Business in Aitkin Floods Overnight?

3/28/2023 (Permalink)

We restore commercial water damage 24 hours a day in Aitkin County.

When I walked into the building on Monday morning, there was a giant shallow lake on the first floor. A pipe burst over the weekend and wasn’t discovered until Monday morning. Our insurance company told us to call the local team in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties and I’m glad we did. The team arrived quickly and immediately shut off the water valve and began to remove the bulk of the water quickly. They set up powerful air blowers and movers to dry the area completely and documented and monitored the drying process to ensure the area was returned to normal humidity levels. Because the water had two days to seep into the floors, walls, and furniture, there was significant damage.

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Our advanced equipment helps to detect hidden moisture, extract the standing water quickly, and thoroughly clean and dry your office furniture and furnishings. We finish the job with professional deodorization and sanitizing agents for your comfort and safety.

When you have a water damage emergency in your Aitkin commercial business or home, you can rely on our local team of professionals in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties to clean and restore the damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 218-879-6141.

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Water Damage Emergency in Aitkin Home?

3/21/2023 (Permalink)

We restore water damage 24 hours a day in Aitkin County.

When a pipe breaks and floods your basement, fast mitigation is required to minimize the chances of secondary damage and more costly repairs. Our local team in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties are trusted leaders in water damage restoration services. We use powerful, industrial-grade equipment to remove the bulk of the water quickly. Here are some examples of the equipment we use to restore water damage:

Water Extraction Equipment

We use powerful extraction equipment to speed the drying process by removing the bulk of the water from your home or business.

• Submersible and gas-powered pumps for continuous pumping of high-level water
• Truck-mounted and portable extraction units perform efficient water removal

Drying Equipment

We use industrial-strength air movers and dehumidifiers to remove the remaining moisture from ceilings, walls, and floors. Proper drying helps to prevent swelling and warping of floors, walls, and furniture.

• High-speed air movers cause moisture to evaporate at a faster pace
• Industrial-grade dehumidifiers pull the water vapor from the air

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When you have a water damage emergency in your Aitkin home or commercial businesses, you can rely on our team of professionals in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties to restore the damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 218-879-6141.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

How Can I Prevent a Cooking Fire in My Virginia Home?

3/14/2023 (Permalink)

We restore fire damage 24 hours a day in St. Louis County.

Our local team in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties is trained and certified to restore fire damage “Like it never even happened.” Cooking fires are one of the leading causes of home fires in the United States. Here are some tips for cooking safely from the National Fire Protection Association: 

What you should know about home cooking safety

• Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the stove or stovetop
• Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food
• If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the kitchen while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking
• Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels, or curtains — away from your stovetop

If you have a cooking fire

• Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire
• Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number after you leave
• If you try to fight the fire, be sure others are getting out and you have a clear way out
• Keep a lid nearby when you’re cooking to smother small grease fires
• For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed

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Virginia residents and businesses can rely on our team of professionals in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties to restore their fire damage quickly and efficiently. Call us today at 218-879-6141.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Furnace Puff Backs Cause Soot Damage in Aitkin Home?

3/7/2023 (Permalink)

We restore fire damage 24 hours a day in Aitkin County.

Our local team in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties is trained and certified to clean and restore furnace puff back damage “Like it never even happened.” Puff backs that occur in a forced-air heating system can send soot traveling through the entire house, bringing soot with the warm air through the home’s ventilation system. When a puff back occurs in a forced-air heating system, soot can be released into closed areas such as closets and rooms with closed doors.

Here are some symptoms of furnace puff backs:

·      Odors, noises, and soot around the boiler or furnace room

·      Visual signs of debris. The heating system needs to be cleaned and serviced if you see soot, rust flakes, and debris in the flue vent connector.

Fire Damage Restoration Services

Every fire damage situation is unique and requires a different solution, but the general process stays the same.

1. Emergency Contact
2. Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment
3. Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service (if needed)
4. Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)
5. Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces
6. Cleaning and Repair
7. Restoration

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Aitkin residents and businesses can rely on our team of professionals in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties for all their emergency fire damage restoration needs. Call us today at 218-879-6141.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Team Aitkin responds to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day in St. Louis County.

2/28/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day in St. Louis County.

Our local team in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties responds to storm damage emergencies every winter. Hermantown averages 73 inches of snow per year and 39.9 days when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero degrees Fahrenheit. Due to these extreme temperatures, frostbit and hypothermia are real dangers to residents. Here is some information about frostbite and hypothermia from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):

• Frostbite causes loss of feeling and color around the face, fingers, and toes.
• Signs: Numbness, white or grayish-yellow skin, firm or waxy skin.
• Actions: Go to a warm room. Soak in warm water. Use body heat to warm. Do not massage or use a heating pad.
• Hypothermia is an unusually low body temperature. A temperature below 95 degrees is an emergency.
• Signs: Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, or drowsiness.
• Actions: Go to a warm room. Warm the center of the body first—chest, neck, head, and groin. Keep dry and wrapped up in warm blankets, including the head and neck.

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Hermantown residents and businesses can rely on our team of professionals in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties for all their emergency storm damage restoration needs. Call us today at 218-879-6141.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

What Can I Do to Protect My Home in Virginia from Ice Dam Damage?

2/21/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24 hours a day in St. Louis County.

