What to Do if Your Property Falls Victim to an Ice Storm
As the weather becomes colder all over the nation, it is becoming more important than ever to make sure that you know just what to do in case of an emergency. At Global Restoration, we work with...
View ArticleHow Ice Storms Can Damage a Property
While we often think of snow as the quintessential winter weather that can leave us locked inside, knock out power, and shut cities down for days, ice storms are actually far more dangerous. When ice...
View ArticleThe Worst Winter Storms in Ohio, Indiana, and Georgia History
Winter storms seem to grow more and more unpredictable every year, but one thing we can say for sure is that there have been some truly remarkable storms in years past. Ohio, Indiana, and even Georgia...
View ArticleLittle Known Winter Property Risks
Each winter, millions of homeowners and business owners have to protect themselves against the property risks that winter poses. While ice and snow are obvious culprits to property damage, there are...
View ArticleLooking Ahead: 2014 and Global Restoration
Global Restoration would like to thank our clients and friends for a great 2013. We would also like to give special thanks to our hardworking team, who had key roles on the success we enjoyed this past...
View ArticleMost Common Causes of a House Fire
Every year in the United States, there are between 350,000 and 400,000 house fires. By educating yourself and your family on what the common causes of fires are and by looking for ways to reduce your...
View ArticleAbout Our Project Flow
At Global Restoration, we understand that emergencies can happen in the blink of an eye. Water, fire, mold, and storm damage not only wreck your property, but impact your business’s ability to function...
View ArticleRoof Maintenance Tips For Your Home
The roof of your home is one of the last places that you want to experience problems. Not only is roof replacement and repair quite expensive, but it can also seriously disrupt your home life. To...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Frozen Pipes
During the cold winter months, one concern that many homeowners must face is the possibility of frozen pipes. When cold temperatures hit, many pipes become susceptible to freezing. If the proper...
View ArticleWinter Home Protection Tips
Protecting your home from winter weather damage can prevent the need for costly post-winter clean-up, repair and restoration services. More importantly, the less damage your home receives, the safer...
View ArticleHandling Smoke Damage After a Fire
If your home or business has been affected by a fire, the process of clean-up can be confusing and stressful. Smoke damage can permeate valuables, flooring and walls, leaving significant damage....
View ArticleWhat to do if Your Pipes Freeze
Even if you’ve taken the recommended precautions, pipes can still freeze during the winter months. If the flow of water in your home or business appears restricted or slowed, your pipes may have...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for Severe Weather
Severe weather comes in many forms. From tornadoes and floods to hail and snowstorms, weather can wreak havoc on your home and property. If you and your family are not prepared to weather the storm,...
View ArticleSolutions to Mold and Mildew in The Home
As an important factor in decomposition, mold and mildew are integral components of the environment. When allowed to grow indoors, however, mold and mildew can pose serious health risks to humans....
View ArticlePost Winter Roof Repairs
The winter storms that hit the United States this year brought heavy snowfall, extreme temperatures and gusty winds. Homes in Georgia, Indiana and Ohio all faced harsh conditions, weathering one of the...
View ArticlePreventing Wind and Hail Damage
A storm can be exhilarating and interesting to witness. Unfortunately, it can also be dangerous and cause extensive damage to property. Besides the lightning and potential flooding, two major concerns...
View ArticlePrioritizing Your Home Restoration Projects
When it comes to home restoration, many of us want to do it all – new flooring, eco-friendly fixtures, and maybe even an addition. Unfortunately, we can only tackle one home improvement project at a...
View Article8 Steps to Take When Your Home Undergoes a Flood
When crisis strikes, having a plan of action can be difficult and stressful. If a home becomes flooded, the circumstances are no different. You and your family are not only without a home, but also...
View ArticleGutter Cleaning 101
While cleaning gutters doesn’t sound like the most inviting job, it is certainly a job required on a regular basis to protect your home from a variety of potential problems. All homeowners should clean...
View ArticleMost Common Home Damages
Homes are where people feel safe and spend time together as a family. If you are a homeowner, you may have considered how you might respond to potential structural harm. Damage to your home can happen...
View ArticleTop 5 Items to Remember to Save During a Home Evacuation
A hurricane is brewing; flood waters are rising, or a tornado is spinning in the distance. Depending on the disaster, the time you have to evacuate will vary. Staying calm during a disaster is ideal of...
View ArticlePrecautions to Prevent Home Damage
Home damage can be a costly and very unwelcome event stemming from a variety of causes. The good news is that many of these are easily preventable with the right preparation. Global Restoration brings...
View ArticleGlobal Restoration Receives 2014 Best of Columbus Award
Columbus Award Program Honors the Achievement COLUMBUS April 23, 2014 -- Global Restoration has been selected for the 2014 Best of Columbus Award in the Building Restoration and Preservation category...
View ArticleInsurance and Home Restoration Services
One of the biggest nightmares for every homeowner is the destruction or loss of their home. Fire, flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, rockslides, mudslides...the list goes on. In most situations,...
View ArticleHow to Build Lasting Relationships with Insurance Clients
Establishing solid, long-term relationships with property insurance clients is an imperative aspect of good business. Happy customers will continue to return for all of their property insurance needs...
View ArticleHow to Choose the Best Contractor for Your Customer Needs
The home market today has many people thinking about the quality of their homes. They want to make sure they make a profit when it’s time to sell. Home renovations and restorations are therefore...
