Each year, homeowners and businesses incur millions of dollars in repairs and remediation from the effects of bursting water pipes and mold damage from standing water. Whenever there’s water-related damage, it’s important to contact an expert immediately to assess the situation and quickly remove any standing water to prevent additional damage and avoid damaging mold from developing.

“Before a hurricane strikes, it’s important to carefully map out a response. “The amount of planning you do upfront is going to play a significant role in the post-storm clean-up.”

“If disaster strikes your home or business, all you want to do is get your life back to normal…fast. Our local service technicians are trained to respond immediately, because damage from water and bacteria growth can begin within hours.”

“When we arrived at the high school, the scene really touched us … as parents and as a member of the community. ServiceMaster Recovery Management specializes in getting people back to work, business or life fast, but this situation took on a whole new meaning. We’ve worked so hard to return back to the students and faculty a better-than-new facility.”

“When returning to a fire-damaged home or business, never touch any surfaces covered with smoke, ash or soot – the oils from your hands will permanently set the soot,” says Pete Duncanson, director of training and technical support for ServiceMaster Clean. “To evaluate contamination levels, wear disposable gloves and use a dry cleaning sponge you can purchase at your local paint store. Carefully wipe surfaces in one direction. The soils can then be shown to an insurance adjuster to help determine coverage.

“Over the last 25 years, AmeriSpec has provided buyers and real estate agents with a professional, comprehensive 400-point general home inspection,” said Kathy Thiessen, vice president and general manager. “Buying or selling a home is a large investment of time and resources. We’re proud to provide the confidence buyers and agents need, and to help reduce the risk of unwanted surprises.”

“AmeriSpec provides our sales professionals and customers the confidence of knowing the property is being inspected by one of the nation’s leading home inspection companies,” said Rei L. Mesa, president and chief executive officer of Prudential Real Estate Services in Florida. “AmeriSpec inspectors are trained with the highest industry standards, which translates into exceeding our customer’s expectations. We could not be more pleased with our professional preferred service partnership with AmeriSpec and look forward to the next 25 years of continued exceptional service for our customers.”