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In Photos: Anatomy of a Ruptured Frozen Pipe

By |March 27th, 2015|Blog, Damage Restoration, Flood Damage, Mold, Water damage|

During one of this winter’s particularly harsh cold spells, a pipe froze and burst in an office building at the Coca Cola bottling plant on York Street in Denver. The pipe was in the ceiling upstairs, so the water from the ruptured frozen pipe intruded on the floors below, taking the entire building out

2016 Winterization Starts Now

By |January 8th, 2015|Blog, Do it Yourself, Flood Damage, Mold, Natural Disaster, Water damage|

Frozen but not ruptured? You may not be so lucky next time. Let’s look forward to August: The sun was hot today, but there was shade along the trail, and you laughed with friends a million miles away from the cold of winter. Still, you know it’s time to start prepping your

Meth Lab Cleanup Poses Unique Challenges for Housing Authorities, Landlords

By |December 12th, 2014|Blog|

Housing authorities and landlords can recover meth lab cleanup costs through government programs. A Big, Hazardous, Expensive Headache Unfortunately, we see it in the headlines too often: Secret meth lab busted. What we don’t see is what’s left after the headlines, the nasty, toxic, dangerous mess left behind by the production of

Forecasters Predict Harsh Winter: Is Your Home and Business Ready?

By |October 21st, 2014|Blog, Do it Yourself, Flood Damage|

Forecasters Predict Harsh Winter: Is Your Home and Business Ready? Forecasters are predicting a harsh 2014 winter with above-average snowfall and below-average temperatures. We’re experts at cleaning and restoring property after disasters. But we’re human, and seeing so many good people going through tough times takes its toll. That’s why we want to help as

10 Tips for Clean Carpets

By |October 14th, 2014|Blog, Carpet Cleaning, Do it Yourself|

10 Tips to Get Clean Carpets Carpet fibers are virtually magnetic, grabbing dust and contaminants literally from thin air, on top of whatever people drag in. When they become saturated, simply walking on them throws all sorts of nasty contaminants back into the air for you, your family or your employees to breathe in.

The Costs of Disaster Cleanup and Restoration in San Diego

By |September 18th, 2014|Blog, Insurance|

The Costs of Disaster Cleanup and Restoration in San Diego Straight answers to questions about what we know best Abbotts is a family-owned business. Collectively, we have more than 65 years of experience in helping people recover their homes and businesses in the aftermath of calamity. We take very seriously our obligation to contribute

Abbotts Water Damage Emergency Action Guide

By |September 14th, 2014|Blog, Do it Yourself, Flood Damage, Water damage|

When flooding strikes, you have to act fast to minimize water damage. The water is rising. What do you do? First, call Abbotts Fire and Flood Restoration to get help on the way. Then follow Abbotts water emergency action guidelines. Abbotts Fire and Flood Restoration will clean up and repair your flooded

Avoid Winter Water Damage From Frozen Pipes With These Tips

By |September 1st, 2014|Blog, Flood Damage|

Summer is giving way to early autumn, but we’re a long way from the snow and ice of January. Still, the average November low temperature in November is 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Take advantage of the remaining balmy weather to take a few precautions that could save you costly headaches this winter: frozen, broken pipes.

Stay High and Dry With These Sump Pump Tips

By |July 1st, 2014|Blog, Do it Yourself, Flood Damage|

Stay High and Dry With These Sump Pump Tips Imagine this: You wake up one June morning after a gnarly night of fierce thunderstorms. The sun is shining, and the remaining rain looks more like dew sparkling outside your kitchen window as you enjoy your coffee and think to yourself, “It’s gonna be a