Water Damage Restoration

Ever wonder where "assignment of benefits" abuse came from? Let me introduce you to Harvey V. Cohen  of Orlando and Maitland and any place else where tragedy has befallen Florida homeowners. Cohen is the self-professed "go-to attorney for assignment of benefits contract cases ... known throughout the state of Florida and nationwide," reads his bio. Which I don't doubt for one minute. In 2006 there were only 405 AOB lawsuits across all of Florida's 67 counties. Then Cohen figured out how to cash in on hurricanes. AOB started out as a document to protect consumers beset by property damage from slow-paying insurers. It allowed a third party, such as a water extraction company, a roofer or a plumber, to "stand in the insured's shoes," get on with fixing the damage and seek direct payment from the insurance company. Little did state lawmakers realize Cohen would turn AOB into a cottage industry for himself and a few other unscrupulous lawyers an...

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Gas has been restored to the natural gas line that a third-party contractor ruptured while digging Wednesday in San Francisco's Lone Mountain neighborhood, resulting in a three-alarm fire, PG&E officials said late Thursday. The explosion and fire erupted Wednesday around 1 p.m. near Geary Boulevard and Parker Avenue. Now that gas has been restored to the line, PG&E is sending representatives door-to-door to do safety checks and assist the 300 affected customers with relighting their pilot lights, according to PG&E spokeswoman Andrea Menniti. If customers are not home during that time, the representatives will leave a contact card. Customers can also call (800) 743-5000 for assistance, she said. Crews worked through the night to repair some of the damage caused by the fire as well as to restore the electricity to all of the 2,500 customers who lost power. Crews Thursday morning focused on removing water and debris from the line in order to resto...

As the top-rated water damage restoration pros in Chicago, IL, The CleanUP Guys has earned for itself a reputation of quality services delivered in the fastest possible time frame to ensure that clients regain access to their properties. Chicago, IL - Water damage remains one of the most devastating disasters that could affect the home or business place and taking into consideration the extent of damages and havoc wreaked, The CleanUP Guys is offering water damage restoration services aimed at helping property owners take back control of their space, save money and also restore their space to its original condition. As the top-rated water damage restoration pros in Chicago, IL, The CleanUP Guys has earned for itself a reputation of quality services delivered in the fastest possible time frame to ensure that clients regain access to their properties. As the leading provider of water damage restoration services in the area, The CleanUP Guys remains committed to client’s overall safe...

Recent Senate hearings into assignment of benefits, or AOB, reform have left home restoration contractors frustrated at their inability to be much heard. A Senate Banking and Insurance Committee hearing   Monday evening included testimony from insurance carriers, regulators, and others critical of AOB agreements. Restoration contractor Josh Reynolds   made it only seven minutes into his presentation when committee chairman Doug Broxson , a Gulf Breeze Republican, gave the floor to more critics. They included a Clearwater couple complaining that an unscrupulous contractor had ruined their home. And then the committee ran into its 6 p.m. adjournment. The day’s testimony followed another 90-minute hearing   in January in which AOB critics dominated. Broxson intends to schedule a vote on his own legislation to crack down on AOBs in two weeks. And he says he wants to hear fully from all parties. Still, the contractors’ lobby is worried. “When they vote on the bill, ...

LAKE WORTH, Fla. (PRWEB) February 05, 2019 Venture Construction Group of Florida (VCGFL) was a Silver Sponsor at the Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) 19th Annual Race for Hope to support victims of domestic violence. The event was held Jan. 12 from 6:30- 9:30 am at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. The event included a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, Kids Dash, Hometown Hero Police 5K, Hometown Hero Firefighter 5K. All proceeds benefit AVDA’s programs and services for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Awards included first place overall open, masters and grandmasters and five year age division three-deep for 5K and 10K. Hometown Hero Awards went to first place male and first place female police officers and firefighters in the 5K. Fundraising awards were distributed to first place individual fundraiser, first place fundraising team and team with the largest number of members. Purple Party Awards were distributed to the top three individuals dressed in their best Pur...

