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Advice - Condo Owner Insurance Coverage for Fire and Water Damage

Well, if there is one constant on insurance coverage where there is a Condo Association involved it’s that there is no constant. Condo Association bylaws are different from condo to condo and for that reason there are so many

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Advice – Sewage Clean Up and Back up Coverage

Keep yourself happy and make sure that they have adequate coverage in case of sewer back up. Everyone should have it. A competent water restoration contractor won’t always be there to completely ascertain what the situation is. Do you have

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THERE ARE 3 INSURANCE COMPANIES INVOLVED, WHO’S PAYING FOR IT?

1 800 FAST HELP recently got a call finished basement. He was distressed, mainly because the first water restoration company that got called out there ran into some mold and packed up and left. It had been 6 days since

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What individuals should do about storm damage

Call 1-800 FAST HELP for immediate assistance.
Contact your insurance company about repairs.
Secure your property from further damage.
If possible, take photographs of the damage.
Keep all receipts for emergency repairs and out-of-pocket expenses related to the storm.

If individuals have an immediate emergency

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Slow Drip, Big Problem

Sometimes it’s the small leaks that are the most devastating. A small leak in your roof may seem harmless when it first develops, but after some years of drip/drip/drip you find yourself with waterlogged insulation, damaged drywall and framing, and

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Help Discourage Mold Growth

Mold thrives in damp, humid conditions:

Bathrooms with poor ventilation. Install an exhaust fan if possible.
Leaky water pipes. Repair them immediately.
Roof leaks. Repair them right away.
Flood aftermath. Repair as soon as possible.
Clothes dryers and exhaust fans that vent under the

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What to do in the event of a Sewer Backup

In the event of a sewer backup into your home/business, it is important to begin clean up of the backup as soon as possible to minimize any health risks.

Here are steps you should take in the event of a sewer

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Fire Damage Tips

After fire damage, it is natural to want to jump right in and clean the building and contents. Timely action can be a great help, but incorrect action can jeopardize or impede satisfactory restoration.

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First, call 1-800 FAST HELP for

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Important Fire Safety Tools for Your Home

Preparing for an emergency takes diligence and planning. Make sure your home is prepared for the possibility of a fire or other emergency.

1. Smoke Alarm
Smoke alarms come in two types – ionization and photoelectric. These two kinds of smoke alarms

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Preparing for a Flood: The 2 Step Process

Even if you don’t live in a flood zone, it is still possible you could be affected by flood damage. Floods are more common that most may think. The majority of natural disasters in the U.S. involve flood damage and

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