Mold is a living organism that thrives off damp, unstable conditions. It is not uncommon for a home, especially in a warm climate that sees quite a bit of rain, to develop the perfect conditions for mold to grow. If you find yourself, or someone you know, in a situation where mold is present please […]
A water damage is a scary scenario for any home owner or tenant. Add a mold infestation into the mix and you’ve probably contemplated (at least once) just burning the house down. When you have a major water damage there are hardly any limitations on where the water can end up. Being in the Emergency Services […]
When it comes to a house fire there are many ways you can keep yourself safe. Start with having the proper equipment readily available in your home. This would include working smoke detectors outside bedrooms and in central locations of the home, along with a ready to access fire extinguisher on each level of the […]
If you think you have a moisture issue ask yourself these questions: Does your home have a weird smell? Does your house always feel drafty? Instead of looking around, you might want to investigate your crawl space. More likely than not, these awful smells and harsh drafts are coming from your homes crawlspace. Though, some people’s […]
If you didn’t read my last post “Living With a Water Damage” I’ll briefly catch you up. It was May 2nd when I found the moisture in my walls and excessive amount of water in my closet floor. There was an unidentified leak coming into the closets of my bedroom which caused a moderate amount of […]
Here at First Call, we have a slight confession to make: We’re doTerra Essential Oil freaks! We Love these oils (yes, with a capital L). Our oils fix inner-office colds, our oils help us stay hydrated through a rough work day, and our oils are even being used in your homes. Yeah, First Call trusts […]
First Call Instagram ATTENTION!: WE ARE NOW ON INSTAGRAM It’s an exciting time here at First Call Cleaning & Restoration and we want to share the fun with you. We’re busier than we’ve ever been before which means we’re running into more and more quirky, off the wall, and out of the ordinary things […]
Disasters are unpredictable and can happen to anyone at anytime. Disasters don’t care if you’re rich or poor. Disasters don’t care if you’re at home, or if you’re 3000 miles away. Due to the unpredictability of experiencing a disaster at some point in your life it is extremely important to have a plan. The use […]
Welcome to North Carolina; where for 3 months the mornings are like a crisp November day and the afternoons feel like we are back in mid-July. During this time of the year we find ourselves tampering with the thermostat in our homes multiple times a day. This type of shift in the weather poses a […]
“Do I need mold testing?” This is a question that we in the business hear too often. Followed closely by “I bought one of the testing kits from the big box stores and it grew mold!” Well, of course it did, there is mold everywhere! It is necessary to have a mold test conducted if […]