It’s like a ritual, similar to returning to school or the start of football season. Only this yearly tradition is seasonal allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, not only are allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illnesses in the U.S., but they also affect more than 50 million Americans each […]
How often do you think about your crawl space? We’re guessing not often. But this often overlooked part of your house can have a huge impact on your health and even the value of your home. That’s why we offer a service called crawl space encapsulation. We’ll take a look at some of the benefits of […]
When disaster happens, there’s an initial period of shock and disbelief. However, as reality starts to slowly sink in, a multitude of questions crowd your mind: How am I going to clean this up? When can I go home? What do I do next? What will my insurance company say? These are questions we are […]
When your home or business has suffered water damage, the process of getting it cleaned and stabilized can be overwhelming. Often, you may not know where to start. That’s why it’s important to know what to expect from a water damage restoration company, and how First Call can help you get back to normal in […]
Perhaps you’ve noticed a water stain on the ceiling of your office or standing water that seems to return even after you’ve cleaned it up. These can be signs of water damage, and it’s vital that you get it taken care of asap. But not all water damage is obvious. There may be subtle telltale signs […]
Have you noticed that a lot of your employees have missed work because they’re sick? Have they been complaining about sore throats or sinus infections? Allergy season may not be the problem. It could be the air in your building. If you haven’t had your air ducts cleaned lately, they could be the source of […]
The news is full of articles about how air pollution is bad for the environment. But did you know it’s bad for your bottom line as well? Air pollution affects your business. This extends well beyond damage to physical buildings. It means your employees’ health is at risk. This is why air quality testing is vital […]
You don’t see it. You probably don’t even think about it, but it affects every breath you take. Half of the air you inhale comes from your crawl space. This area beneath your house is easily overlooked—out of sight, out of mind—but it is an important factor in determining your air quality. In fact, crawl […]
Flash floods and overflowing lakes and streams. These are some of the obvious causes of water damage, and they are also reasons that you would need water restoration companies. But what about that tiny leak in a pipe or a blocked gutter? Those are also possible culprits. While they may not seem like a big […]
Not sure of the importance of crawl space encapsulation? Take a deep breath. Now consider this: More than 40 percent of the air that you just breathed came from your crawl space. It makes you wonder what’s under your house, and how it is affecting the health of your family. If you don’t know what’s […]