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Your home is at risk on many levels and in a variety of ways. A number of risks you face as a homeowner include the prospect of exposure to biohazards, dangerous germs that cause illness, disease, and even in some cases death. With this in mind, you are well-served being as proactive as possible to address with professional cleanup and remediation any situation that may arise in your home – from water and sewage to infectious disease contagions to rodent dropping contamination and any other biohazardous issue. Call our veteran-led biohazard cleaning service company
If you face a situation in which bodily fluids like blood are present at your home or business, you must understand that there exists a specific procedure that you need to follow to clean it up. The proper way to clean up bodily fluids like blood has a sharp focus on safety and the comprehensive…
Many don’t realize it, but the subfloor of any structure plays a crucial role in how the visible flooring of that structure will perform. In order to have a subfloor that acts as a base beneath general flooring components, there are several installation techniques that must be followed, and understood, by property owners and installers…
In a perfect world, claims made to insurance companies would be covered quickly and without hassle. And because you are making payments regularly to cover your home, business or structure, you probably expect the process of making a claim to cover a water loss to flow seamlessly once the opportunity presents itself. Unfortunately, there are…
Documentation is an integral part of the drying and remediation process. Not only does it protect remediation experts in the midst of performing their jobs, but it also gives you, the client, a clear view of the remediation project from start to finish, including what was achieved and how. Because documentation is, in essence, proof…
A major storm that results in flooding can be one of the most devastating events that can happen in a person’s life. With some degree of luck, you’ll never end up in a situation in which you experience a tremendous storm that results in massive flooding issues at your home. With that said, the reality…
A surprising number of people hoard, including individuals who hoard animals. In some cases, animal hoarding can go unnoticed to the proverbial outside world for at least some period. Ultimately, as time goes on and the number of animals being hoarded grows, others will become aware of what is going on. This includes neighbors of…
A person involved in the purchase of a home oftentimes engages the professional services of a home inspector to ensure that the premises are in sound condition. In nearly all cases, a home inspector does an admirable job and provides a reliable report to the homebuyer of the state of the premises. This includes identifying…
Floods cause devastating damage and extensive loss each year in California and across the United States. Floods in homes, businesses, and other locations can be caused by pipe ruptures, sewage backups, and storms. Not only can floods cause physical injuries and even deaths, they can result in significant property loss, including the loss of cherished…
Though it isn’t always obvious, waiting too long before addressing water damaged fixtures and structures could cost you in more ways than one. While many will fool themselves into believing that all is fine as long as things “look dry” on the surface, nothing could be farther from the truth. In fact, it is often…
When a major water incident unexpectedly occurs, you may find yourself scurrying to find a resolution. As such, it can be helpful to prepare in advance for situations like these so that you can know what to expect and how to prepare for it, ahead of time. Initial Contact When you pick up the phone…
Has your home or commercial building been damaged due to water loss? Then you may require a water loss inspection. Inspections are the first step towards cleaning up the water loss. Inspections are among the most important, if not the most important, aspects of a drying job. Commercial Inspections While it is essential to have…
One of the most important things you can do after you’ve received significant water damage to your home or business is secure the structure. The exact manner in which you should go about doing so will largely be determined by the nature of the damage itself. You will also secure the structure according to the…
Insulation has come a long way since its earliest know applications, in which Egyptians used mud and straw to keep the desert heat out of their homes. Nevertheless, people are still highly dependent on these cost-saving and comfort-inducing construction materials. The only difference is that there are now dozens of different kinds of weatherization materials. …
It can be alarming and disheartening to discover that your home or property has been overrun with rodents. Fortunately, you have many options when it comes to controlling rodent populations. One way you can battle a large rodent infestation is to place bait stations in or around your property. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation…
Rodenticides are poisons that are used to kill rodents. In the state of California, rodenticides must be placed in tamper-proof bait stations. Rodenticides may be classified as anticoagulants (those that cause internal bleeding) or non-anticoagulants. Let’s go over the basic types of rodenticides. These toxic substances are some of the most extreme measures used against…