The Florida Legislature is looking to make changes this session to Assignment of Benefits (AOB) that would negatively impact both small businesses and homeowners. Before any changes take place, lawmakers need to get the numbers right by looking at the whole picture when discussing AOB and attorney fee reform. Which is why the Restoration Association of Florida ( RAF ) recently submitted a public records request to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation ( Citizens Property ) for their official claims data to secure a broader picture of their claims handling practices. RAF exists to protect the rights of homeowners and independent contractors specializing in water, fire and mold restoration. Our goal is to advocate for our members, to build a strong network of professionally trained restoration companies, and to educate homeowners regarding Assignment of Benefits (AOB) and their ability to hire an independent contractor of their choice. Citizens Property is the leading voice a...

After 72 hours of around-the-clock repair work, the Jackson County Courthouse will open again Monday, according to county officials. Jackson County Executive Frank White i ssued a written statement Sunday afternoon saying the downtown courthouse, which closed Thursday after a broken water line flooded the basement, would open again. The water that flooded the courthouse came from a water line outside the building and quickly filled the basement with 10 feet of water and thousands of pounds of mud and debris, county officials said. The courthouse and City Hall both lost power that day. The flooding damaged major operating systems in the courthouse building located at 415 E. 12th Street. Digital Access For Only $0.99 For the most comprehensive local coverage, subscribe today. #ReadLocal Courtrooms were closed, delaying trials and hearings, but county business was also interrupted for people needing to pay bills or have access to county records. While the courthous...

The office of SERVEPRO of Hamblen County was the scene of a recent celebration, complete with a catered BBQ meal and tours of the facility located in Talbott. Ambassadors from the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce were invited to participate in the event, which included a traditional ribbon cutting. Manager Austin Neidig said there are seven staff members who work out of the location. “They go wherever the job is,” he said. “They do go to Sevier and Jefferson counties.” Neidig has returned to area after working in the Northeast. “I grew up in Pennsylvania; my parents retired to Tennessee, so I moved here after college. I lived here for three years and worked with water and fire damage here. I moved to Illinois and did it for 10 years and then recently moved back to the area. “We do large and small jobs, whatever the call is: fire restoration, auto restoration, mold, cleanup and, if necessary, biohazard cleanup (an unattended death or suicide), public cleanin...

"Water Damage Restoration in Anaheim by America\'s Restoration Pros" Water damage restoration company America’s Restoration Pros of Anaheim has now opened a new branch in Anaheim city. It is a part of their plan of growing and becoming more accessible in California. Operations in this new branch are expected to begin soon. America’s Restoration Pros of Anaheim, a California based water damage restoration company recently announced the opening of its new branch. This branch is located in Anaheim and is aimed at serving the areas surrounding the location in Orange County. People residing in the area can avail their damage restoration services directly from the new branch. The company operates primarily in California , serving different locations throughout the state. Since they began operating, they have been adding new branches in some of the major locations in the state. Opening of new branches allows them to be more accessible in all areas. The Anaheim branch is t...

Foristell, Missouri based contracting company, ABC Contracting, is proud to deliver their frozen pipe repair services to residents in the St Louis and surrounding areas. Specializing in construction and environmental contracting services, the company has been proudly serving the local community for many years. ABC Contracting’s construction and maintenance services are available for both residential and commercial clients. These include frozen pipe repair, mold remediation, residential remodeling, and asbestos removal. St Louis is known for its extreme weather conditions during winter, with temperatures plunging well below 0°C during the nights. In such situations, any water still in the pipes can freeze over, causing them to expand and crack. If the issue is not addressed, the water pipes can burst, causing damage to residential or commercial properties. ABC Contracting employs certified professionals that provide repairing services for frozen pipes St Louis . They offer a wide rang...

