Household Insects Typical household insects include roaches, ants, silverfish, earwigs, bed bugs, and spiders. The strategy for managing these pests used to be limited to one tactic: applying synthetic pesticides.
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Plumbers
Simple Plumbing Checks Pipes. Check exposed pipes for signs of leaks or corrosion, which can present as rust stains or green or white discoloration around metal fittings.
Pool Companies
Pool Construction Gunite pools are the most common pool type because they can be built in any shape or size the homeowner wants. Gunite construction involves a number of steps.
Pressure Washing
Pressure washing, or power washing, is a specialized home exterior cleaning service used to clean siding, windows, eaves, decks, patios, concrete, limestone, and other surfaces. Mildew, algae, dirt, and particulates in the air can gradually dull your house, patio, and driveway (and plenty of other surfaces around your property).
Public Adjusters
What is a Public Adjuster? If you have filed an insurance claim before, you are probably familiar with insurance adjusters.
Roof Cleaning
Roof cleaning is a home exterior cleaning service that removes algae, moss, dirt, and other buildup from your roof. Black streaks are a sign that algae is growing on your shingles.
Roofers
Types of Roofs Gabled roof. A gabled roof is perhaps the most iconic roof shape.
Security Systems
Selecting an Alarm System A service-oriented security company will custom-design a system based on details like the number of floors and entry points in the home and preferences for interactive features, such as remote access. Homeowners should know how the system works, how it is installed, and how it responds to emergency situations.
Shower Doors & Mirrors
Shower Doors Whether a shower is a stand-alone unit or has a bathtub attached, it is imperative that water stays in the bathing area. A glass shower door can let light in more efficiently and keep water out much more easily than a shower curtain.
Shutters, Shades & Blinds – Custom
Benefits Shutters, shades, and blinds provide privacy and help to keep heat out in the summer and warmth in during winter. They also minimize glare from the sun and protect furniture, flooring, cabinetry, and artwork from UV rays, which cause color fading over time.
Siding
Types of Siding Vinyl siding is durable, cost effective, and resistant to pests, rot, and UV damage. It is also virtually maintenance-free, aside from an annual rinse with water and a household cleaner.
Solar Panel Installation
Benefits of Solar Power Solar power systems can save homeowners 20 to 100 percent on electricity costs compared to traditional power systems. How much your solar panel system can save you on energy bills depends on a number of factors, including amount of daily sunlight, system size, roof angle, and local electricity rates.
Spas & Hot Tubs
Health Benefits Hot tubs and spas offer a number of potential health benefits. Soaking in warm water increases circulation, which, in turn, has positive effects, including healthier skin and lowered blood pressure.
Sprinkler Systems
System Components Sprinkler heads. Different types of heads are designed for different parts of the yard.
Stucco Repair
Stucco vs. Siding Both stucco and traditional siding insulate your home and protect it from weather-related damage.
Tile, Grout & Stone Cleaning
Grout Sealing Sealing your grout is essential for preventing stains, mold, and mildew from appearing. Grout is a very porous substance, and thus, it absorbs liquids very easily.
Tile Installation
Selecting Tile There is a wide variety of tile available at an equally wide range of prices. While variance in price may sometimes reflect a functional characteristic, such as a tile’s superior durability, price is more often tied to aesthetic elements and the extra labor they might entail during installation.
Tree Services
Common Tree Problems Since many tree problems are easily identified, experts advise regularly examining your trees and looking for potential problems. Trained arborists can also help spot issues early on, suggest preventative measures, and educate homeowners on telltale warning signs.
Water Damage & Mold Remediation
Things to Consider Water damage is one of the most common types of damage suffered by homes in the US, accounting for nearly a quarter of all homeowners’ insurance claims. According to the Insurance Information Institute, an average water damage claim costs over $10,000, bringing the total yearly loss to homeowners to billions of dollars.
Water Damage Restoration
Things to Consider Water damage is one of the most common types of damage suffered by homes in the US, accounting for nearly a quarter of all homeowners’ insurance claims. According to the Insurance Information Institute, an average water damage claim costs over $10,000, bringing the total yearly loss to homeowners to billions of dollars.