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Apex Restoration DKI provides professional disaster restoration services throughout Tennessee and northeastern Alabama. Whether your home or business has been affected by flood, fire, storms, or mold, we can help. Read our blog for ideas, innovations, and information about Apex Restoration and disaster restoration in Nashville.
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11M ago
The southeastern United States has been deluged with snow and rain since mid-January. You may have water intrusion and not even know it yet. Water can seep in through your home or business, working its way down walls or through flooring.
If you discover water has found its way into your home, business, manufacturing facility, hospital, apartment complex, or townhouse, call Apex Restoration DKI right now at 833-931-1460. With 24/365 service, Apex can be at your trouble spot within the hour. We work closely with your insurance company, and your claim is completed to your satisfaction.
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Apex Restoration DKI Blog
2y ago
Every year, house fires claim the lives of thousands of people and destroy countless homes. While the exact cause of each fire may be different, they all have one thing in common: the potential to cause devastation. A house fire can spread quickly, leaving families with little time to escape. Even if everyone manages to get out safely, the damage caused by the fire can be extensive. In addition to the physical destruction, there is also the emotional toll that comes with losing everything you own. For many people, a house fire is a nightmare come true. After a house fire, it is essential tha ..read more
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2y ago
You think you will never have to call a fire and water damage restoration company. Although most of us like to think that our homes are safe from fire, the truth is that house fires are actually quite common. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association, there were over 350,000 house fires in the United States in 2018 alone. That works out to an average of one fire every 63 seconds. And while the vast majority of these fires are small and can be easily contained, they still pose a serious threat to life and property.
One of the main reasons house fires are so common is that ..read more
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2y ago
Apex Restoration DKI, your fire restoration company, knows the importance of having a fire evacuation plan. A fire evacuation plan is critical to any building’s safety protocol. In the event of a fire, time is of the essence, and having a plan in place can mean the difference between life and death. The first step in creating a fire evacuation plan is to identify all potential exits.
Once all exits have been identified, it’s important to determine which exit is the safest route out of the building. Once the safest way has been determined, it’s crucial to practice the evacuation procedure so ..read more
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2y ago
You’ve likely heard of black mold and know that it’s bad, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Knowing what black mold is helps to protect your property and your health, and learning how to tackle this issue the right way is important. And if you can’t tackle the problem, the next step is to contact APEX Restoration DKI, your mold, fire, and water restoration company in Memphis.
Whether you’ve found it in your shower, attic, or basement, these simple steps will help you clean and kill your black mold problem.
Black Mold vs Mildew
Mold and mildew are both fungi spread by spor ..read more
Apex Restoration DKI Blog
2y ago
Mold is a type of fungi that grows both outdoors and indoors. While mold is necessary for some outdoor processes, like decomposition, it can be troublesome when it starts to grow indoors. Mold growth can cause structural damage to your home and pose a severe health risk to you and your family. That’s why it’s essential to be on the lookout for early warning signs of mold so you can take action quickly. In any case, your mold problem can be dealt with independently with a bit of help from bleach or special cleaners and a little elbow grease. However, there are situations in which it is best j ..read more
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2y ago
The Process
The restoration process can be tricky, so you should be sure to hire only certified technicians. This ensures that someone addresses the problem correctly the first time. Here are the steps you should expect from a professional fire damage cleanup and restoration company.
Inspection of Home or Commercial Building – Professionals inspect and test areas of your building that are affected by the fire and process the extent of the damage. Some areas are easier to spot than others. For example, your floor may seem fine to the naked eye, but underneath could be structural damage. T ..read more
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2y ago
Household fires are dangerous to everyone. Especially small children. The larger the family, the greater the risk of injury in a house fire. Older children are at risk of injury from a fire just as much as everyone else, but they have a much better chance of escaping than a small child. The best way to help your kids learn about fire safety is to teach them. Smaller kids need to learn in simple ways. Choose small words and use visual presentations. Here are 6 great tips that will help you teach your small children how to stay safe during a fire.
Show Them The Escape Route
Kids do ..read more
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2y ago
Fire damage happens to all of us. It is inescapable. Whether due to something small like a cigarette butt, or as large as an explosion, thanks to a faulty wiring system in your kitchen stove, it strikes without warning and can spread like a virus hits the major parts of the body. When it does strike, the consequences can be deadly. Sentimental items can be greatly damaged or destroyed, furniture and electronics warped and shaped into grotesque forms; and of course, smoke stains are strewn about the area of affected areas.
One of the most important steps that you should take is contacting your ..read more
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2y ago
Some people are willing to do anything to get a good deal on a house, and that includes buying a home that has fire damage. This could be an awesome investment because homes that require any kind of fire damage cleanup are vastly undervalued, and you can negotiate from their already low prices. There are some things to know about buying a home that needs fire damage cleanup and here are some of the more important points.
Amount Of Damage
The amount of damage can determine whether the home is worth purchasing and flipping or not. If you were planning on gutting all the cosmetic pieces of your h ..read more