Posts by A & A Property Restoration LLC
WHERE TO FIND HIDDEN DAMAGE AFTER A FIRE
A fire in the house is a terrible situation to go through. Even a small fire that doesn’t cause much structural damage can ruin a home with smoke, and if not properly cleaned up, remnants and reminders of the damage will continue to turn up in the strangest of places for years to come. Boxes of books…
Read MoreSUMMER STORMS AND EMERGENCIES
Summer storms may be great for your lawn and garden or can be a perfect excuse to stay inside in pajamas while reading and napping the day away, but sometimes they can also cause damage to your house. Of course, your home is designed to withstand the ordinary storms expected in your area, but sometimes an…
Read MoreHOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME IF YOU LIVE IN A FLOOD ZONE
Each year homeowners face the possibility of flooding, whether it’s from melting snow or a pipe burst. It’s important to stay prepared and to protect your home if you live in or near a flood zone. Although you can’t stop a flood, you can minimize the impact that water has on your home. Below are a…
Read MoreHOW LONG IS TOO LONG? DEALING WITH WATER DAMAGE
If you’ve encountered flooding, heavy rain or a busted pipe, don’t wait to contact a provider. Take care of your personal items right away but consult an expert on how to handle repairing your home from the water damage and taking the first steps. Step One: Get Rid of Standing Water First, you’ll need to get rid…
Read MoreFIRE DAMAGE: WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIRST 48 HOURS
For any family living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, a fire can be devastating. While many fires can cause mass destruction (or in some cases total destruction), other fires only cause minimal structural damage to a home. Fires do, however, fill up a house with smoke smell and stains and fire can cause burns stains without contact. Property…
Read MoreWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MOLD AND MILDEW THIS SPRING
As much as you welcome the warmer temperatures of spring as it arrives in Minneapolis, there are other things that celebrate it as well. With the warmer weather — which is often also accompanied by an increase in the humidity and moisture — the optimal conditions for breeding grounds for mold and mildew increase. Here’s…
Read MoreTHE FIRST 48 HOURS: WHAT HAPPENS DURING WATER DAMAGE
THE FIRST 48 HOURS: WHAT HAPPENS DURING WATER DAMAGE If you’ve ever experienced flooding in your home either from a storm or from leaky pipes, then you know it doesn’t take long before everything starts going awry. This is why it’s vital to take care of the problem as soon as possible. Water is an…
Read MoreTHE RESTORATION PROCESS: WHAT HAPPENS DURING CLEANUP
THE RESTORATION PROCESS: WHAT HAPPENS DURING CLEANUP When water, fire, or a storm damages your home, the results can be devastating. Homeowners have to deal with contacting insurance companies, finding a place to stay, and securing a restoration contractor to start the process of repair. Hiring a Minnesota licensed, certified and experienced crew of technicians is the…
Read MoreHOW TO MOVE FORWARD FOLLOWING A FIRE
Experiencing a house fire can be an earthshaking experience. When fire destroys the home you relied on to protect your family, it can be hard to move forward. Even though you may be paralyzed by your loss, you have to move forward. At A & A Property Restoration, we want to help you move forward, by providing…
Read MoreDON’T REPAIR ALONE: WHY YOU NEED STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION SERVICES
The storm might be over, but the repairs have yet to begin. Storms can cause a lot of damage, and it can be tempting to tackle the damages yourself. If your home has sustained damages from water, hail or high winds, however, you should avoid jumping into DIY repair efforts. Take your time, contact your…
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