Posts by Jeremy Smith

Disaster Master is proud to announce that we are now offering air duct cleaning services in the following Oregon coast cities: Lincoln City, Neotsu, Otis, Neskowin, Pacific City, Gleneden Beach, Depoe Bay and Newport. It is recommended to have your air ducts cleaned every two to three years. Even newly built homes should consider having…

There is nothing more heartbreaking than a house fire. A house fire can destroy the structure inside and outside. One of the leading causes of house fires is electrical malfunctions. For example if you had an electrical malfunction in your garage this could result in fire and smoke damage on the structure, contents, car etc.…

Attics are often times an area in a home that gets overlooked by the homeowners. The attic is an area that is out of sight and out of mind. However, it important to inspect your attic to prevent any issues such as rodents, water damage, or mold. In the winter months rodents tend to infest…

It’s always a good idea to check your crawlspace for any areas of intrusion where rodents could get in. If rodents get inside of your crawlspace they could damage your insulation, wires, vents, pipes and vapor barrier. It is recommended to call a pest company to make sure all live rodents are removed and the…

Standing water in your crawlspace is never a nice thing to come home to. Water can get into your crawlspace from a variety of sources such a plumbing pipe leaks, ground water seeping in, or ever the gutters and downspouts on the structure can direct water into the crawlspace too. If the water is left…

Water damage is usually caused from large rain storms, flooding or unnoticed leaks in a residential or commercial building. If a small leak goes unnoticed for a long time this will result into water damage on the affected materials such as drywall, flooring, furniture , etc. Water damage that is unnoticed can also lead to…

One of the most common areas for mold to grow is in the attic of a home. This area is sometimes overlooked in a home because people don’t check the attic frequently like they do say the bathroom. A tenant is more likely to spot visible microbial growth growing in the bathroom than they will…

Fires in commercial buildings are commonly caused by something in the kitchen. The high cooking temperatures, flammable cooking oil, poorly maintained kitchen equipment and faulty electrical wiring are a few of the fire hazards property owners should look out for. Common areas in the kitchen where a fire could start would be the stovetop or…

A crawlspace can become a space that houses rodents like mice or rats. It’s a warm sheltered area that provides the rodents protection from the element. However, rodents can cause a lot of damage to a home for example, chewing wires in your crawlspace and contaminating the vapor barrier and insulation with their urine, feces,…

Often times we overlook the areas of our home where we do not frequently visit like the crawlspace or the attic. It’s important to do routine checks of these areas to make sure there are no leaks or rodents causing damage to your home. For example, a leaking hot water heater in a home can…