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Excessive Flooding and Sump Pump Failures

One of the most common questions we are asked is about the most common source of water damage that we respond to.  Sump pump failures of one kind or another are responsible for more damage than any other cause. Following are a list of common sump pump issues and the best solution for each one.

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Hidden Dangers of Soot: Fire and Smoke Damage Tips

A fire is a frightening experience for anyone involved, but if you think the dangers are over once the flames have been extinguished, you’re wrong. The black residue covering walls, ceilings, and furnishings is not only ugly and hard to clean, but it’s a health hazard. Learn more about the hidden dangers of soot …

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Prevent Property Damage: Signs of Water Leaks and What to Do

Water gushing from a pipe is an obvious sign of a leak, but there are other less obvious signs. Learn about some signs of water leaks to check for in your home to prevent property damage. Also read what to do in case of water damage and watch several helpful videos on flood safety and flood cleanup process.

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How to Handle a Hoarder Tenant

It can be difficult to deal with a tenant on your property with a hoarding issue, but it can be done with the proper approach. See what are the signs of hoarding, how to approach and help a hoarder. When ready to hire professionals to clean out the unit, contact ServiceMaster NCR for our hoarding cleaning services. 

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ServiceMaster NCR at the NFMT 2018

NFMT 2018 was a GREAT event! Greg Gandee and Dianne Anderson attended the 3 day event in Baltimore representing ServiceMaster National Capital Restoration to all those awesome folks who make our facilities run smoothly. Greg demonstrated the power of InstaScope mold assessment technology to an educated audience who easily saw the benefits of onsite, instant mold results.

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How do you test for mold in your house?

You see mold in your basement, but is it affecting your child’s bedroom on the second floor?  Is it in my HVAC system moving throughout my house?  Is it under my wood floors, carpets, or behind my walls?  These are all pertinent questions and should be addressed and the only way to find out is by conducting a mold test. A brief description of the available tests will help you decide which you should choose…

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Fire Safety Tips – Electric Appliances and Cords

In the recent NBC drama, This is Us – Jack dies in a fire which was caused by a CrockPot slow cooker. This is great made-for-TV drama, but brings up a few reminders for all electric appliances. Fire Safety – Electrical Inspection Tips – watch the ServiceMaster Restore Video.