Are you coping with a rodent infestation? Are you looking to place traps in or around your property to eliminate rats or mice? It’s fairly easy to set Victor Rat Traps. These traps are inexpensive and effective rodent management systems. However, many people have apprehensions about settings these quick-snapping devices. In this article, we show…
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a publicly funded Medi-Cal program that provides disabled, blind, and low-income elderly individuals with comprehensive in-home care so that they can safely remain in their homes. IHSS is funded by federal, California state, and California county governments. IHSS workers are hired to provide a wide range of services and supervision.…
If you are a property owner or manager, you are probably going to need bait stations at some point. Rodents pose some serious health risks to exposed individuals. When you ignore these contaminants, you risk exposing yourself to several serious and even fatal diseases. Properly labeled bait stations enable you to quickly and efficiently eliminate…
A considerable amount of attention has been paid to how tenants are to be protected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state established some limitations regarding what can and cannot be done in regard to evicting tenants from rental property for nonpayment of rent during the pandemic. In addition, some cities and counties in the state…
Few things are more exciting – thrilling – in life than buying and moving into a new home. On the other hand, few things in life are more disappointing – tragic, really – than discovering a serious or even dangerous flaw at the property after closing the deal and moving in. The story of Matthew…
If you are a home, business, or rental property owner, you may face the prospect of having to address an animal infestation of some type, as well as animal infestation cleanup. Indeed, odds are strong that you’ll face such a situation at some point in time. In Southern California, the most common types of infestations…
In Southern California, as is the case across the expanse of the United States, the most commonplace type of residential, business, or rental property infestation is that involving rodents, specifically rats and mice. There are three considerations associated with this specific type of animal infestation: Removal or eradication of rodents Rodent infestation cleanup Future rodent…
Raccoons are highly adaptable mammals. As a consequence, they have extended their habitat range over the course of the past 100 years. This includes raccoons that have become successful urban and suburban dwellers as cities and surrounding metropolitan have grown. As a consequence, raccoons have become fairly common dwellers in the residences of people in…
As a homeowner or renter you run the risk of different types of animals living in your attic. The most common types of animals that are found in attics in Southern California include: Mice Rats Birds Bats Squirrels Raccoons If you’re like many people, when you learn that you have some sort of animal or…
Homeowners insurance is one of the most widely utilized and important types of property and casualty insurance. After automobile insurance, homeowner’s insurance is the most commonly purchased type of property and casualty insurance purchased in the United States. Property and casualty insurance is coverage that is designed to protect you and your property. In this…
A rat infestation in your attic presents a danger to the structure of your home and a hazard to the health of the people that live in it. The best course to take is to pursue appropriate tactics to prevent a rat infestation in the first instance. There are specific remedies you can take advantage…
Your attic can be an attractive place for certain types of wildlife. A number of different types of animals are apt to nest in attics if the opportunity arises for them to do so. In Southern California, and in many other places in the United States, animals that can end up infesting an attic include:…
Perhaps no other area in your home is more off your radar than your crawlspace. If that is a fair assessment of the status of affairs at your home, you are far from alone. People across Southern California and from coast-to-coast in the United States really do need to pay greater attention to their crawlspaces…
A considerable number of people pay little to no attention to their attics. People ignore their attics at their peril. The reality is that a great deal can go awry in an attic if people don’t pay proper attention to their homes’ attics. For example, attics can become the sites of rodent infestations that can…
Across Southern California and much of the United States, squirrels of different types can be found. More often than not people see squirrels scampering across lawns or hopping about on trees. However, squirrels also are apt to take up residence in people’s homes, particularly in attics. If there is a prospect of squirrels entering into…
If you find yourself facing a rodent infestation in your home, you undoubtedly desire to utilize an effective strategy to rid your home of these critters. There are a number of different ways in which rodents can be eliminated from your home, including what are known as glue boards. With this in mind, you may…
If you’ve seen a rat scampering about your attic, you likely have a number of immediate questions. These may well include: Is the rat I’ve seen likely the only one in my attic? What are the basic facts about rats? What are the dangers of rats in the attic? What do I do about a…
Rodents are industrious creatures. Rats and mice are highly adept at getting inside and taking up residence in a home. Attics are particularly appealing nesting spaces for rodents of different types. White it’s all well and good to have an effective way to eliminate rodents if you end up with an infestation in your attic,…
