How Can I Tell if I Have Mold in my Home?
As the old adage goes, “April showers bring May flowers”. This is especially true in New England, where April and May are traditionally filled with plenty of rainy days. Rain, especially after a winter that brought a record-setting amount of snowfall, poses a serious threat of water damage for homeowners. Water damage in commonly dark and damp areas, such […]
Fire Damage Estimate in 4 Floor Commercial Mill Building
One of our more recent projects involved providing a commercial client with an estimate to clean up and restore a four-floor mill building. The building had suffered fire damage and the client was looking to clean up and restore the building as quickly as possible. Our crew arrived promptly and once inside, thoroughly inspected the building […]
How to Detect Water Damage in Your Home
Water damage can be extremely detrimental to your home. To make matters worse, water damage often goes unnoticed if it occurs in an area of one’s home that is not frequently used (i.e. basement). The longer water goes untreated, the more damage it can cause. There are several ways to stay one step ahead and […]
Fire Damage Restoration Testimonial from Lou & Pat M.
J.Brian Day, Due to a fire in our home, I was referred to your company to help us with our cleaning needs. You are represented so well by the people who work for you. Mark Andrade showed up within the hour of our call, Ken and Mannie were here the next AM to initially start […]
National Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11
National Fire Prevention Week was established in 1922 by president Woodrow Wilson to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire. From October 8-9, 1871, the massive blaze took 250 lives, left 100,000 homeless, and destroyed over 17,400 structures in the Windy City. Each year, the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday […]
The Most Common Types of Carpet and Rug Stains
In a perfect world, your house would be squeaky-clean every time you walked through the door. Unfortunately, such is far from the case, especially in houses with small children and pets. There are little that is more frustrating than purchasing a new carpet or rug for your home, only to have it ruined by stain […]
Back to School? Fall into a Cleaner Home!
Between vacations, cookouts, graduation parties and holidays, the summer can be a busy time for many New England families. Summer can be an especially hectic time for families with college students and that are home for the summer. The house becomes more crowded, and thus, dirtier. It can be challenging for homeowners to maintain their property […]
Recent Commercial Water Damage Cleanup & Restoration in Franklin, MA
J. Brian Day recently helped a commercial client in Franklin, MA clean up and restore their business, which had suffered severe water damage. The client’s store had flooded after a series of severe thunderstorms hit the area. Cleanup and restoration was completed after hours as an added convenience for the client. As one can see […]
This Winter, Protect your Home from Water Damage
The reality in New England is that your home is at risk for water damage during all four seasons. Spring and winter can be especially concerning for homeowners given the increased amount of precipitation during these seasons. Winters that bring heavy amounts of snowfall can cause water damage when melting snow finds its way into your […]
Emergency Water Damage Cleanup for College in Norton MA
At J. Brian Day, we not only serve homeowners and commercial businesses, but educational institutions as well. This past weekend, an emergency situation arose at a local college in nearby Norton, MA. A sprinkler in one of the college’s dormitories broke, causing massive flooding in the hallways. As the photos below indicate, the water from […]