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In most areas of the United States, homeowners only need to hold standard homeowners’ insurance plans to ensure protection against damages such as theft, fires, and storms. A standard homeowners’ insurance policy covers a wide range of typical damages that are expected in regions without frequent wildfires, floods, or severe storms. This typical coverage also […]
Since the first plumbing systems were developed in ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece, we’ve continued to come up with ways to handle our waste in safe, hygienic ways. Municipal, commercial, and residential septic systems are effective ways of containing, treating, and breaking down sewage matter today. However, if those plumbing systems are compromised by flooding, […]
Hoarding behaviors are complicated conditions that have been associated with a number of diagnosable mental illnesses. Most commonly, hoarding is recognized as a possible symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In the United States, OCD affects about 2.5 million people, which means there are many at risk of practicing unsafe and unsanitary hoarding behaviors. If your […]
If you’ve ever experienced trouble with your plumbing, you know it’s a very messy and smelly problem that can damage your home and even pose a health risk to people and pets subjected to the mess. While flooding is a serious problem that could expose your home to raw sewage and wastewaters, sewer backups are […]
Carpets are a feature that can make an indoor space more beautiful and more comfortable, and they also serve a practical purpose. Carpet fibers of all kinds act as passive filters that catch larger particles of dust, dirt, dander, and other debris. This capturing of dirt that would otherwise float freely around your indoor space […]
A common misbelief about crime scenes is that the police or other authorities will provide cleanup services once all the evidence is gathered. In reality, the owner of the property is responsible for the cleanup after the police are finished processing the scene. Crime scene cleanup involves the removal and safe disposal of hazardous materials, […]
Of all types of disasters, from flooding to storm damage, a building fire can be one of the most dangerous and devastating events to impact your home or business. Before municipal fire departments were established in the United States, property owners were responsible for controlling and putting out any flames that affected their buildings. Over […]
If you have a loved one who is struggling with mental health issues that include hoarding behavior, you are likely facing a difficult time for everyone involved. Hoarding behavior is a symptom of many different mental health conditions, and it’s not something that is fully understood yet because circumstances can vary significantly among cases. However, […]
Since Hurricane Ida hit the east coast and Philadelphia regions about a year ago, the area is starting to see the long-term effects of flood damage. Long-term flood damage manifests in many ways, from structural to emotional. Hurricane Ida was a Category 4 Atlantic hurricane that led to several tornado outbreaks and severe flooding throughout […]
From a flooded basement to a broken sump pump, there are many reasons why your building may experience sewage exposure. When Hurricane Ida caused massive flooding in the Philadelphia area and beyond, many homes and businesses were exposed to raw sewage moving throughout the flood waters. No matter what the cause of sewage in your […]