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When a 5 Star Restaurant in Downtown Cincinnati Has a Fire, They Know to Call 1st Call Disaster Services To Get Them Back Open ASAP!

The Situation On December 2, 2016, there was a fire at Boca 5 Star Restaurant on 114 E 6th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Our Role 1st Call Disaster Services was called to the scene to provide emergency services for water damage, cleaning, and smoke odor removal due...

What’s Included In Your Homeowners Insurance Policy? Are You Covered for Wind, Water, and Fire Damage? See This Video…

Most people don’t read through their insurance policies thoroughly until they have had a crisis. Even then, who knows where to look for the coverage limits, endorsements and the like in the midst of all the legalese which would petrifies the average person! After all,...

Water Damage Tips – How to Fix Water Damaged Insulation

WET INSULATION – NOW WHAT? So many questions float around about what to do with water-damaged insulation? Water-damaged insulation is a breeding ground for mold which can be a health hazard to you and your family. Ways to Detect Water Damaged Insulation A light.

1st Call Disaster Helps Villa Hills, Kentucky Homeowner With Water Damage Due to a Refrigerator Leak

The Situation A refrigerator leaked and damaged a the Kessler’s kitchen, living room, dining room, hallway, and basement. What We Did We removed all the affected flooring on the main floor, carpet pad in the basement, dried out the structure, then replaced the...

Understanding the Types of Water and Water Damage Classifications Are Key To Knowing How to Clean Up After a Water Damage Incident

The nature of water damage is determined by the type and source of water and its performance and how long the water has remained on the property. There are basically four water damage classifications caused by three types of water… Types of Water Clean.

1st Call Helped The Flats Apartments in Westwood Recover From Serious Tornado Damage

Wind and rain tore through Greater Cincinnati on July 13, 2016, knocking over trees and power lines. The storm also ripped off the roof of The Flats Apartment Buildings in Westwood. [Show slideshow] Testimonial from the Property Manager Overseeing The Flats Apartments...

Boca and Sotto Restaurants in Cincinnati Call 1st Disaster for Quick Help After a Fire!

The Situation The popular Downtown Cincinnati restaurants, Boca and Sotto, had a fire on a Wednesday May 23, 2018 around noon. Cincinnati’s Fire Department sent 4 ladder trucks to the area near Sixth and Walnut Streets. Thankfully no one was injured. The...

1st Call Disaster Services Helps Restore a 3 Story Building in Blue Ash That Had Massive Water Damage

The Situation There was a sprinkler head rupture on the 3rd floor due to freezing in an office building owned by CMC Properties. We also worked hand in hand with Cincinnati Insurance on this project. Our Solution Began water extraction the minute we arrived...

1st Call Disaster Helps Florence Homeowner After 2nd Floor Toilet Leaks Down Two Floors!

The Situation Master bathroom toilet overflowed causing damage to master bathroom floor, living room ceiling, walls, and floor and the basement family room walls and floor. What We Did We mitigated the damage and dried the structure first. We then replaced the...

1st Call Disaster Receives a 5 Star Review for Quickly Replacing a Homeowner’s Siding After a Storm!

The Situation Our client had some siding damage caused by a storm and was seeking a local company to handle the job quickly. What We Did Our client contacted us in the morning and by the end of the business day her siding was repaired. Results “Fantastic...

1st Call Disaster Helps Maineville, Ohio Multi-Tenant Property Owner With Water Damage Due to a Toilet Overflow

The Situation A toilet overflow in a multi-tenant property affected the bathroom, hallway, and master bedroom on the 2nd floor and the bathroom below it on the 1st floor. What We Did We removed the carpet in the master bedroom and hallway. We demoed the affected...

1st Call Disaster Helps a Local Homeowner With Water Damage To His Basement After His Sump Pump Failed…

The Situation John Wetzel’s basement flooded due to a sump pump failure. How We Helped 1st Call Disaster Services arrived on-site within an hour of the customer contacting us. After our technicians make sure the sump pump was repaired, we immediately began...