Posts

Prevention: The Best Fire Protection Tactic

Image
Fire damage can occur at a moments notice, and from countless causes. The best fire protection for your property is prevention. We at ServiceMaster Restoration by Century promise that by implementing the following suggestions in your Galveston home or business, you can help prevent fires and respond quickly if they do occur. Install smoke alarms throughout your property. Every level of your building, inside and outside sleeping areas, should have smoke alarms. Be sure to check your smoke alarms regularly. If they are not working correctly, change them out. You should also change the batteries at least once a year, before they run out. Most smoke alarms expire after 10 years. If yours are older than that, install new ones. Working smoke alarms reduce the chances of fire fatality by nearly 50%. They are critical for warning when fire is present, and are the first step in the evacuation process, so be sure that they are working correctly. Create and practice a fire escape plan

Prevention: The Best Fire Protection Tactic

Image
Fire damage can occur at a moments notice, and from countless causes. The best fire protection for your property is prevention. We at ServiceMaster Restoration by Century promise that by implementing the following suggestions in your Galveston home or business, you can help prevent fires and respond quickly if they do occur. Install smoke alarms throughout your property. Every level of your building, inside and outside sleeping areas, should have smoke alarms. Be sure to check your smoke alarms regularly. If they are not working correctly, change them out. You should also change the batteries at least once a year, before they run out. Most smoke alarms expire after 10 years. If yours are older than that, install new ones. Working smoke alarms reduce the chances of fire fatality by nearly 50%. They are critical for warning when fire is present, and are the first step in the evacuation process, so be sure that they are working correctly. Create and practice a fire escape plan

Commercial Water Damage Cleanup

Image
Experiencing commercial water damage can be detrimental to a business owner who now has to balance the loss of property with the loss of income while the business is affected. When it comes to commercial properties in The Galveston, water damage can sometimes mean the loss of thousands of dollars in inventory and productivity, and getting back to work as soon as possible will limit the total damages, as well as the lost profit. There are several causes of commercial water damage, and sometimes prevention can keep a major water damage disaster from derailing your business. As a commercial water damage cleanup in Galveston , we want to help you get back on track as soon as possible. Preventing Commercial Water Damage Commercial Flood damage cleanup in Houston   can be avoided with a little bit of preparation and prevention. Make sure you and pertinent employees know where the water shutoff valves are located in the event of a pipe or equipment failure that causes water damage. Y

Three Dangers of Water and Flood Damage

Image
It is an unfortunate reality that many homes and business owners will have to deal with some form of water damage at some point in their lives. The effects caused by this water damage can be extensive. Structural damage, harmful pollutants, and mold damage are three of the biggest dangers that property owners face from water damage. To maintain safety and clean living conditions, it is critical that water damage is cleaned up in an efficient and quality manner. The best way to ensure that is to hire a cleaning and restoration company you can trust. ServiceMaster by Century in the Galveston area is one such company qualified and prepared to aid you in the restoration and cleanup process after any water damage disaster. Below are three of the hazards water damage can bring to your home or commercial property. Contaminated Water Flood damage cleanup in Houston sometimes contains contaminants that can go as far as to seriously endanger the lives of those exposed to it. Flood wa

Dry Out Before You Rebuild!

When a major  water damage disaster happens to a property it is easy to become overwhelmed and frustrated. Obviously, water disasters are not a typical emergency and if you haven’t experienced a water damage situation before, you may not know what to do and where to start. But there is a good starting point and your friends at  Service Master by Century  want to help you start getting your property back to normal.                                                                                             After the flood waters recede and the clean up has been done, most folks want to get back into their homes and start rebuilding. However, wood that has been submerged in water has likely absorbed moisture and bacteria. Rebuilding too quickly after a flood can cause future problems such as mold growth, insect infestations, and deterioration of the wood. Our friends at Texas A&M Agrilife Extension have some great reminders: First Steps Ventilation                          

Mold: Bad for Health, Bad for Property Value?

Molds have been on the Earth for millions of years. The spores float through the air, landing on every surface. Mold grows where there is moisture, plus a food source, and a humid temperature. As common as mold spores are, they concern us for two reasons: our health and damage to our property. How Dangerous Is Mold? Most molds aren’t dangerous to humans, but the U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that there is sufficient evidence to link indoor mold exposure to respiratory problems among generally healthy people. Extended periods of concentrated exposure to mold can create additional problems that are even more serious. According to WebMD, mold sensitivities in people can cause major allergic reactions like shortness of breath or asthma attacks, skin rashes, and eye and nose irritations. Mold growth can cause a number of problems for homeowners, causing those with allergies to suffer, and impacting the health of sensitive populations or those with compromised i