Mold growth is extremely common in residential bathrooms. The wet, warm, humid environment that your bathroom can create is an ideal breeding ground for mold. Shower mold is especially common since this is where most of the excessive moisture is left behind. If your bathroom in Pocatello, Idaho is experiencing an unwanted mold problem, use the following technique. Getting Rid of Shower Mold There are several mold cleaning techniques that have proven to be quite effective. Here’s how to perform one of the most useful methods: Create a non-toxic, homemade cleaning solution using equa ..read more

We feel like it is a great honor to call Easter Idaho home. While our offices are in Blackfoot, we look forward to serving our neighbors! We are have crews in Chubbuck, Pocatello, American Falls, Inkom, and beyond! We are #easternidaho Damage to your home? Water or mold damage? We’re here for you 24/7 and we will always respond 1st! 208-684-0201 The post WE SERVE ALL OF EASTERN IDAHO! first appeared on 1st Response Restoration ..read more

Hose bibs are handy for watering the lawn, gardening, washing cars, and so much more. Hose bibs can last a long time with proper care, but over the years they will start to experience normal wear and tear, leading to problems like leaking. Sometimes the problem is an easy fix, but other times multiple parts or the entire set up will need to be replaced. Here are a few things that can go wrong with a hose bib: Packing Nut If there is a leak coming from behind the handle while the hose bib is in use, there’s something wrong with the packing nut. It may need to be tightened or replaced. Air Ga ..read more

You may think your winter blues will go away after the sun melts off all the snow, but many homeowners may find their problems get bigger when all the snow starts to melt. 1st Response Restoration is already bracing for an influx of emergency phone calls after the sun has started to melted some of the snow. Water runoff can seep through all of those cracks nature caused last summer during the hot tempuratures. That water may find cracks in basement walls and leave many basements flooded. As the snow melts and the water finds these cracks in your foundation, the temperature may suddenly fall ag ..read more

Our crew responding to a water leak, avoiding thousands of dollars of damage! We will always be there when you need it. Happy New Year Eve! When we say 24/7 emergency response, we mean it… 365 days a year! We just responded to an emergency at this home! It’s cold outside. Keep an eye on how the cold effects your home. If you’re worried, give us a call! Call or Text – 208-684-0201 The post We are Named 1st Response; and We Mean It! first appeared on 1st Response Restoration ..read more

How to Determine If Your Shower Is Leaking A bathtub leak can quickly damage the floors and walls of your Pocatello, Idaho, home. You thus need to regularly inspect your shower and bathtub for signs of damage. Otherwise, your house may sustain extensive flooding that necessitates water damage remediation experts. Shower pans are particularly problematic. A shower pan leak can manifest itself in many ways. Damage to any of the below areas may be evidence of this type of leak: Above living rooms Above slabs Over the crawlspace Understanding Shower Pans The shower pan is a liner ..read more

Post- Flood Clean Up After a flood, your home can be damaged in several ways. You may find that the water has seeped into your walls and floors or even caused mold to grow. There are things you can do on your own and those that need to be handled by professionals. Below we’ll cover what is involved with post-flood clean up, as well as tips on getting started on the right track: Call Restoration Professionals To Extract Standing Water After a flood, standing water can quickly cause extensive damage to your home. You may need to extract the water before it has a chance to cause more problems. 1s ..read more

Summer is in full force. Birds are chirping, and trees are full of leaves. For many Eastern Idaho residents and business owners, it’s time to keep the lawn healthy and green. And in our climate, it’s common to have to water the lawn. A LOT OF WATER! Unfortunately, that can lead to unanticipated problems. Idaho weather can be unpredictable during the summer months, and your sprinkler can have issues when it is running all the time. When you begin using your sprinkler, it’s important to be watchful for potential damage that leads to flooding that can damage your home. Why Sprinkler Season Leads ..read more

Our licensed and trained crews are ready 24/7 for any home disaster that may strike you without warning! We are local, and we are always here for you. Make a mental note now, when in need, 1st Response Restoration! Water? Fire? Mold? Disaster Clean Up? Covid Deep Clean? We can do it all, and we respond FIRST! Just call/text 208-684-0201 The post We’re ALWAYS Here for YOU! first appeared on 1st Response Restoration ..read more

Mold growing outdoors forms an essential part of our natural ecosystem since it’s instrumental in breaking down plant and animal matter. However, mold can become a concern once it enters your home and starts to reproduce. Uncontrolled microbial growth is notorious for eating through building materials such as wood, drywall, and insulation and will even grow on concrete. But more importantly, it can be dangerous to your and your loved ones’ health. Understanding what you’re dealing with is the first step to keeping yourself and your family healthy. To help you get started, let’s unpack the dif ..read more