( Newswire.net -- January 31, 2019) -- Little Falls, NJ restoration contractor Approved Restoration LLC expanded its services for clients in Clifton, Passaic and other areas, offering 24/7 emergency water and fire damage restoration, as well as mold remediation services. Approved Restoration LLC, a professional restoration company based in Little Falls, New Jersey, announced that its water and fire damage restoration and mold remediation services are now available for residential and commercial clients in Clifton, Passaic, Patterson and other locations in the New York - New Jersey - Pennsylvania tri-state area. More information can be found at http://ApprovedRestorationLLC.com . Fire, flooding and other disaster can cause serious damage to any property, making it essential to contat a professional restoration contractor as soon as possible. Approved Restoration LLC offers 24/7 emergency services for all types of fire and water damage, working with a team of restoration experts to...

Messenger Post Media messengerpost Thursday Jan 31, 2019 at 11:13 AM Jan 31, 2019 at 11:13 AM The Lyons Chamber of Commerce named Dobbins Painting & Contracting, 53 William St., Lyons, as its business of the month for January 2019. The company has provided services in Wayne County since 1996. These include historical and fire restoration, water damage repair, and window, door and siding replacement. A roofing crew is available. Owner Lucas Dobbins said he understands the disruption in life when there is work being done on either a private home or commercial property. His crews work with the property owner and insurance company to bring a quick return to a normal life. Dobbins said he feels the success of Dobbins Painting & Contracting is due to the dedicated and talented team he has working to serve his customers. The community support is the backbone of the business, according to Dobbins. The company maintains a low o...

Versatile Restoration Pros , a water damage restoration specialist in Minneapolis, MN, has announced that they have just launched their updated website. The company is not just a roofing contractor but also a top water damage expert in Minneapolis and nearby areas. They are able to provide water damage assessment, emergency services, and water removal, cleaning, drying, and restoration. All of these and other information can be accessed at the company’s newly updated website. Marie Duncan, spokesperson for the water damage specialist, says, “We are happy to announce that our updated website is now up and running. Hopefully, this will let people know more about our services. We service the Twin Cities MN Metro area, along with Central Minnesota. We are a 24/7, emergency restoration service near your location and we take pride in the fact that we are ready to go when you experience an issue in your home or business. We work seamlessly with your insurance company for residential and comm...

BATON ROUGE - A flood victim says she's stuck with a moldy mess even after she paid a professional to treat her home for bugs and mold. Cheryl Davis has been paying her mortgage and her utility bills for the last two years on a home she can't live in. She says it wasn't supposed to be this way after she hired Orkin to spray for mold. "I can't imagine anyone else going through this," she said. "They don't want to take responsibility for it." Tuesday morning, Davis sat in her FEMA-issued Manufactured Housing Unit sifting through documents with 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss. The MHU sits on her property, in front of a structure she called home for years. In August 2016, she got four-and-a-half feet of water in her house. The place was gutted soon after and that's when she says she discovered termite damage in the bathroom. She contacted Orkin to schedule an appointment to treat the damage which she thought included mold. "I said...

A $20-million-plus effort to restore protective berms along Flagler County's coastline, one of the longest and most multifaceted projects in the county's history, entered its home stretch this month. A $20-million-plus effort to restore protective berms along Flagler County's coastline, one of the longest and most multifaceted projects in the county's history, entered its home stretch this month. Work crews have mounted a steady march south along the shoreline for the past year, dumping more than 750,000 tons of sand to patch up Flagler’s battered dune line, which was devastated by hurricanes Matthew and Irma in 2016 and 2017, respectively. On Jan. 10, those crews finished crafting dunes in Beverly Beach — the project’s southern end. Varn Park, a popular beach access point that was shut down for equipment staging in November, has been reopened. Now comes the tricky part. Crews backtracked to the county’s northern border to refortify sand along the 1.6-mile stretch o...

