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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
10 Hidden Home Insurance Credits
When looking for ways to save on home insurance, many homeowners stop at a smoke detector, a security system and a multiline discount for insuring your home and vehicle with the same company.
http://finance.yahoo.com/insurance/article/112018/10-hidden-home-insurance-credits?mod=insurance-home
http://finance.yahoo.com/insurance/article/112018/10-hidden-home-insurance-credits?mod=insurance-home
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Property Emergency Services Company PuroClean Named one of Top 100 Franchises in the World by Entrepreneur Magazine
PuroClean has been recognized as one of the World’s Best and Fastest Growing Franchises making it a great low investment franchise opportunity.
Tamarac, FL (December 20, 2010) – One of the nation’s leading property restoration companies, PuroClean is #99 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, known as the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
The 300+ unit property emergency services franchise moved up in the raking from the #148 spot in 2010. This year PuroClean also secured the #56 spot among the Fastest-Growing Franchises and #26 spot among Top Home-Based Franchises named by Entrepreneur.
According to Entrepreneur, all companies, regardless of size, are judged by the same criteria: objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation. The most important factors include financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system. They also consider the number of years a company has been in business and the length of time it's been franchising, startup costs, litigation, percentage of terminations, and whether the company provides financing. Financial data are analyzed by an independent CPA.
The objective factors are plugged into the exclusive Franchise 500® formula, with each eligible company receiving a cumulative score. The 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500®.
Tamarac, FL (December 20, 2010) – One of the nation’s leading property restoration companies, PuroClean is #99 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, known as the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
The 300+ unit property emergency services franchise moved up in the raking from the #148 spot in 2010. This year PuroClean also secured the #56 spot among the Fastest-Growing Franchises and #26 spot among Top Home-Based Franchises named by Entrepreneur.
According to Entrepreneur, all companies, regardless of size, are judged by the same criteria: objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation. The most important factors include financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system. They also consider the number of years a company has been in business and the length of time it's been franchising, startup costs, litigation, percentage of terminations, and whether the company provides financing. Financial data are analyzed by an independent CPA.
The objective factors are plugged into the exclusive Franchise 500® formula, with each eligible company receiving a cumulative score. The 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500®.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
PuroClean Acquires In-House Expert in Catastrophe and Large Loss Operations
Tamarac, FL (October 29, 2010) - With more than 23 years of experience in the disaster recovery industry, Tom McGuire will play a critical new role in catapulting PuroClean to becoming the top choice for property emergency services across the nation. As the new Director of Catastrophe and Large Loss Operations, McGuire will work closely with PuroClean's recently formed Business Development Division to market the Network's ability to mobilize and help clients recover from large-scale disasters, that could require emergency water and fire damage restoration.
McGuire joins PuroClean after 16 years at Munters Corporation, a global leader in structural drying and emergency restoration services, where he served as the National Catastrophe Manager and Document Recovery Manager for North America. He was involved with managing recovery efforts for clients impacted by some of the most significant disasters in U.S. history, including the World Trade Center Bombing (1993), Hurricane Katrina, and the summer 2010 flooding of Nashville, TN.
"Tom is a natural leader and his ability to efficiently and effectively manage people and logistic in times of crisis make him a great fit for this position," said Lauren Reid, CEO and President of PuroClean. "He is an invaluable asset to our team and to the more than 300 franchise locations we support across the country."
In addition to securing large-scale emergency restoration jobs for PuroClean, McGuire will spearhead the ongoing education of the franchise network to prepare more and more offices for involvement in catastrophic clean up events. He will lead PuroClean's large-scale recovery efforts from the ground and empower franchise owners to grow their businesses by taking on more large loss projects including emergency water damage restoration and fire damage restoration.
"It was a difficult decision to leave a company where I've developed my skill set and career for the last 16 years, but after meeting with the team at PuroClean's home office, I knew that I'd be joining a group of terrific people that are truly dedicated to this line of work," said McGuire.
McGuire joins PuroClean after 16 years at Munters Corporation, a global leader in structural drying and emergency restoration services, where he served as the National Catastrophe Manager and Document Recovery Manager for North America. He was involved with managing recovery efforts for clients impacted by some of the most significant disasters in U.S. history, including the World Trade Center Bombing (1993), Hurricane Katrina, and the summer 2010 flooding of Nashville, TN.
"Tom is a natural leader and his ability to efficiently and effectively manage people and logistic in times of crisis make him a great fit for this position," said Lauren Reid, CEO and President of PuroClean. "He is an invaluable asset to our team and to the more than 300 franchise locations we support across the country."
In addition to securing large-scale emergency restoration jobs for PuroClean, McGuire will spearhead the ongoing education of the franchise network to prepare more and more offices for involvement in catastrophic clean up events. He will lead PuroClean's large-scale recovery efforts from the ground and empower franchise owners to grow their businesses by taking on more large loss projects including emergency water damage restoration and fire damage restoration.
