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Every spring and summer, the East Coast experiences a sharp increase in thunderstorms and rainfall, which often leads to some level of flooding. Due to its location at the end of major watershed areas, Pennsylvania has the highest rates of flooding out of all 50 states. Chester County experiences about 46 inches of rain annually, […]
In addition to foundation integrity and updates to electrical and plumbing, a common concern for homeowners is the development of indoor mold colonies. The question of mold has become more urgent in recent years after several studies done in the early 2000s showed it may have a greater impact on our health than we thought. […]
There are a great number of reasons why hoarding behaviors can compromise the health and safety of a household. Hoarding is a complex symptom tied to many different mental health conditions ranging from obsessive-compulsive disorder to depression to anxiety disorders. Hoarding often isn’t just the collection of random objects such as newspapers, however. Hazardous materials […]
Across Chester County and the greater Philadelphia region, floodplains mark the end of major watersheds that have a greater risk of flooding into cities during months of heavy rain and snow melt. The spring and early summer in this area mark increased risk of septic system overflow, basement flooding, and flash floods. Like many other […]
Carpets are an interior design detail installed in many different buildings from offices to homes. The benefits of carpets go beyond just an aesthetic feature as they also provide comfort, reduce indoor echoes, and act as a passive filter for dust and other airborne debris. Because carpets act as this sort of trap for various […]
Professional cleaning or restoration services are critical in numerous situations. After a fire or a flood, building owners affected often can’t perform as thorough or successful cleanup and repairs as professionals. This is also the case after a traumatic event when biohazards are present at a scene. The cleaning solutions and tools available to individual […]
Fires are one of the most dangerous disasters that can affect your home. Not only are they life-threatening to the people and pets inside a home, they are also extremely damaging to any kind of building. Fires can make quick work of wood, paper, drywall, plaster, and other common building materials, and they can also […]
As a professional restoration and cleanup provider, ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning and Restoration technicians have worked to recover many different sites. From flooding to fire damage, we work to salvage damaged materials, clean and deodorize, dispose of hazards, and repair any structural issues. When we are called to clean up a building that was previously a […]
There are many ways water can damage a building. For example, moisture can lead to mold growth and rot organic building materials; freezing water can burst pipes and crack concrete; and flooding can create stains and bad odors. The myriad ways water can compromise your building’s integrity and your quality of life is varied, but […]
When basements flood, plumbing backs up, pipes burst, or any other time your indoor space is exposed to sewage and standing water, there are serious health risks involved. Both wastewater (sewage) and standing water (floodwater) carry pathogens that can negatively impact human and animal health. While we have almost eradicated certain diseases that are spread […]