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 […]
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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 […]
You might have a mold problem if . . . (WARNING: GRAPHIC!)
A gallery of some of our favorite photos from jobs we’ve done and people we’ve helped the last 5 years! Warning: the “yuch factor” is pretty high on this one! Lucky for you, you know PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services! We can help you prevent mold growth by cleaning, drying, and sanitizing water damaged properties before […]
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Confusion about Storm Water Damage from Hurricane Sandy
For the past several weeks, PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services crews have been helping homeowners and business owners across the region with clean up after Hurricane Sandy. Already traumatized by the enormity of their losses, many of the storm damage victims are confused about the remediation process. For some who experienced flooding, their homes are now […]
Clean up after Hurricane Sandy: What to do while you wait
Calls are pouring in from across our region with homeowners and business owners needing help with the clean-up process after Sandy’s devastating landfall this week. Like all the professional restoration companies, we’re working around the clock to provide service and comfort to those most affected by the storm damage. While everyone is waiting for the […]
Things to know after Hurricane Sandy passes. . .
Water supplies may become contaminated after Hurricane Sandy. If drinking water is contaminated you will know from an announcement by your local Public Health Department if they issue a “boil water order” when the hurricane passes. During this time, use only your bottled and/or pre-stored water, or boil your water for at least 10 minutes […]
What to do if you have storm water damage from Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy swept across our Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey region causing massive flooding and much chaos. Even with the best of preparation, many homeowners and business owners have been left with so much storm damage they’re simply overwhelmed. The predicted subsequent power outages for our region haven’t help either because they can caused sump […]
6 Tips for homeowners and business owners to prevent storm water damage
By now, everyone seems to know the drill when a big storm is approaching. The usual activities of stocking up on a 3-day supply of water, non-perishable food, stockpiling flashlights and fresh batteries and a battery powered radio, planning an evacuation route over high ground ahead of time, and planning to use text messaging to […]
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Cleaning mold damage is NOT a DIY’er job!
Molds are very common in buildings and homes and will grow anywhere indoors where there is moisture. The most common indoor molds are Cladosporium, Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Alternaria, although with flooding that brings other contaminants into buildings, several more types of fungi can grow – including mushrooms! Mold spores naturally occur in outdoor environments and […]
Have you checked your sump pump recently?
Click here to see a video of the damage caused by this sump pump failure Spring is here! -but this is also the time of year when water is most likely to seep into your basement too. Homeowners depend on sump pumps to keep their basements and homes dry. Unfortunately, rain storms and power outages […]
