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Cleaning up after a fire is an overwhelming task that requires chemicals and neutralizers that are not available for the general public. However, there are some things you can do to help eliminate the odor of smoke from a fire and get your home ready to receive professional help. There (more)

There are fundamental differences between an emergency restoration contractor and a general contractor. The following are 3 major reasons to use an emergency restoration specialist over a general contractor when you have emergency damage to your home… Emergency Restoration is Much Different than New Construction or Remodeling Most general contractors focus on (more)

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 response time and top notch same day service! (more)

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 fire was isolated to an exhaust chute between floors. What (more)

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 extracting the water, removing building materials that couldn't be saved, and (more)

If you find toxic black mold in your home, do not disturb it. It is extremely risky to try to remove toxic black mold yourself. Instead, talk to a restoration service as soon as possible. A professional mold removal service is experienced in removing toxic black mold and uses the (more)

Basement flooding can be dangerous and can cause structural damage or possible electrical risks. Your belongings stored in basements may be damaged or destroyed by water flooding. Here are some tips that may help minimize damage and more quickly begin the cleanup procedure. Flood Disasters Safety is your first consideration when it (more)

Toxic black mold is the name commonly used for Stachybotrys chartarum. Stachybotrys produces toxins called mycotoxins which are extremely dangerous to humans. Black mold can grow undetected in homes and in turn, affecting the health of unsuspecting dwellers. What Does Toxic Black Mold Look Like Toxic black mold is a greenish-black gelatinous (more)

Water damage can occur any time, day or night; it can be caused by broken pipes, overflown toilets, weather, and many other issues. It's hard not to panic when you see water where it shouldn't be, especially if it's deep into your basement. Most important you need to address the (more)

If your home begins smelling like sewer, you have a problem you can't ignore. When plumbing systems malfunction or are installed incorrectly, it can cause sewer odors in your home. Different problems such as damaged seals around the toilet or improper installation of vents or traps in fixtures might be (more)