WHAT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CAN WE AFFORD?
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HOARDING
Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. Excessive accumulation of items, regardless of actual value, occurs.
WATER
Burst pipes, frozen plumbing, faulty plumbing, accidental overflow.
Accidental overflow of an appliance or fixture, Vandalism, Etc.
FIRE & SMOKE
Mold can develop any time there is exposure to water and moisture. Burst pipes are one of the most common causes of water leaks in residential properties. When they occur, they cause serious mold problems that negatively affect your home and your health. When water damage is left untreated, mold grows in as little as 24 hours.
MOLD
Mold can develop any time there is exposure to water and moisture. Burst pipes are one of the most common causes of water leaks in residential properties. When they occur, they cause serious mold problems that negatively affect your home and your health. When water damage is left untreated, mold grows in as little as 24 hours.
HORDING HOUSE HEALTÂ PROBLEMS
Hoarding isn’t just a mental health disorder—it’s also a public health problem.
Pest management can be difficult in the homes of people who hoard. Their windows and doors can become blocked and walkways impassible, making their homes unsafe not only for themselves but also for first responders such as firefighters.
Health Hazards. Hoarding can cause health issues.
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Hazardous to Those That Help. Hoarding can also be harmful to those who are trying to help.
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Clutter can be a Deathtrap. Aside from the tripping hazards, clutter can be a deathtrap.
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Cleaning Hazards. The cleaning process can also be dangerous and proper planning should be considered.
HEALTH RISKS CAUSED BY HOUSE FIRE
If your home has recently suffered from a horrible fire, don’t hesitate to take action in calling for emergency fire damage restoration services. The smoke and soot byproducts will only spread over time and engulf additional building materials if they aren’t treated right away.
In addition to property damage, fires can cause both short and long term health risks.
But what is worse about the smoke damage is that it can cause serious health risks. In fact, the smoke can also linger for up to several weeks following the fire. To make matters worse, these thick layers of soot and smoke will be difficult to remove, thus, requiring professional fire cleanup products.
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HOW WATER DAMAGE IS AFFECTING MY HOME?
Water damage is one of the most frequent and common causes of home damage in the United States. This damage ranges from having to replace an appliance to having to rip out and replace entire floors in your home.
Burst pipe
Leaking pipe/ drain
Sewer drain back up
Storm drain back up
Sink/ bathtub/ toilet overflow
Dishwasher/ fridge/washing machine leak
Clogged drain
Sump pump failure
Foundation leak
Roof leak
Ice dam
Window leak
Chimney leak
WHY IS MOLD A PROBLEM?
The effects of molds on our health can be devastating. Many common categories of molds produce mycotoxins that make us sick. Even if the mold is behind a wall, the spores become airborne and enter the body through the lungs, by ingestion in foods, and by contact with the skin. By inhaling spores, the molds gain an ideal environment inside our bodies to incubate and establish colonies. If the spores are from toxic strains, we are in further danger.
There is a common misperception that the reactions to molds are all allergic reactions. Not all molds are the same and our reactions to them are not the same. Some molds are very toxic and common such as stachybotrys. Stachybotrys is poisonous if inhaled, and can cause severe and sudden illness or shock. This is not an allergic reaction, but a physical response to real poisons. Aspergillus mold has over 200 strains which produce toxins that are classified as carcinogens. Aspergillus mold is commonly found in pillows, particularly synthetic pillows. The spores invade the lungs, the brain, the kidneys, liver and the heart valves. Aspergillus has been clearly linked to Leukemia. Other conditions that have been attributed to prolonged exposure to molds include Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Asthma, Lupus and others.