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5 Disaster Recovery Resources You Should Know

By |July 11th, 2016|Blog, Natural Disaster|

When You Need Disaster Recovery Resources ... We hope you never, ever have need to seek help recovering from unfortunate events. But if you do, we want you to know that Abbotts is among the very best disaster recovery resources you can find. Abbotts cares, and you can count on us. So number one

Water Damage Repair in San Diego

By |July 7th, 2016|Blog, Water damage, Water Damage San Diego|

  No one ever expects to have to deal with water damage but when it does happen you'll need to act quickly. At Abbotts Fire and Flood it is our main concern that your home remains safe and your business remains open. That's why we offer our help to people dealing with water damage. Having

Tips to Avoid Water Damage In Your Home

By |June 21st, 2016|Blog, Water damage, Water Damage San Diego|

Water damage in your home is never expected but it can happen to anyone! This is a problem that is dreaded by a lot of property owners and renters.  The average cost of water damage is about $20,000 per 6 inches.  Keep in mind the damages to your home are separate to the items

Tips For Keeping Your Sump Pump Working Like New

By |June 21st, 2016|Blog, sump pump, Water damage, Water Damage San Diego|

As we are heading into monsoon season your sump pump is about to be hard at work. Taking some time to look at your sump pump and make sure it's in good working order is a great way to save yourself the big money you'd be spending on cleanup if you hadn't. Obviously you should

Water Damage – How to Document Your Damage Successfully

By |June 21st, 2016|Blog, Water damage, Water Damage San Diego|

When you’re dealing with water damage in your home, documenting the damage is very important. So, if you’ve checked out the area and followed safety procedures you are ready to begin documenting the water damage in your home. Here are a few tips to help you protect your investment! First, Document the Damage! Make

Outdoor Grilling Safety Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

By |May 30th, 2016|Blog, Fire Damage|

Memorial Day weekend is here and for many of us in San Diego that means reflecting on the sacrifice and service of our men and women of the military. It also means gathering with friends and family and firing up the grill. Before you start slinging brats and burgers though, make sure you've accounted for

Water Damage Tip #8 – Ventilate

By |September 23rd, 2015|Blog, Damage Restoration, Do it Yourself, Flood Damage, Mold, Water damage|

Get Started on This Step Right Away This tip is crucial to minimizing your water damage and helping to recover quickly. Ventilation enables water to evaporate faster, which helps reduce the damage and prevent other issues, like mold infestation. We'll bring specialized equipment, including high-speed, high-capacity fans. But you can get started on this crucial

Seasonal Allergies Are a Reminder of Mold Health Risks

By |August 25th, 2015|Blog, Mold|

Summertime ... and the Livin' Is Sneezy What, you ask, do respiratory allergic reactions to pollen have to do with mold? Good question. Here’s the connection. Hot, Dry = Pollen (and Mold Risk) Pollen that has dried out to its lightest, most wind-carry-able weight is lifted by warm, late summer winds and carried, well, everywhere.