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Tips to Prevent Long-Term Water Damage
Water-Related Disasters Require Fast Action Water is one of the most destructive elements to property, buildings and their inhabitants. Damage becomes more severe with unsanitary water and when cleanup and dry-out services are delayed. There are three categories of water to be aware of, and here’s what to do when you encounter them: Category 1: […]
Learn MoreChuck Lane Reflects on Learning & Development
Training has always been my passion. I believe a career journey requires a combination of skill sets, mindset, and willingness to take risks. In my case, it started with finding my passion. I never had the luxury of being one of those people who knew they wanted to be in a certain role. I just […]
Learn MoreBluSky Hidden Heroes: Women in Construction!
Written by: Jenna Martin, BluSky Restoration Contractors Gone are the days you would only see a group of men at the jobsite. It’s no secret construction is one of the most male-dominated professions in the world – and while women are certainly underrepresented in the trades, women are joining the industry in numbers higher than […]
Learn MoreBe Safe in Severe Summer Weather
Summer is the peak season for lightning strikes in North America, but a little caution and common sense can help you stay safe year-round. While lightning doesn’t have an off-season, the National Weather Service focuses its safety efforts in summer because that’s when problems tend to surge. Warm weather not only helps spawn thunderstorms, but […]
Learn MoreTornado Season – Be Prepared
Tornadoes are violent by nature. They are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornado intensities are classified on the Fujita Scale with ratings between […]
Learn MoreWater Problems? It’s As Easy As 1, 2, 3…
Did you know there are 3 types of water losses? When you call someone in to take care of water that’s overflowed, leaked or seeped in, you can help your insurance company and contractors along by letting them know what type of water issue you are having so they can be prepared with the proper […]
Learn MoreWinter Water Damage
This time of year with the polar-vortex-type temperatures we are experiencing in the Chicagoland area, it is so important to protect your home or property from such elements as ice, snow, and wind. How to Manage a Burst Pipe Until Restoration Specialists Arrive If you experience a water damage event from a frozen/burst pipe, make […]
Learn MoreMold in Your House: How to Banish and Prevent the Gross Green Growth
{Repost from VIPHomeLink.com} We’re all in favor of “going green,” but when it comes to mold, you definitely want to prevent green from taking over your home. That’s why we reached out to Bill Titus, who has been specializing in mold remediation for more than four years. Bill helps between 100 and 200 homeowners each […]
Learn MoreVacationing For Spring Break? Protect Your Property
It’s that time of year – families go out of town for Spring Break! BluSky has some tips to consider, so you don’t come home to a disaster. (But if you do – you know who to call!) 1. Hold Your Mail A huge pile of mail on the front doorstep, or envelopes pouring out […]
Learn MoreWinterizing Your Home To Help Prevent Water Damage
As the warm days of summer quickly fade and the cold weather months draw near, it is important to protect your home, or vacation home from such elements as ice, snow and wind. Here are some important tips to follow: Eliminate drafts by closing off crawl spaces, vents and doors; especially under mobile homes. Repair […]
Learn MoreChicago Commercial Water Damage Restoration Services
Water damage can strike your commercial building at any given time. Depending on the severity, it can leave devastating effects and financial burdens. Despite the unpredictability of disaster, understanding the basics of commercial water damage restoration can help you prepare your business and minimize damage. Find out what to do when you discover water damage, […]
Learn MoreUnderstanding How Industrial Restoration Services Work
There’s never an ideal time for disasters to strike. Unplanned disasters can wreak havoc on industrial facilities and stop production in its tracks. Although there are ways to minimize risks, some regions are unavoidably prone to fires, flooding, or storm damage, including Chicago. Whether you own a large retail facility or small factory, it’s essential […]
Learn MoreYour Guide to Residential Restoration Services
As a homeowner, you’ll likely do whatever you can to keep your house safe for you and your family. Although chances may seem slim, experiencing a major loss, whether from a natural disaster, fire, or mold infestation, isn’t that uncommon. In fact, over five years, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 354,400 house […]
Learn MoreProtect Your Property From Winter Water Damage
How to protect your property from frozen temperatures in winter. This time of year, with the winter temperatures we are experiencing across much of the country, it is so important to protect your home or property from such elements as ice, snow, and wind. How to Manage a Burst Pipe Until Restoration Specialists Arrive If […]
Learn MoreFrozen Pipes: Tips on How to Avoid a Disaster
How to prevent pipes from freezing and what to do if they do freeze DENVER, CO. – FEBRUARY 4, 2022 — The 2000 mile-long winter storm currently gripping a large part of the U.S. has brought the risk of freezing pipes and subsequent water damage back to the forefront. BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading […]
Learn MoreBluSky announces merger with California-based HARBRO
Joining Forces to Provide Enhanced Coverage and Service Throughout the United States DENVER, MAY 4, 2020 — On Monday, Denver, Colorado-based BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC announced a merger with Signal Hill, California-based HARBRO Emergency and Restoration, Inc. “First and foremost for us is to partner with a firm that we believe will be a great cultural […]
Learn MoreHow we’re helping our clients combat COVID-19
A message from BluSky CEO Kent Stemper: I want to update you on our response to coronavirus and COVID-19 as it relates to our clients and our employees. BluSky is committed to limiting the spread of this virus and we’re taking action in three primary areas: Cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination at client properties Taking care […]
Learn MoreBluSky Addresses Coronavirus
We want to address questions we’ve received concerning coronavirus, which causes the disease we now know as COVID-19. Clear communication is paramount in these times, and it helps all of us. BluSky Restoration Contractors provides a wide range of environmental services including inspection and cleanup of biological contamination in commercial properties. This does include coronavirus. […]
Learn MoreBluSky announces merger with Tennessee-based SRP Contractors
Joining Forces and Enhancing Capabilities to Benefit Customers Nationwide DENVER, JANUARY 8, 2020— On Wednesday, Denver, Colorado-based BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC announced a merger with Bartlett, Tennessee-based Sharp, Robbins & Popwell, LLC, a general contracting firm doing business as SRP Contractors. SRP’s principal partners are Dale Sharp, Dave Robbins, and Chris Popwell. “We are thrilled […]
Learn MoreA Note of Thanksgiving
We have had so many blessings as a firm that I felt compelled to recognize the many things for which I’m grateful. The Foundation When Terry Shadwick asked me to take over for him as CEO of BluSky, I was humbled. He had built this firm and nurtured it for 10 years, and it was […]
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