If you are like most homeowners (and renters), you want to make the most of the space available in your residence. This very well may include taking advantage of your attic as a storage space in your home. Taking full advantage of your attic as a storage space is a good plan of action. However,…
Multiple parties are involved in the residential real estate sales process. These include: Seller Buyer Agent Broker Title company Mortgage lender Property inspector Appraiser Home stager Whilst each of these participants plays a different, rather unique but interrelated role in the process, there is a number of important issues that all of these parties need…
As a real estate agent, you undoubtedly are committed to providing a full spectrum of professional services to your clients who depend on you to sell your home in a timely manner and for an appropriate price. As a real estate agent, you are called upon by your clients with some regularity to help them…
Real estate brokers have significant responsibilities and obligations when it comes to assisting their clients to make their way through the residential real estate market. Real estate brokers need to be at the top of their game when it comes to making sure that their clients are well informed about a myriad of issues associated…
If you’re contemplating putting your home on the market, or if you are a Realtor working with a client preparing a residence for sale, you likely have been considering what needs to be done to properly stage the property. Home staging is summarized as a process designed to highlight the positive attributes of your home…
You must not overlook the care and maintenance. Some people do and they do so to their detriment. Part of properly caring for your attic is to appropriately clean the space. While a number of reasons exist for attic cleanup, four more commonplace situations necessitating attic cleaning are: Odors coming from attic Rodent infestation in…
If you are like a considerable segment of the population in California and across the United States, you probably are not paying enough attention to your attic. The reality is that you keep your home safe and in an optimal condition by regularly inspecting your attic and undertaking appropriate maintenance. There are a number of…
A good number of people in the greater Los Angeles area have taken to engaging a so-called “jack of all trades” to tend to a variety of different needs at their homes. For example, these area residents hire a handywoman or handyman to tend to everything from painting to essential home repairs to yard work.…
Lying in wait over your head in your home very well may be a dangerous mix of viruses, bacteria, mold, mildew, fungi, and other harmful substances. These potentially hazardous pathogens can be festering in your attic – but also end up being discharged throughout your home through the ventilation and HVAC systems. If you discover…
Rodent infestation of garages is a widespread problem in Southern California and across the United States. If you’ve found yourself facing the problem of a mouse or rat infestation n your garage, you may wonder what strategies are most effective when it comes to eliminating these varmints. There are different techniques you can use to…
Mice and rats can cause significant damage when they infest a residential garage. In addition, the presence of rodents in your garage have the capacity for presenting a very real health threat to you and your family. Because of the hazards associated with a rodent infestation, it is important for you to be aware of…
Many residents of Southern California, and communities across the country, experience problems with rodents in their garages. Although there are strategies to eliminate mice and rats from garages after an infestation occurs, the ideal course is to avoid a rodent “invasion” in the first instance. There are a number of key steps you need to…
Rodents are drawn to buildings to obtain shelter, food, water, and safety from predators. As a consequence, garages prove to be prime locations where rodent infestations are prone to occur. While it’s one thing to know how to eradicate rodents that take up residence in your garage, the ideal course of action is to be…
A rodent infestation in your home can have catastrophic consequences. Mice and rats can do untold damage to your property. By way of example, a full 25 percent of all residential fires stem from rodents attacking electrical systems and exposing wires and starting blazes that many times consume a home. Rodents and their droppings also…
A truly disturbing situation is one in which mice have infested your home or business. Dealing with a mouse infestation can fairly be considered a two-part endeavor. The process includes properly identifying the type of mice that have taken residence in your home or business. Once that is accomplished, the next phase is ascertaining how…
A mouse infestation presents a serious problem for a home or business owner. If you are facing such a situation, you may be interested in attempting to eradicate a mouse infestation before reaching out to a professional for assistance. With this in mind, you may wonder what types of mouse traps are available to you…
Your parents have made the decision to move to a retirement community and need to put their current residence on the market for sale. They’ve called upon you to assist them in getting the house ready for sale. Although you’re at your parents’ home with some regularity, you discovered during your own closer examination of…
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