"It was a difficult decision to leave a company where I've developed my skill set and career for the last 16 years, but after meeting with the team at PuroClean's home office, I knew that I'd be joining a group of terrific people that are truly dedicated to this line of work," said McGuire.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
PuroClean Franchise to Unveil State-of-the-Science Property Restoration Training Facility in January 2011
Tamarac, FL – In just three months, the nation's fastest growing franchise specializing in property emergency restoration services, PuroClean®, will unveil the newest Applied Structural Drying (ASD) Demonstration Facility in the country and only the seventeenth training center of its kind in the world.
PuroClean's new Property Restoration Training Center will include a state-of-the-science flood house, a smoke and soot simulator, and a contents cleaning room specifically designed for PuroClean's integrated contents management system.
The training center, known as the "PuroClean Academy," offers PuroClean franchise owners and their employees the opportunity to receive IICRC certification (the restoration industry's top designation from The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration) in Water Damage Restoration, Fire and Smoke Restoration, Odor Control, Carpet Cleaning, and Carpet Color Repair, in addition to other courses in business and financial management, sales and marketing. The first property restoration training class is slated to take place in mid-January.
"The launch of our new training facility and demonstration center is a significant milestone for our franchise system," said Lauren Reid, CEO and President of PuroClean. "This will provide our franchise owners with a tremendous advantage in the industry as they receive invaluable real world technical application of effective cleaning and restoration processes and procedures."
The ASD Demonstration Facility will also be used for the research and development of new equipment and demonstrations to insurance industry professionals interested in viewing PuroClean's competency and capabilities in property restoration.
PuroClean's new Property Restoration Training Center will include a state-of-the-science flood house, a smoke and soot simulator, and a contents cleaning room specifically designed for PuroClean's integrated contents management system.
The training center, known as the "PuroClean Academy," offers PuroClean franchise owners and their employees the opportunity to receive IICRC certification (the restoration industry's top designation from The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration) in Water Damage Restoration, Fire and Smoke Restoration, Odor Control, Carpet Cleaning, and Carpet Color Repair, in addition to other courses in business and financial management, sales and marketing. The first property restoration training class is slated to take place in mid-January.
"The launch of our new training facility and demonstration center is a significant milestone for our franchise system," said Lauren Reid, CEO and President of PuroClean. "This will provide our franchise owners with a tremendous advantage in the industry as they receive invaluable real world technical application of effective cleaning and restoration processes and procedures."
The ASD Demonstration Facility will also be used for the research and development of new equipment and demonstrations to insurance industry professionals interested in viewing PuroClean's competency and capabilities in property restoration.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The IAQ Video Network produces the first in a series of public outreach videos to educate the public about indoor air quality (IAQ) issues.
The IAQ Video network released the first in a series of educational videos meant to educate the general public about indoor air quality issues. The first video is entitled “Mold – A Known Asthma trigger” and is available for viewing today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOdDfaYp9uE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOdDfaYp9uE
Friday, July 16, 2010
Top 5 Causes of Water Damage in the Home
1. Broken pipes & hoses – burst water main, aging old pipes, washing machine supply hoses and ice maker hoses that fail: Remedy – Buy the metal braided washing machine lines and copper pipes for ice makers. Have a plumber come in and inspect pipes in old homes and replace them with PVC if necessary. A few dollars spent now is worth thousands later!
2. Accidents: Overflowing bathtubs or broken toilets. The most common cause: children! Anyone reading this post who has small children can relate – probably with a smile and a story of your own. Remedy - Watch kids! Water is fascinating – especially when it's flowing over the tub and toilet rim!
3. Sewer back up: Presents a health hazard, smells bad, looks worse. Most common cause: Tree roots invading and clogging drain lines – trees like the readily available fertilizer and water! Remedy: Call your plumber and ask them about enzyme drain treatments that can be flushed on a monthly basis during Spring and Summer months when tree roots grow most prolifically.
4. Long term basement humidity. The most common cause: hydrostatic pressure and aging infrastructure. The simple solution: install a dehumidifier. However, that's a symptomatic fix and only works for a small amount of water. For large scale water intrusion, contact the experts to get an assessment. Once you receive the report, and ONLY then, contact a basement waterproofing expert and make sure you get THREE quotes.
5. Flash flooding: This is the rarest type of water intrusion in the home. It occurs when you least expect it and in areas that traditionally don't expect flooding. Remedy – Always purchase flood insurance if available!
Remember: With any kind of water damage in the home, time is of the essence! Drying the home in three days or less prevents growth of potentially dangerous mold.
2. Accidents: Overflowing bathtubs or broken toilets. The most common cause: children! Anyone reading this post who has small children can relate – probably with a smile and a story of your own. Remedy - Watch kids! Water is fascinating – especially when it's flowing over the tub and toilet rim!