View ArticleInsurance Agents and Home Restoration: The Eight Most Commonly Asked Customer...
In times of catastrophe or crises requiring home restoration, customers will have many questions concerning the process, and they will likely look to their insurance agent for answers. There is often...
View ArticleCommon Causes of Fire in the Home
Homeowners work hard to keep their homes and families safe from danger. Unfortunately, home fires do occur and can cause immeasurable loss and devastation. Between 2007 and 2011, about one in 320...
View ArticleContractor Performance Ranking in Ohio
On April 2014, Global Restoration was ranked as #4 in the Top 10 Mitigation Performers (YTD) list by Contractor Connection. Great news for the Ohio office. Congratulations!
View ArticleEasy Guide to Understanding Restoration Code Standards and Regulations
Fire, hail, smoke, water, wind, and mold can all damage your home at any given time. While you cannot prevent all of these disasters, the good news is that there are companies like Global Restoration...
View ArticleWhat Might Be Considered a Biohazard Cleanup? What Do I Do First?
Encountering a biohazard is not something most people expect when they wake up on any given morning. Unfortunately, circumstances can occur that result in your home, office, or other environment facing...
View ArticleTake Back Your Home: Cleaning Up After Water Damage
Few things are a bigger nightmare for homeowners than water damage. Whether it’s the result of damaged pipes, faulty appliances, natural disasters, or anything in between, water damage is a serious...
View ArticleOhio Valley District - Contractor Performance Report Highlights
Contractor Connection is the largest and most premier third party company in the United States. In order to be a member of the Contractor Connection network, Global Restoration must adhere to mandatory...
View ArticleDisaster Prevention Tips
As a homeowner, you work constantly to maintain the appearance and condition of your home. Although this sometimes feels like a full-time job, living in a safe and comfortable environment is a result...
View ArticleTips for Restoring and Remodeling After Water Damage
Water damage can strike at any moment and threatens to leave your entire home damaged, ruined, or uninhabitable. Whether it’s at the hands of an overflowing river, natural disaster, heavy storm, broken...
View ArticleThe Long-Term Dangers of Hail Damage
Hail occurs within large storm clouds known as cumulonimbus clouds. When part of the clouds are at freezing or below freezing temperatures, rising water droplets freeze and fall to earth as hailstones....
View ArticleHow to Prepare for an Insurance Adjustor after Home Damage
Severe home damage is a nightmare; not only because of the cost, labor, and time necessary to clean up the damage, but because of the difficulties involved in securing insurance payments. There are a...
View Article4 Reasons You Need to Start Cleaning the Gutters
Neglecting the gutters can cause severe damage on your home. Although many people would rather spend their Saturday doing something else, creating time for annual cleaning can save a lot of money and...
View ArticleHome Fire Safety Checklist
Fires happen. Whether you live in a big apartment building, a dorm, or a freestanding house, a fire can do extensive damage to your property and personal belongings. What's more, fire can be fatal....
View ArticleMold and Home Owners Insurance
You’ve decided to redo the flooring in your home. A team comes to remove the flooring, but when they get to the bathroom, a layer of black mold and rot you had no idea existed is found under the...
View ArticlePartnering with Insurance Agencies: People Matter
When disaster strikes your home, there are two kinds of entities with which you need to connect: a restoration company and your insurance provider. After filing a claim with your insurance provider,...
View ArticleGlobal Restoration Announces Disaster Recovery Partnership with Agility Recovery
Columbus, OH – Global Restoration is pleased to announce that they have partnered with Agility Recovery, a national leader in disaster recovery and business continuity solutions. This partnership will...
View ArticleUnderstanding Homeowners Insurance Deductibles
Insurance claims are filed by nearly 7% of homeowners each year. For many homeowners, navigating a homeowners insurance policy is challenging when you’re not familiar with insurance jargon and how it...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for the Holidays if Your Home Is Going Through a Restoration...
Your home is still being restored and the holidays are approaching. How do you handle it? The holidays are a time to be together with friends and family and remember what is truly important. As the...
View ArticleTimber! Preventing Roof Collapse This Winter
People often joke about their roofs collapsing, but in the winter this becomes a distinct possibility, especially for those living in cold climates. Collapsed roofs cost thousands of dollars to repair...
View Article5 Back-Up Plans If Your Home Is Being Restored During the Holidays
Undergoing home restoration can throw a wrench into your holiday plans, especially if the project is extensive. The good news is that a restoration project doesn’t have to ruin your holiday; it just...
View ArticleUnderstanding Homeowners Insurance Coverage
Homeowners insurance is vital if you own a home. There is no way to protect against life’s unexpected catastrophes, and without the insurance, you could be facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in...
View ArticleA Frozen Headache: Protecting Your Home from Ice Dams This Winter
As winter approaches, the temperatures drop and the weather gets generally colder, wetter, and more unpleasant. Everyone needs their homes to be warm, cozy, and protected during this time....
View ArticleIce & Insurance - Is Your Home Protected?
When winter storms come through your neighborhood, homeowners have more to worry about than power outages. When water freezes on rooftops and in gutters, your home’s structure may suffer the...
View ArticleWhen the Floodgates Open: What to Do About Burst Water Pipes
Winter is the season when everything freezes, but most people push their water pipes to the backs of their minds. This is a serious mistake. Frozen pipes can swell and burst, leaving your home flooded....
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