Cleveland Area Restoration Company Teaches You To Avoid Water Damage

Cleveland Area Service Firm Is Hiring NOW

WANTED: Business Development Associates!

Responsible for marketing to local trade professionals. Email resume to PuroCleanProServices@PuroClean.com if interested.

REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-5 years experience marketing to licensed trade professionals (plumbers, general contractors, real-estate agents, etc).
- Established relationships with local trade professionals.
BENEFITS:
- Paid vacation, health benefits, 401k 

 

Wanted: Field Technicians

Overview: The Production Team Leader provides disaster cleanup services following water, fire/smoke, mold, biohazard, and other property damages. Responsibilities include: Cleaning, drying, remediation, demolition, job management, etc.

Requirements: Background and driving record checks. Strong communication skills.
Benefits: Paid training, paid vacation, health benefits, 401k. 

Contact us at PuroCleanProServices@puroclean.com

Death by Paint

Cleveland, Ohio (Grassroots Newswire) January 20th, 2011 -- Local residents who have homes that were built in 1978 or before should know that all professionals working on renovation, repair, and painting in their homes are now required, by law, to test for the presence of lead-based paint in the areas in which they are going to work.  If it is present, then the businesses must abide by lead safety measures outlined in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule.
Under the rule, which went into effect on April 22, 2010, businesses performing such work are required to:

• Receive the necessary training and certification from an EPA-accredited training provider for Lead Safe Work Practices, and then be approved by the EPA as a Certified Renovation Firm.
• Provide consumers or tenants with the EPA pamphlet "Renovate Right" prior to the start of any project.
• Maintain records documenting that the required information has been provided at each project subject to the rule and assign a Certified Renovator to oversee each project.
• Ensure that lead-safe work practices are used throughout the project.
• Ensure that the required standard of cleanliness is met at the conclusion of the project.

By adhering to the EPA standards, specialists, such as those at PuroClean Professional Services, decrease the possibility of exposing both homeowners and their own technicians to lead and lead dust.
"Lead poisoning is a serious medical issue and can affect children and adults. This new rule significantly changes the way in which many companies will approach restoration and remediation projects in the future. Fortunately, PuroClean always focuses on health and safety issues for their employees and occupants and typically exceeds the basic safety requirements of the new RRP rule," said Mark Widener, Production Manager of PuroClean Professional Services
All restoration contractors, painters, plumbers, property managers and anyone receiving compensation for renovating, repairing and painting work in residences built before 1978 that disturbs painted surfaces are subject to the EPA's new Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule.
Also affected by the RRP are those performing similar work on facilities, such as schools and day-care centers built prior to 1978, that are occupied by children less than six years of age, according to Widener.
"This rule supports the EPA's goal to protect children and adults from the hazards of lead-based paint," Widener added. "Residents in the Cleveland area who live in homes built in 1978 or before should remember that if they have work done, whether it's emergency restoration or routine maintenance, they should ask for proof of certification from their contractors before work begins. They should also ask for the required educational pamphlet, 'The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right'."
PuroClean Professional Services specializes in property emergency services. PuroClean-certified technicians help families and businesses overcome the devastating aftermath of property damage caused by water, fire, mold and other conditions, according to Widener.
For more information about PuroClean Professional Services, please contact Mark Widener at 866-944-7876. For more information about the EPA's new Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, please visit http://www.epa.gov/leadwww.epa.gov/lead or call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (1-800-424-5323).

Be Careful - Be Thoughtful

As winter weather sets in, and cold temperatures cause water to freeze and expand, homeowners are at a risk of damage from frozen pipes. Whether a pipe is plastic or metal, it cannot withstand the pressure caused by the expansion of freezing water.

According to the American Red Cross, pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to the severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, and water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets. Also, pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation are also subject to freezing. Pipe freezing is a particular problem in warmer regions where pipes often run through uninsulated or underinsulated attics or crawl spaces.
PuroClean, known as “The Paramedics of Property Damage,” is a professional mitigation company specializing in property restoration and responding to water damage emergencies that can be caused by frozen pipes.  Emilio Soli, owner of PuroClean Pro Service serving Northeast Ohio, says, “This time of year, we experience an increased number of property emergencies due to frozen pipes.”
To help property owners reduce the risk of frozen pipes, Soli provides property owners with the following tips:
-  Make sure all pipes in unheated areas are insulated
-  When it is extremely cold outside, let cold water drip from the faucet because running a small amount of water helps prevent pipes from freezing
-  Keep the heat on if you are going away during cold weather
-  Keep the thermostat set at the same temperature both during day and night
-  Add insulation to basements, attics and garages to maintain higher temperatures
About PuroClean
PuroClean is a leader in property damage restoration and has earned the trust of property owners, insurance professionals and home service providers throughout the United States and Canada since 2001. Backed by a comprehensive network of more than 300 franchise offices and a national training and business support center, each PuroClean office responds promptly to property emergencies demonstrating a high degree of professionalism and compassion. PuroClean certified technicians are thoroughly screened, insured and trained in utilizing the latest in mitigation technology and procedures throughout the remediation process while operating under a strict code of ethics. In addition to serving the needs of property owners, PuroClean offers hundreds of continuing education classes each year to insurance professionals and property service providers nationwide. Last year, PuroClean trained more than 10,500 insurance professionals nationwide helping them earn their continuing education credits.  For more information on PuroClean, please contact Emilio Soli at 866-944-PURO (7876) or visit purocleanproservices.com.

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