Apr
16
Carpeting is a big part of our home life. It can accent our furniture and surroundings, and help keep the room warmer in the cold winter months here in Colorado. But if you’ve ever had water damage, you know the affects it can have on your carpets. When do you restore? And when do you replace?
The key to restoration is timing. The quicker you act, the better you chance you have of being able to restore. Wet carpet can mildew, mold, and produce other bacteria that can have serious implications on your family’s health.
But before any restoration is started, it’s important to first find out how the water damage occurred. Is the problem still in existence? Or has it been fixed? The last thing you want is to dry and restore your carpets only to face the same problem within a few short days.
If carpeting is soaked with clean water, the water must be extracted immediately, and dried thoroughly within 12 hours. The carpeting should also be treated with a disinfectant to prevent molds and other bacteria from forming.
If carpeting is soaked with dirty or unsanitary water from flooding, toilets or sewer damage, or other appliances that may have left food or other undesirables within your carpets, the damage carpet may need to be discarded.
In any type of water damage, the potential doesn’t stop with the carpeting. It also spreads to floorboards, wallboards, and may also impact other rooms within the area, especially if the water has sat for any length of time.
Be sure to find the source, and fix the entire problem the first time to prevent any further spreading of damage.
Mar
19
Fire and Water Mitigation Services
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Coping with any kind of property loss can be a devastating experience. Not only do you face losing your personal property and treasured assets, but you also deal with the emotional level of loss and personal security.
Responding quickly to a property loss is more than just fixing the damage, it’s also about assurance from a company that understands all levels of facing this type of experience.
Fire and water mitigation services is set up exclusively to help you deal with all aspects of a loss. A true professional experienced in mitigation services can work with you from beginning to end, helping you get back to your normal lifestyle. Helping you with things like:
Understanding how to work with your insurance provider
Saving as many of your personal belongings as possible before you begin with the repairs
Choosing comparable materials from your home environment before the damage occurred
What to do before, during and after the mitigation process
Because mitigation services are a highly personalized process, it’s important to work with experts. A company without the experience may not be able to provide you with the complete guidance you’ll need to quickly move through the process. Ask for experience and references, and select the right company for you.
[Fire. Water. Smoke. Mold. For all your mitigation and repair needs, Paul Davis has been helping clients just like you for over 18 years.]
Mar
11
Choosing a Water Restoration Company in Centennial Colorado
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Have you recently experienced a flood in your basement? Or maybe a broken pipe while you were away on vacation? We never choose to deal with the aftermath of a flood – yet the quicker you handle the situation, the quicker your life can return to normal. Here are 5 tips to choosing a water restoration company in Centennial Colorado.
1. Is the company well regarded in the community? Head online and do a 
quick search. Do they have a web presence? Do you recognize their name? While every company has to start somewhere, it is nice to find one that has experience here in Colorado, and has established themselves within your neighborhood.
2. What is their area of expertise? Do they handle restoration regularly? Water restoration is different than remodeling, and requires skills in many different things, including securing your area from potential mold growth. Find a contractor that is experienced and can offer referrals of homes he’s worked on in the past.
3. Are they fully insured and bonded? The last thing you need is more work and stress after you’ve already experienced water damage. Verify the reputation of the company ahead of time, and understand the process from beginning to end.
4. What guarantees do you have? When the job is finished and complete, what guarantees do you have for future problems? Sometimes its easy to overlook a potential problem on sight. Only after you live with something for a few weeks do you notice a problem with a product or service. Make sure the restoration company you choose stands behind their work, and will fix problems you notice in the future.
5. Will you work well together? Restoration in many cases is a remodel of the rooms affected. If your kitchen cabinets were destroyed in the process, and they are 10 years old, you will be choosing new materials for your kitchen. Do you see eye to eye with the contractor? Can he make suggestions that suit your taste and budget? It’s important to see some previous work samples to know you are both on the same track.
[Paul Davis has been helping Coloradoans with restoration services for over 18 years. They can help you restore your home to original condition quickly – give them a call today for your free estimate.]
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Feb
18
Is the cold Colorado weather getting you down? Spring is just around the corner, though we may still have a few more months of snowy, wet conditions.
So what happens if you wake up one morning to a broken pipe flooding your kitchen, or an inch of standing water in your basement? It’s time to find the right emergency water restoration service company. 
Start by assessing the damage. If water is still running, turn off the water at the main shutoff valve. Then make two calls: one to your insurance agent, and one to your water restoration company. Both will get you on the path to recovery.
Next, begin analyzing the situation. If it’s safe, begin recovering your personal belongings. Remove any items that can be saved, like artwork, photo albums, books, and papers. If things have water damaged, its important to act quickly. Dry thoroughly, and talk to your restoration expert to determine if any special action is needed.
Then plan for recovery. In some cases, you many end up replacing a good portion of a room. Do you want to make changes in the process? If you haven’t thought about a remodel or upgrade before, you may think about it now. Replacing kitchen cabinets doesn’t mean installing cabinets identical to what you have now. In many cases they may not be available, and you will have to choose a different style. What do you prefer?
Begin looking at magazines, or visit showcases or models in your area to look at the latest styles. Your restoration company will also have suggestions about making sometimes difficult choices quickly, so you can get your home – and your life – back to normal.
Oct
29
Colorado is known for its quick and powerful storms. After weeks of dryness, waking up to two feet of snow is always a 
possibility.
After the storm comes the recovery. Because a wet snow can easily melt in a short period of time, a homeowner can find a wide variety of damage, both inside and out.
Water restoration helps you recover from the damage caused by the storm. Water restoration services can help you with:
- Flooding from water seeping through the foundation into your basement or crawl space.
- Water damage to your living space and personal items.
- Mold caused by sitting water.
- Structural damage from large amounts of water.
If you experience flooding or water damage, the important thing is to take action immediately.
Start by removing any personal items that are easy to move.
Turn off power to electrical outlets in the affected area.
Begin contacting water restoration services for estimates and quotes. Work with your insurance company to make sure you are covered.
Begin cleanup as soon as possible. The quicker you begin restoration, the more you are likely to save some of your items.
Jun
26
Denver Water Damage – Surviving The Rain and Hail
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Weather here in Denver has been crazy these 
past few weeks. Every day we sit and wait for the latest round of thunderstorms, wondering who will get the highest impact from rain, hail, lightning, and even tornados.
Even though the storms are often short lived, the impact they bring is really starting to add up. Fires from the severe lightning strikes. Roof, siding, and landscape damage from the hail. And of course water damage from the flooding associated with this much rain.
If your home has sustained water damage from these latest storms, where do you go from here? How do you make sure you stop it for future storms, and correct the problems so further damage doesn’t occur?
Apr
20
10 Fire and Water Restoration Tips
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1. Assess the damage. If your home is safe to enter, assess the damage and move quickly to begin restoration.
2. Remove any items that can be saved. Move books, photographs, artwork, and other personal belongings to a safe, secure area.
3. Separate and dry photographs thoroughly before replacing in books or frames. Photo restoration services are available to retrieve severely damaged photographs.
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