Our teams in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties respond to water damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Virginia. During winter, ice dams are a common challenge. Here are some tips for preventing roof ice dams from the National Weather Service:

• If you haven’t already, thoroughly clean all leaves, sticks, and other debris from your home’s gutters and downspouts. This allows melting snow to flow into gutters and downspouts.
• Make every effort to keep snow on your roof to a minimum. Long-handled devices on the market called “roof rakes” let you stand on the ground and pull the snow off the roof. Keeping heavy snow loads off your roof reduces the chances of ice dam formation and roof failure due to the weight.
• All winter long, keep gutters and downspouts clear of snow and icicles
• Evaluate the insulation and ventilation in your attic. Most experts agree that the R-value of the attic insulation should be at least R-30 (R-38 is preferable in northern climates). In addition, good airflow under the eaves or soffit area along the underside of the roof and out through the vents is essential. The venting allows the attic air to stay cold enough to prevent or minimize the freeze/thaw cycle on the roof.

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Virginia residents and commercial businesses can rely on our team of professionals in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties for all their water and storm damage restoration needs. Call us today at 218-879-6141.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

How Can I Safely Thaw My Frozen Pipes in Aitkin?

2/14/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Aitkin County.

During the freezing Minnesota winters, frozen pipes are a common challenge. Our teams in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties are on call 24 hours a day to respond to water damage emergencies. Here are some tips from the American Red Cross for thawing frozen pipes:

• If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, suspect a frozen pipe. Likely places for frozen pipes include against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation.
• Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen area begins to melt, water will start to flow through the frozen area. Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe.
• Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials), or by wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water. Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, charcoal stove, or other open flame device.
• Apply heat until the full water pressure is restored. If you cannot locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if you cannot thaw the pipe, call a licensed plumber.
• Check all other faucets in your home to find out if you have additional frozen pipes. If one pipe freezes, others may freeze, too.

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Aitkin residents and commercial businesses can rely on our team of professionals in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties for all their water damage restoration needs. Call us today at 218-879-6141.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

What Should I Do When There is a Power Outage in My Home in Esko?

2/7/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Carlton County.

Our teams in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties are on call 24 hours a day, and we usually arrive onsite within four hours of your call for help when you have a storm damage emergency in Esko. Here are some tips for protecting yourself during a power outage from the Federal Emergency Management Agency:

• Keep freezers and refrigerators closed
• Only use generators outdoors and away from windows
• Do not use a gas stove to heat your home
• Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges
• Use alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or power-dependent medical devices
• If safe, go to an alternate location for heat or cooling
• Check on neighbors

If your home or business is damaged by wind or other severe weather, our storm damage response team has the equipment, training, and experience to secure your property. When we arrive, we will board and tarp up any areas of the structure exposed to the elements. We can supervise a full range of building and reconstruction services to restore a property to pre-damage condition.  

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Esko residents and businesses know they can rely on our team of professionals in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties for storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call us today at 218-879-6141.

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What Steps Can I Take To Protect My Commercial Business From Frozen Pipe Damage in Moose Lake?

1/31/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to commercial storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Carlton County.

Our teams in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties often respond to property damage emergencies in the winter in Moose Lake. Here are some tips from the Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety for preventing commercial pipes from freezing this winter:

• Insulate and seal around attic penetrations such as partition walls, vents, plumbing stacks, and electric and mechanical chases 
• Inspect and seal or repair all cracks, holes, leaks, windows, doors, and other openings on exterior walls with caulk or insulation to prevent cold air from penetrating the wall cavity 
• Ensure your pipes in hard-to-reach places like attics, crawl spaces, and outside walls are insulated—wrap pipes and faucets in unheated or minimally heated areas of the building 
• Make sure your existing freeze-protection devices and alarms are in good working order. Test freeze stats (low-temperature sensing device) and valves before the weather gets cold. 
• Pipes leading to the exterior should be shut off and drained at the start of winter. If these exterior faucets do not have a shut-off valve inside the building, have one installed by a plumber.  
• Hire a licensed fire protection specialist to conduct routine maintenance on your sprinkler system. Discuss the system’s exposure to winter weather and potential mitigation options.

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Moose Lake businesses and residents know they can rely on the professionals in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties for property damage emergencies 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Call us today at 218-879-6141.

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What Is Causing Ice Dams on My Roof in Hermantown?

1/24/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day in St. Louis County.

Our teams in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties respond to storm damage emergencies often in the winter months. Some Hermantown residents are challenged by ice dams forming on their roofs. The Minnesota Department of Commerce offers tips for dealing with ice dams now and how to prevent them in the future, which can also save you money on your heating bills.

Preventing future ice dams

Ice dams are not caused by roofing, ventilation, or gutter problems, as often believed. The real problem is a home that is leaking warm air.

Due to inadequate air sealing, heat from the home's interior gets into the attic and melts the underside of the snow on the roof. The melted snow water flows down the roof surface until reaching a cold spot, such as the eaves or soffit, where it forms a frozen dam.

Over time, especially with a snow-covered roof in subfreezing temperatures, more ice can build up. Eventually, water starts seeping into the home.

Because the primary cause of ice dams is warm air leaking from the attic, the best prevention is to seal leaks with caulking or expanding spray foam, with attic insulation installed to a minimum of R-50 as space allows.

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When you discover storm damage in your Aitkin home or business, our professionals in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties are Here to Help. ® Call us today at 218-879-6141.

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