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Two-year contracts for the furnishing and delivery of water and sewer chemicals have been awarded by the Township Committee in Freehold Township. Committee members awarded contracts for the furnishing and delivery of water and sewer chemicals to Evoqua, Univar, Miracle Chemical, Reed and Perrine, George S. Coyne, Shannon Chemical Corporation, Main Pool and Chemical and Hibrett Puratex. Different chemicals were purchased from each contractor. A contract was awarded to Reed and Perrine for lime ($140,272). Miracle Chemical was awarded a $122,355 contract for sodium hypochlorite and a $7,840 contract for potassium permanganate. A $74,610 contract was awarded to Evoqua for odor and corrosion control (bioxide). A contract of $46,380 was awarded to Shannon Chemical Corporation, comprised of $42,270 for blended phosphate corrosion inhibitor and $3,660 for sodium hexametaphosphate. Main Pool & Chemical received a $31,880 contract for hydroflusilicic acid and a $7,8...

By ALLEN LAMAN alaman@dcherald.com JASPER — Despite the recent blast of wintry weather — and a mistake that temporarily displaced a handful of Jasper residents — the city’s U.S. 231 water supply and pressure improvement project is still moving along at a fast clip. Work has pushed up to the area on Newton Street between 13th and 14th street, and will continue northward to 15th Street in the near future. Mike Runion, Ragle Inc. project manager, said that this second section of the project will hopefully be complete by mid-February. According to Nick Jahn of VS Engineering, work is currently trending a couple weeks ahead of schedule, with the potential for more ground to be gained. “We are progressing well,” Runion said in an interview following Tuesday night’s Utility Service Board meeting. “For the most part, the weather’s been cooperating. You heard in this meeting we had one little setback this last week, but (we’re) reviewing our safety policies, procedures, getting with our cr...

PLATTSBURGH — Water damage from a fire or flood is one of the last things most homeowners want to think about, but taking the right steps after a damage incident is crucial. “Notify your insurance company as soon as possible of the loss, try to protect what's left, and make the property secure and safe so no one is hurt,” said Eric Day, director of the Clinton County Office of Emergency Services. “Check with insurance what is covered as far as restoration services. The next call should be to a restoration company. “Any time that water enters a structure, time is really important,” said Jason Plumadore, operations manager at Pro-Tech Restoration in Cadyville. “The sooner that somebody has a restoration company on site, the faster they’ll be able to dry out the structure.” MOVE ITEMS OUT The longer the water has to settle, the worse off you’ll be. “(The water) gets trapped in the materials and will take longer to dry, or it may lead to having to go into a demolition scenario...

Versatile Roofing Pros in St. Michael, MN has announced that they have launched a new Google website. This is a Google My Business website, which the company expects will increase the number of visitors to their site. They are allied with Versatile Roofing, which offers roofing services in Minnesota. St. Michael Roofing Pros provides its services to homeowners and property owners in the city of St. Michael, MN. A spokesperson for St. Michael Roofing Pros says, “As an experienced roofing contractor, we understand that many homeowners need more than just a new roof over their heads. That’s why we provide a number of additional services. Our aim is to be your one-stop contractor near you for anything related to the exterior of your home. By offering multiple services, we can become your overall home renovation and repair contractor. If you have a roofing problem or any other problem with your home, don’t hesitate to call us.” The company’s roofing team can handle every roofing requirem...

Hiring someone to come into your home or business for a project of any kind demands a certain level of trust. Will they treat my space with the same care and concern as I would? Can they really do all that they’ve promised? These were some of the questions two local residents were asking themselves recently. Then they called Taylor Steamer and Restoration and found a company who proved that their promises are as black and white as the words on your screen right now. Jill Haring has been a customer of Taylor Steamer for 3-5 years, using them to clean the carpet  at her rental properties before new tenants move in. More recently though, she has come to greatly appreciate the other services Taylor Steamer can provide. In the spring of 2018, a heavy rain flooded three of Haring’s rental townhomes. The damage in one of the properties was significantly worse than the other two, with flooding in the finished basement coming through the ceiling as well as from underneath the floor. H...