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Mold Removal Hattiesburg

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Common Spring Time Fires

In Meridian, Mississipi, our community enjoys the emerging of spring and the beginning of the new fresh season and warmth. Once spring starts, everyone is ready to break out the bbq’s and enjoy spending time outdoors with friends and family. However, spring brings its own set of safety precautions when it comes to fires just like winter does. When spring starts, the team at ServiceMaster of Hattiesburg want you to know what the common types of spring fires are and what to do if you should experience fire damage to your home or business. Here are the 3 most common types of springtime fires: BBQ Related Fires – BBQ fires can seriously be avoided by paying close attention to the grill and keeping it away from any objects. Grilling underneath trees or near walls of storages, garages, or homes can easily lead to property fire. Many grocery stores and gas stations grill hamburgers and hotdogs outside to gain the attention of customers, grilling too close to commercial buildings can al...

Common Causes Of Sewer Back-Ups

One of the most unpleasant water damage disasters for a Hattiesburg homeowner to deal with is the backup of their home’s sewer system. Sewer backups occur when an obstruction or damage prevents wastewater from flowing through your lateral sanitary sewer line – the main sewer line that connects your home to the municipal sanitary sewers. Due to the blockage, wastewater fills your sewer lines and drain pipes until it eventually overflows into your home: through a basement drains, toilets, and even shower heads. This dangerous and stinky mess is also hazardous since sewage contains all kinds of chemical, mildew and biological contaminants. Generally, sewer line backups are caused by one of the following issues in the city’s main sewer lines or your home’s sewer lines—or both: Root Infiltration One of the best features of your home can cause a sewer back-up; tree roots can cause major problems if they grow into the sewer lines at joint points. Once roots enter the sewer lines, th...