A few years ago we were called out to do a fire damage restoration project for a homeowner in Haddonfield, NJ. The fire started in the kitchen when the homeowner went into another room – “just for a second.” The fire was contained to the first floor, and everyone was able to get out safely, […]
Category Archives: Water Damage
1 Smart Tip to avoid costly water damage to your home
Everyday I express gratitude for the hands and minds that invented indoor plumbing . . . and water heaters! Comfort, convenience, and cleanliness – brilliance in a package just behind the walls. Can you imagine what it used to be like having to lift, carry and tote water for basic uses like drinking, cooking, and […]
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But can we save the floors?
Recently we were called out to do water damage remediation for a homeowner in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The homeowner had just completed a remodel of the first floor of his home a few weeks ago. And then, his dishwasher supply line burst . . . in the middle of the night . . . […]
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Water Damage in a Center City Philadelphia Insurance Office
What do you do when you’re: an insurance agent in Center City Philadelphia you arrive to work in your office after a long holiday weekend and green water is filling your basement? You call PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services of course! 877-750-7876 Lucky for this insurance agent they knew us and had our phone number […]
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Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day Weekend 2013 from PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services As summer comes to a close and school begins, we wish you and yours all the best for a safe, happy, and healthy Labor Day weekend. And, because we believe the best way to solve a problem with water damage is to prevent it […]
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When things go terribly, horribly wrong
Our business exists to solve problems And part of what makes our business so rewarding is our ability to find solutions to problems – especially when the cause of the problem is not immediately apparent. Sometimes the problems are caused by nature; sometimes they’re caused by human error. In this story, it was […]
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Freak storm during a roof replacement = ceiling water damage
Our business exists to solve problems. Sometimes the problems we solve are for homeowners; sometimes we solve them for for other contractors. In this story, we got to do both! A few years ago we were contacted by a roofing contractor who was in a panic. It seems that just when he was in the […]
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Water, mold and termites – or yet another reason why you need to get your home dried quickly after water damage
Followers of this blog are used to discussions about the importance of drying water damage quickly to prevent bacterial and fungal growth. This post discusses an additional reason to get water damage dried – and keep it dry: termites! Believe it or not, termites are attracted to certain odors produce by indoor mold growth that […]
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5 Tips to prevent water damage to your home before you go on vacation
Ah summertime! For many of us it’s a time for rest and relaxation and vacations away from home with friends and family. But for some unlucky homeowners, getting back to reality after vacation includes coming home to a basement flooded with water from a broken supply line or over the ground flooding. And, because the […]
Happy Memorial Day
Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 In remembering our heroes, we honor the great sacrifices made for the dreams of every American. May we never forget their strength, courage, and profound willingness to stand up and defend our way of life. We hope this important holiday finds you and your family well […]