3. Sewer back up: Presents a health hazard, smells bad, looks worse. Most common cause: Tree roots invading and clogging drain lines – trees like the readily available fertilizer and water! Remedy: Call your plumber and ask them about enzyme drain treatments that can be flushed on a monthly basis during Spring and Summer months when tree roots grow most prolifically.
4. Long term basement humidity. The most common cause: hydrostatic pressure and aging infrastructure. The simple solution: install a dehumidifier. However, that's a symptomatic fix and only works for a small amount of water. For large scale water intrusion, contact the experts to get an assessment. Once you receive the report, and ONLY then, contact a basement waterproofing expert and make sure you get THREE quotes.
5. Flash flooding: This is the rarest type of water intrusion in the home. It occurs when you least expect it and in areas that traditionally don't expect flooding. Remedy – Always purchase flood insurance if available!
Remember: With any kind of water damage in the home, time is of the essence! Drying the home in three days or less prevents growth of potentially dangerous mold.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Tips to Reduce Losses from Water and Storm Damage
Water damage is a real threat for property owners. In fact, according to the Insurance Information Institute in the last year, 22 per 1,000 households have entered a claim for water related damage. Water damage can often result from weather, such as storms or melting snow, or more often, from common household malfunctions such as pipe leaks, washing machine malfunctions or other plumbing problems.
Follow these guidelines to help minimize the loss and prevent further damage:
Insurance
> Call your agent.
> Take photographs of the damage.
> Keep all receipts from hotel stays, home repair materials, etc.
Plumbing
> Check pipes on well pumps and irrigation systems annually.
> If sewage is backing up in the shower or under the toilet, your whole system is backed up. Call a professional and don’t use other sinks or toilets.
Roofing
> If the neighbor’s roof is missing shingles after a storm, you can assume that yours probably is also missing shigles.
> If it is safe to do so and only a few shingles are gone, try to cover the area with a plastic garbage bag.
> If it is safe to do so and you have a large area of ripped tar paper or wood, cover it with a tarpaulin.
> Call a roofer immediately.
Electric
> Most damage to electrical systems comes from water.
> Appliances exposed to water should be serviced before being used again.
> Check for sparks or frayed wires if wires are exposed call an electrician and do not turn on the power.
> If it appears that water has infiltrated your breaker box, call an electrician.
> Avoid fallen and dangling wires.
> If a limb has fallen on a power line, turn off the power and call the utility company.
> If a fallen limb touches your property do not attempt to clear them as they may be tangled in power lines. Call an electrician and a tree service company.
Flooding (Take these steps to minimize damage before the restoration professional arrives.)
> Throw out all food, including canned goods, medicines and cosmetics that have been touched by flood water.
> Keep a photographic inventory of anything that must be thrown out.
> Don’t take pets into a flooded area and never let them drink standing flood water.
Miscellaneous
> Turn on air conditioner if damage occurs in summer.
> Move valuable paintings, art objects and photos to a safe, dry place.
> Open closet doors, furniture drawers and luggage to aid in drying.
> Remove any wet fabrics and dry immediately.
> Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.
> Stay out of any rooms where the ceiling is sagging from trapped water.
> Turn off the breaker before unplugging appliances.
Follow these guidelines to help minimize the loss and prevent further damage:
Insurance
> Call your agent.
> Take photographs of the damage.
> Keep all receipts from hotel stays, home repair materials, etc.
Plumbing
> Check pipes on well pumps and irrigation systems annually.
> If sewage is backing up in the shower or under the toilet, your whole system is backed up. Call a professional and don’t use other sinks or toilets.
Roofing
> If the neighbor’s roof is missing shingles after a storm, you can assume that yours probably is also missing shigles.
> If it is safe to do so and only a few shingles are gone, try to cover the area with a plastic garbage bag.
> If it is safe to do so and you have a large area of ripped tar paper or wood, cover it with a tarpaulin.
> Call a roofer immediately.
Electric
> Most damage to electrical systems comes from water.
> Appliances exposed to water should be serviced before being used again.
> Check for sparks or frayed wires if wires are exposed call an electrician and do not turn on the power.
> If it appears that water has infiltrated your breaker box, call an electrician.
> Avoid fallen and dangling wires.
> If a limb has fallen on a power line, turn off the power and call the utility company.
> If a fallen limb touches your property do not attempt to clear them as they may be tangled in power lines. Call an electrician and a tree service company.
Flooding (Take these steps to minimize damage before the restoration professional arrives.)
> Throw out all food, including canned goods, medicines and cosmetics that have been touched by flood water.
> Keep a photographic inventory of anything that must be thrown out.
> Don’t take pets into a flooded area and never let them drink standing flood water.
Miscellaneous
> Turn on air conditioner if damage occurs in summer.
> Move valuable paintings, art objects and photos to a safe, dry place.
> Open closet doors, furniture drawers and luggage to aid in drying.
> Remove any wet fabrics and dry immediately.
> Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.
> Stay out of any rooms where the ceiling is sagging from trapped water.
> Turn off the breaker before unplugging appliances.
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