chargers, and batteries for your cell phones and your computers.

Stock food and water. Store non-perishable food and water supplies for at least two weeks. Plan to use coolers and ice to extend food refrigeration and keep a thermometer in the fridge, freezer, or cooler to monitor the food temperature.

Know and plan for your personal and medical electrical needs. Take an inventory of your electrical needs. Consider backup and non-power alternatives for lighting, communication, medical devices, refrigerated medicine, cooking, garage doors, locks, and elevators. Discuss a plan with your doctors for your medical needs.

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Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing is Here to Help ® when you have a storm damage emergency in your home or commercial business in Bemidji. Call us today at 218-999-9799. 

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Thundersnow Damages Home in Keewatin?

2/21/2023 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage 24 hours a day in Itasca County.

Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing responds to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Keewatin. When you combine snowstorms with lightning, you get thundersnow. Although thunderstorms are less common during the winter months, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), thundersnow is sometimes observed downstream of the Great Lakes and the Great Salt Lake during lake-effect snowstorms. Thundersnow occurs when there is strong instability and abundant moisture above the surface, such as a warm front.

Our professionals have been restoring storm damage in Keewatin for years. As soon as we arrive, we will inspect and assess the damage and secure the structure by boarding and tarping up any areas exposed to the elements. Once the building is secure, we will begin the restoration process, which can involve anything from tree removal to window replacement. When required to complete a restoration, we can supervise a full range of building and reconstruction services, including:

• Board Up
• Carpet Repair and Installation
• Document Drying
• Dry Cleaning
• Drywall Installation
• Drywall Removal
• Electrical
• Electronics Restoration
• Fine Art Restoration
• Furniture Restoration
• General Contracting
• Hardwood Floor Repair
• HVAC Services
• Linoleum Floor Repair
• Marble Floor Repair
• Move Out
• Painting
• Plumbing
• Portable Power
• Roof Tarp
• Roofing Services
• Scalable Resources
• Temporary Fencing
• Temporary Warehouse Space
• Tile Floor Repair
• Tree Removal

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Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing is Here to Help ® when you have a storm damage emergency in your commercial business or home. Call us today at 218-999-9799. 

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

How Can Ice Dams Damage my Low-Slope Roof in Bemidji?

2/14/2023 (Permalink)

We restore water damage 24 hours a day in Beltrami County.

Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing responds to water damage emergencies caused by ice dam damage every year. The best way to prevent ice dams from forming on a commercial roof is to remove the snow as soon as possible.

Causes of Ice Dams

According to the National Weather Service, ice dams are formed when the temperatures fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit and are found mainly on low slope roofs. Some common causes of ice dams include poor ventilation and insulation in the attic, placement of heating in the attic, and recessed lighting near the roof.

How Can Ice Dams Damage My Commercial Roof?

There are two common ways ice dams cause damage to commercial roofs.

1. Freezing Water

Freezing water can damage the roof because it expands and can tear the sealing points along the roof’s edge when it freezes. Additionally, large icicles can accumulate at the roof’s edge, and the weight of the icicles can damage the roof and the eavestrough or rain gutter.

2. Pooling Water

If water pools behind an ice dam, it may seep into your commercial building because it has nowhere to drain. Pooling water can cause extensive damage to the structure of the building as well as to the insulation, drywall, and electrical systems.

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Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing is Here to Help ® when you have a water damage emergency in your commercial business or home in Bemidji. Call us today at 218-999-9799. 

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Grand Rapids Home Suffers Water Damage From Burst Frozen Pipe?

2/7/2023 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage 24-hours a day in Itasca County.

Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing responds to water damage emergencies caused by frozen pipes every year in Grand Rapids, and we offer these tips for preventing frozen pipes from the Red Cross:

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes

• Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage
• Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up and out of the reach of children.
• When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing.
• Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.
• If you are going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, and set to a temperature not below 55° Fahrenheit

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Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing is Here to Help ® when you have a water damage emergency in your home or commercial business in Bemidji. Call us today at 218-999-9799. 

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Are You Prepared for the Next Big Storm in Bemidji?

1/31/2023 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage 24-hours a day in Beltrami County.

Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing responds to storm damage emergencies every year in Bemidji, and we offer these tips for preparing for winter storms from the Red Cross:

Take immediate precautions if you hear these words on the news:

Winter Storm WARNING: Life-threatening, severe weather conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours.

Blizzard WARNING: Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 miles per hour or greater, plus considerable falling or blowing snow reducing visibility to less than a quarter mile, expected to prevail for three hours or longer.

Other winter storm words to listen for: 

• WIND CHILL Temperature: How cold people and animals feel when outside. As wind increases, heat is carried away from your body faster, driving down your body temperature and making you feel much colder. The wind chill temperature is not the actual temperature but rather how wind and cold feel on exposed skin.
• Winter Storm OUTLOOK: Winter storm conditions are possible in the next two to five days. Stay tuned to local media for updates.
• Winter Storm WATCH: Winter storm conditions are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours. Review your winter storm plans and stay informed about weather conditions.
• Winter Weather ADVISORY: Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous but not life-threatening if you are cautious.

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Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing is Here to Help ® when you have a storm damage emergency in your home or commercial business in Bemidji. Call us today at 218-999-9799. 

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

How Often Should I Test my Smoke Detectors in my Hibbing Home?

1/24/2023 (Permalink)

We restore fire damage 24-hours a day in St. Louis County.

Have you tested your smoke detectors lately? Smoke alarms are an integral part of a home fire escape plan. Smoke detectors play an essential role in reducing fire deaths in the United States, and working fire alarms give early warnings so you can get outside quickly. Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing responds to fire damage emergencies every year in St. Louis County and offers these smoke alarm safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:

Smoke Alarm Safety

• A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. 
• Smoke alarms should be interconnected. When one sounds, they all sound. 
• Large homes may need extra smoke alarms
• Test your smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.
• Today’s smoke alarms will be more technologically advanced to respond to a multitude of fire conditions yet mitigate false alarms
• When a smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside
• Replace all smoke alarms in your home every ten years

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Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing is Here to Help ® when you have fire damage in your home or commercial business in Hibbing. Call us today at 218-999-9799. 

Franchises are independently owned and operated.