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Common Contractor Scams and How to Avoid Them
Not all contractors take care of their customers, some take advantage of them! Here are some common scams to look out for. Whether you’re beginning a home remodel, or a specialty project like a Mold Remediation, Asbestos Abatement, or Radon Mitigation, the work you are contracting to have performed is a significant investment. Hiring a…
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Should Radon Mitigation Bids Be Given Over The Phone?
Need a Radon system? Many companies give quotes over the phone, Disaster Blaster explains why this is not the best practice and why we do onsite estimates only. In today’s world, consumers are busier than ever and, as a result, tend to be more conscious of their time. As a result, we often find that…
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Hiring A Contractor Checklist!
Hiring a Contractor is arguably the most important choice you can make when beginning your home project. But how do you know that you’ve chosen the right Contractor? Often, one of the most intimidating factors of beginning a home project is finding the right contractor. In fact, concerns about questionable contractors and locating a reputable…
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Important Facts About Passive Radon Systems!
What do Passive Radon Venting Systems do? Do they work? Here we discuss the differences and why we recommend an Active Radon Mitigation System! In new home construction, the home buyer is often offered the opportunity to purchase a passive Radon system for an additional cost or upcharge. It is important to understand however, that…
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Is Your Mitigation Company / Contractor Properly Insured? Are You Protected?
Does your contractor have General Liability Insurance? Disaster Blaster explains why this minimal coverage is not enough. Especially if mold, asbestos, or lead is found. It is general knowledge that insurance policies have exclusions that limit when and what circumstances an Insurance Company will provide coverage for a claim that may be presented. With the…
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We Don’t Bid Low And Supplement!
We feel it’s important for our prospective customers to know the cost of work before we begin. While we may not be the cheapest bid, you can rest assured knowing we won’t surprise you with hidden additional costs! From time to time we are asked to review competing bids for completeness and adherence to industry…
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Is It Appropriate For A Mold Remediation Company To Do Their Own Testing?
It may be convenient to have the same company do mold testing and mold remediation but, is it ethical? At Disaster Blaster, we do not do mold testing due to what we believe to be a conflict of interest. We welcome an independent party to test our work! We often caution consumers against using the…
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Certified – Licensed – Qualified: What does it mean?
You may have heard Contractors, Mitigation Firms, and Cleaning Companies refer to themselves as Certified, Licensed, and Qualified, but what does that mean? You have likely seen contractors, mitigation firms, and cleaning companies that refer to themselves as “certified”, “licensed”, or “qualified” in advertising and correspondence. Some companies even use these terms in their names!…
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Does my Home Insurance cover Asbestos?
What happens if you discover Asbestos materials in your home? Is the Asbestos Abatement covered by your insurance? Is Asbestos Abatement covered by your homeowners insurance? Being experts in indoor environmental concerns such as Asbestos, and licensed to perform Asbestos Abatement, we get this question all the time. The answer to this question depends on…
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CAN MY REMODELING CONTRACTOR RIP OUT ASBESTOS?
When your renovation contractor comes across Asbestos, what happens? Are they able to remove it for you? Are they qualified? Contractors and handymen are, by nature of their trade, unspecialized. They commonly accept work that they’ve never previously performed. They simply learn on the job. There’s really nothing wrong with that when you’re talking about…