Resources – First In Restoration

Water Damage

Don’t Gamble with Flood Insurance

During times of heavy rain, it isn’t difficult for your home to get overtaken by ground water. It could be the rain that is blown under the basement door or perhaps there is a…

Water Damage

Testing for Asbestos During Water Damage Restoration

First In Restoration recently serviced a large account that had sustained water damage. During the cleanup process we discovered the presence of asbestos.That’s a game changer.What steps do you take when asbestos is discovered…

Homeowner Tips

Is Your Georgia Home Ready for Heavy Rain?

Is your Georgia home ready for heavy rain? Learn what to check around your roof, gutters, drainage, crawlspace and foundation to help prevent water damage.

Recipes

Easy Homemade Kettle Corn

Fall preparedness usually means cleaning gutters, checking smoke detectors, knowing where your water shutoff is and getting your home ready for cooler weather. But we think being prepared for fall should include the good…

Homeowner Tips

How to Build a Home Emergency Kit for Hurricane Season

Hurricane season can bring heavy rain, strong winds, power outages and storm damage across Georgia. Being prepared doesn’t have to be complicated. As our Marine Corps veteran owner, David King, would say, think of…

Homeowner Tips

Be Ready Before Disaster Strikes

September is National Preparedness Month, and is a good reminder that the best time to prepare for property damage is before it even happens. Storms, burst pipes, fires and other emergencies do not give…

Water Damage

What Are the Three Categories of Water Damage?

You know something is wrong. You’ve seen the stains on the ceiling, the spots on the wall and the puddle in the floor. You realize that you’re dealing with water damage. And whether you’re…

Water Damage

Flooded House Clean Up: What to Do Before the Damage Gets Worse

There is no worse feeling than waking up in the morning, walking down the stairs to make a pot of coffee and stepping in a puddle of water. You know right away that you’ve…

Water Damage

How Long Does Water Mitigation and Drying Take?

If you’ve ever suffered through water damage at your home or office, the most tedious part of the process is the cleanup in the aftermath. It must be done properly, or you will be…

Insurance Claims

How AI Can Help you Understand Your Homeowners Insurance

Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Copilot and Claude aren’t going to stop your water leak, fix your mold problem or remove the odors from your fire. They can, however, be very valuable when it…