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My Home Has Smoke Damage – Help!

If you experience a fire in your home, it can be devastating. Not only could you be displaced for days or even weeks, but many of your possessions might also be destroyed. If you get lucky, the fire will be put out quickly, minimizing the damage. But even if the

August 15, 2017

When’s the Last Time You Scheduled a Commercial Air Duct Cleaning?

When you own a commercial building, there are a lot of maintenance issues to juggle, from making sure the roof is water-tight, to ensuring that the parking lot is plowed and sanded during the long winter months we experience in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. One thing that you may

August 1, 2017

Preventing Mold From Interrupting Business

Mold can be unsafe in your house, and if it is in your business, it can cause an interruption in work, and mold removal costs cause profit losses. That’s where we come in. We want to help you before the problem affects the production of your company. Here are some

June 1, 2017

Spring Cleaning Tips to Avoid Mold in Your New Hampshire Home

It’s spring cleaning time! If you live in New Hampshire, you can finally escape the hibernation of winter and open some windows in the house. This time of year is perfect for “spring cleaning” and a great excuse to check and prevent mold from growing in your home. As you

May 24, 2017

There’s Water in my Basement, Now What?

Unexpected water in your basement is dangerous for your home and your health. The water damage to walls and floors could ruin furniture, carpeting, and valuables. Water damage could easily turn into mold If you’re a New Hampshire home owner, here are some tips for dealing with water in your

May 17, 2017

How to Prepare for Snowmelt and Flooding in Southern New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, between the amount of snow throughout the year and the changing temperatures in spring, the snowmelt season can be dangerous for your home or business. Although snowmelt alone doesn’t usually cause flooding, it can certainly attribute to it. The snowmelt can affect your house, your business, or

March 21, 2017

Ice Dams 101: What to Know

It’s that time of year again. Winter storms in Maine and New Hampshire can be brutal! The ice can be a hazard to your home, but there are ways to prevent these problems with a few key tips.

February 16, 2017

How to Keep Your Home or Commercial Building Safe from Water Damage During a Winter Storm

Storm warning! Living in Maine, you never know what to expect with the weather. When a blizzard is headed your way, there are tips to remember to keep your home or business safe from water damage after a winter storm. How to Protect Your Home and Prevent Winter Damage Protect

January 31, 2017

Identifying Different Kinds of Molds

Just like a bag of jelly beans, or a box of crayons, mold can come in all different kinds of colors. Although not as fun as jellybeans or crayons, learning how to identify the different kinds of mold is vital to being a good homeowner. Here is some helpful information

January 24, 2017

5 Things You Need to Know About Water Damage

Water damage is a traumatic and stressful event for anyone. When you experience water damage in your home or business, you need the very best emergency water damage repair company. Octagon Cleaning & Restoration has handled thousands of water damages. They can make water damage clean up easy and stress-free!

December 30, 2016

What Usually Causes Mold?

As most homeowners and business owners know, mold removal is no fun. Although mold grows outside and actually serves a purpose, mold inside the home only causes health concerns for you and your house. The way that mold works is that it needs a food source (such as drywall, carpet,

December 5, 2016

5 Tips to Prevent Roof Leaks & Water Damage

The best way to stop a leaky roof is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Damage to your roof isn’t always preventable. Excessive rainwater and natural disasters aren’t controllable or always predictable factors. However, there are steps in prevention from the normal and everyday you can take

November 22, 2016

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