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Preparing for the worst situations is very important. For families, one situation that needs to be prepared for is a natural disaster. To ensure that everyone is properly prepared, it would be beneficial to create a family disaster plan. There are...

If you want peace of mind, get flood insurance now or make sure that the coverage you have is up to date. Then, the next time you face a threat, you will know that your home and family are protected. To ensure that you have the right coverage, here...

If your home is hit by a flood, wiping away the residue and leaving everything to dry is not the perfect solution. Water damage can have severe and long-lasting repercussions if the affected items are not thoroughly cleaned. There are many causes of...

Unfortunately, there is a risk of severe storms of some type all year round. However, there are several ways you can prepare your home and prevent the risk of storm damage. Whether you are concerned about snow storms or tornados, here are some steps...

No matter where your house is located, different natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, and floods can happen at any time. When it happens the after effect might be so devastating and often leaves people confused...

Water damage is not only costly but also dangerous. Most people, however, have no idea what to do when water damage happens, and the following questions are commonly asked: What Should I do After Experiencing Water Damage? Water damage to your...

Even though we don’t like to think about it, thousands of house fires happen each year. They are the major cause of fire deaths but are both survivable and preventable. For the sake of our precious possessions and our children, it is good to...

A fire can be one of the most stressful, fearful and overwhelming experiences that can happen to you and your family. The fire itself is scary enough, but dealing with the damages resulting from the fire can be just as overwhelming and stressful....

After you've been hit by a storm and you experience damage, you will want to make sure that you have the best and the needed equipment possible to help clean that damage up. You may have downed trees as well as debris that has blown into your...

Smoke damage can be hard on your property, and it only gets worse if it's left untreated. Smoke damage is like the gift that keeps on taking from the stability of your property. The longer the smoke damage lingers, the higher your restoration...

Whether your neighborhood experienced a historic rainfall overnight or a pipe burst, your basement is now flooded. How do you being to address cleaning up the mess? All is not lost! There are five things you can do to work toward fixing the damage...

Any amount of water is capable of causing a massive amount of damage, so it is important to always ensure that you are handling water damage appropriately. If you notice excessive water in your home, there are very key steps to follow to ensure that...

The team from Jarvis was recently recognized by Restoration and Remediation Magazine for their response to a multi story fire at a commercial property. The government owned property experienced heavy smoke and water damage, requiring emergency...

A fire is devastating and after the feeling of unbelief, people are wondering what they can do to start the cleanup process from the damage. In ideal situations, it would be best for a professional emergency cleaning service to come and take care...

Anyone who has ever suffered from a fire will tell you, that the smoke damage left behind is more stressful than the fire itself. Smoke damage can be difficult to remove especially in severe cases. For severe cases, it is best to call in the...

Most of the time when you find water in the basement it is the result of inadequate drainage from the roof of the house after a severe storm. Other causes include excess humidity and the seepage of ground water. When your gutters are clogged with...

This week the Macomb County Chamber will be hosting a new business series titled "Secrets of My Success" that will feature Matt and Bill Jarvis as local Michigan business leaders who have had tremendous success. The event is part of a...

After the storm, fire or flood has passed, your home may need work to become habitable and safe to live in once again. The Department of Housing and Urban Development recommends you take these steps to restore your home after an emergency: Work...

When it comes to something like restoration there are dozens upon dozens of machines that are used to facilitate the process of restoration. That being said, there are some that are fairly common to all restoration processes and some that are far...