Even with proper fire prevention strategies, sometimes a home fire can still occur. Fires spread quickly and having a properly installed, working smoke detector is a key part of a fire safety and escape plan. Smoke alarms give you an early warning of a potentially dangerous fire so you can get outside quickly. There are […]
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Between 2014-2018, fire departments in the United States responded to an estimated average of 172,900 home structure fires per year started that started in the kitchen. Kitchen fires can cause thousands of dollars in damages to a home. It’s estimated that kitchen fires account for more than $1 billion in property damage every year, not […]
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Thomas Powell joined the Reynolds Restoration Services team as a mitigation technician in September 2019 and was promoted to project coordinator in July 2020. As a project coordinator, Thomas works with clients, insurance adjustors, and the Reynolds Restoration project managers and field teams to ensure prompt communication, documentation, and customer satisfaction are a priority. Thomas […]
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Heading out of town on vacation? Closing the office for a few days for the holidays or another reason? You may be tempted to shut off some utilities to save money – and in some cases, this is a great idea! Turning back the thermostat or shutting off lights can help you see a reduction […]
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Kevin Smith joins RRS as Executive Vice President Reynolds Restoration Services, the premier disaster restoration and reconstruction company in the mid-Atlantic region, is pleased to announce the addition of Executive Vice President Kevin Smith. As executive vice president, Smith will be a member of the executive leadership team and be responsible for the financial management […]
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When people think of water damage for a home, they likely think of catastrophic water and flood events like a flooding basement, tropical storm, or burst pipes. While those events certainly can affect a property’s value, there are other types of water damage that impacts property values and the ability of a homeowner to sell […]
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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there is an average of 7,410 commercial kitchen fires each year. Many of the fires are caused by cooking equipment, and others are caused by faulty wiring or unattended open flames. A restaurant fire can quickly turn into a disaster. Commercial kitchen fires can be especially hard […]
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Water damage is one of the most common issues homeowners face and when it affects carpeting, it can be a huge problem. If left untreated, wet carpeting can cause other issues such as damages to floorboards and trim and can even cause mold. When treated quickly, water-damaged carpets can be cleaned, salvaged, and restored. Causes […]
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Chad Daniels joined the Reynolds Restoration Services team as an Emergency Services Manager in September 2019. As an emergency services manager, Chad takes the lead in ensuring the field teams have the proper training, resources, and equipment to complete each job smoothly and efficiently. In addition, Chad monitors and ensures all safety and industry standards […]
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Do you know what to do if your sump pump fails? Sump pumps work great when they need to but can be a nightmare when they don’t. If you have a sump pump, chances are you rarely think about it until something goes wrong. They spend most of their time “on-call” until a heavy rain, […]
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