The Anatomy of Smoke Damage After a Fire
Smoke damage nearly always occurs after a house fire – but it doesn’t all happen at once. In fact, smoke particles can continue doing damage to your home and your belongings long after the fire’s been put out by professionals. Here’s how smoke damage works – and why you need to call a fire and... Read More →
What Every Homeowner Needs to Know About Mold
Having mold in your home is a tough problem – and it’s one that probably requires professional help. But every home has some mold in it; there are spores everywhere. You only need help if there are enough mold spores to cause damage or to cause health issues. What is Mold? Mold is a kind... Read More →
What You Need to Know About Smoke Damage After a Fire
Smoke damage can be extensive – even if the fire that caused it was relatively small and put out quickly. Particles from smoke can travel farther than the location of the fire, and they can get into your home’s air vents, walls and so many other places. And smoke damage can be a huge part... Read More →
What are MVOCs?
When your home is subject to a disaster, you need to know that microbial volatile organic compounds can linger inside. But what are MVOCs, and how do we get rid of them? What Are MVOCs? Microbial volatile organic compounds are small microbes that mold and bacteria release. It’s a common issue after a fire, when... Read More →
Odor Removal: What You Need to Know After a Disaster
When you’re the victim of a disaster, you need to know that ExactRecon is there for you – we can help with smoke damage, water damage and storm damage, as well as other types of remediation. But how do we get rid of odors that linger after these terrible events? Here’s what you need to... Read More →
How to Spot the Signs of Water Damage
It’s not always easy to spot the signs of water damage – but with this checklist, you’ll be able to determine whether your home has it. How to Spot the Signs of Water Damage There are several signs of water damage, but they’re not all obvious. Here’s how you can tell if your home has... Read More →
The Most Common Places for Water Damage in Your Michigan Home
Water damage can occur anywhere in your home, but it’s most common on: Ceilings Walls Floors Attics Here’s what you need to know about water damage in these common spots. Water Damage on Ceilings Water damage on your ceiling can come from several sources, but a leaking roof is the most common. However, if there’s... Read More →
How Can You Tell if Your Toilet is Leaking?
Any leak can cause a tremendous amount of damage to your home – but how can you tell when something’s wrong? How Can You Tell if Your Toilet is Leaking? A toilet leak isn’t always obvious right away – but it can waste hundreds of gallons of water as it damages your home. The good... Read More →
How to Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing During Michigan Winters
Winter is just about here, and you can save yourself a huge headache if you take steps to prevent your pipes from freezing. Here’s what you need to do. How to Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing During Michigan Winters To help prevent your pipes from freezing: Keep the garage door shut Open cabinets that house... Read More →
3 Things You Need to Know About Water Removal
Water removal is a big job, especially if it’s done serious damage to your home or business. Here’s what you need to know after a flood, sewer backup or fire when it comes to water removal. 3 Things You Need to Know About Water Removal Water removal – commonly called extraction – gets most of... Read More →