Water Damage Restoration

Under the umbrella of Belfor, 1-800 Water Damage is a restoration company with more than 154 locations across the United States. Winner: 1-800-Water Damage Finalists: PuroClean and Rest...

Two workers for a restoration company have been charged with stealing cash and jewelry from an apartment of a Kenwood high-rise that was damaged in a deadly fire last week. Jose Gamboa, 26, and Anger Uzcategui Pacheco, 20, were each charged with burglary after a resident turned over video showing them stealing from an apartment, according to Chicago police. Gamboa and Pacheco were temporary workers for A-Emergency Services & Restoration, which was hired to work in the building after a 4-11 alarm fire climbed the outside walls of nine floors of the building in the 4800 block of South Lake Park Avenue last Wednesday. A woman was killed and eight other residents were injured. The owner of the company told police that his workers were told not to enter any of the apartments. But video from an apartment on the fifth floor showed both inside, according to a police report. The fire started in a 15th floor apartment of the complex and quickly spread up nine floors. Th...

Wind gusts shook the windows enough force earlier this week that you may be thinking of weather. Well, Severe Weather Preparedness week starts March 6. To encourage Missourians to learn more about severe weather and how to protect themselves, the National Weather Service, State Emergency Management Agency and local emergency managers will observe Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 6-10. Cory Rothstein, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, told the News-Leader in a previous story that Springfield broke or tied 22 daily weather records in 2022 — ranging from rainfall to freezing fall temperatures. More: 2022 was a wild year for weather. Here are 22 daily weather records set in Springfield. The year-end data puts Springfield annual rainfall total almost right at normal with 43.26 inches of precipitation, slightly below the average of 44.71 inches and well below the 1990 record of 63 inches of rain. As far as snowfall, Springfield was well above average with 20.9 inches, wh...

How a Power Washing Company Can Improve the Look of Your Property Power washing company use pressure washers to remove stains, dirt, and grime from surfaces. The high-pressure stream of water is mixed with cleaning chemicals to help remove greasy stains, oil, paint, and graffiti. A professional power washing near me will be more thorough and efficient than a DIY job. This will also save you time and money. With low startup costs and high profit margins, pressure washing is a great option for local entrepreneurs looking to start a side hustle. With an average customer cost of $300, this business can be an ideal way for college students or other people with flexible schedules to earn some extra cash. Power washing uses heated water to remove organic stains from your home's exterior. These include mold, fungus, and soil. Power washing is also a great option for removing drier stains, like grease, dust, and layered dirt. This type of cleaning requires a high-powered wa...

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Photo: Jeff Keleher Household emergencies can lead to long-term headaches for homeowners. Kitchen fires, water leaks, storms, and floods, among other unforeseen crises, can cause extensive damage to walls, floors, insulation, and other parts of the home, often necessitating the complete removal and replacement of affected materials. While homeowners insurance may pick up the tab for some of these expenses, there's still the matter of hiring qualified professionals to assess the damage, remove debris, and clean or sanitize the home if necessary. This is where a company like SERVPRO can help. After the crisis has subsided, it's of the utmost importance to contact a professional restoration company to clear out any traces of damage from fire, smoke, water, or mold so homeowners can rebuild and restore their homes without worrying about lingering issues hiding beneath the surface. SERVPRO is one of the most widely used restoration and cleanup companies, with franchises located thro...

Spring-cleaning is the perfect time to tackle those chores you've been avoiding all year long (like dealing with the lovely grime that's coating the stovetop, or the dust blanketing the light fixtures). Though the term spring-cleaning implies there's just one season when it's worth knocking out big household chores, Kadi Dulude—owner of New York–based cleaning service Wizard of Homes—stresses the importance of tidying up regularly. That way, your annual spring-cleaning checklist doesn't feel endless, or more stressful than it needs to be.  For starters, she says, "Sweeping under big appliances like the fridge should be done at least twice a year." Other areas, like the blinds, should be dusted weekly to prevent a time-intensive cleaning job once a year. Fabric surfaces, like upholstery, should be refreshed monthly. Otherwise, investing in super devices that can help clean up dirt and dust will help you breathe a little easier too. Anna Harasim—th...