Posts by Jeremy Smith

Have you ever left something in front of the heater for too long? This could result in a house fire and cause smoke damage in your house. Depending on the severity of the fire/smoke damage, structural materials can often be clean and salvaged. All affected areas are addressed with speciality cleaning techniques in accordance with…

Rodents are a common culprit in attics and crawlspaces. They can cause serious health risks to people and animals. This is because they can carry several diseases and parasites which can spread not only through direct contact but also through their droppings and urine. Keep an eye out for signs of rodents in your attic…

Many residential and commercial properties are feeling the effects of persisting rainfall we’ve recently had on the Oregon Coast. Water leaking into a crawlspace or basement after a heavy rainstorm can happen if there is compromised drainage or where there is a build up in the soil and can cause the rise in the water…

Have you ever walked away from the stove in the kitchen while it’s on and forgot to turn it off? This is a dangerous issue that can cause fire and smoke damage in a residential or commercial properties. For example, there was a motel in Newport, Oregon that had a guest turn on their stove…

It’s important to inspect the areas of your home that you do not often see. For example, crawl spaces are an area under the house that need to be cleaned up and maintained. Sometimes rodents can get into crawl spaces and rip down the insulation and contaminate the entire area with feces and urine.  Their…

Rain water that gets in through a leaking window can cause water damage inside of your home. No matter the season, leaking windows can cause major problems such as structural damage and could lead to microbial growth. It is important to address water leaks around windows right away to prevent any items in the house…

Bathrooms and kitchens can be hot spots for mold due to the humidity from showering and washing hands. Even damp towels and damp rugs can add to the problem. It’s important to use an exhaust fan or open a window to help ventilate the room. Kitchen and bathroom sink water supply lines as well as…

Unexpected water in your home can cause damage to walls, floors, carpets/pad, ruin furniture and could even lead to microbial growth. It is important to determine where the water intrusion is coming from so that way the you can fix the issue. Water could get into a home from roof leaks, overflowing gutters/downspouts, pavement slope,…

Attics are a common place in a home where mold can be found.  Some attics have the perfect conditions for mold to grow such as a hot temperature and high humidity and plenty of wood sheathing for the mold to grow on. It’s important to not let microbial growth in the attic  go unnoticed for…

Sewage waste is a dirty job to clean up. If sewage waste gets into your crawlspace it may be challenging to clean it up by yourself. Leaving the sewage waste in the crawlspace for too long can lead to mold, bacteria and even structural damage. Sewage could get into your crawlspace from a sewage back…