Jenkins Restorations corporate blog, containing restoration industry news, company information, and useful resources to help you restore a home or business from fire, water, and storm damage.

Hurricanes are catastrophic, causing severe damage to homes and businesses. Relief efforts often cease long before an area has recovered and people are left with only local resources to recover.

Hurricane Survival and Preparedness Checklist

Major storms continue to cause major damage and it's worth knowing how you can be prepared to protect your home and family!
damages caused by wind

Damaging Winds and Property Damage

There are different types of winds, and the damaging winds are commonly referred to as straight-line winds. Read what type of damage they can cause and how to prepare for them before and after.
hail damage

How to Tell If Your Roof Has Hail Damage

Roofs are particularly vulnerable to hail damage but this damage can often go unnoticed. These signs will help you determine if your roof has sustained hail damage.
Home after fire - Steps to do next

How to Clean Smoke Damage

Smoke damage can sometimes be worse than fire damage, and it can be terrible for your health. This guide will teach you step-by-step how to clean up your home after smoke and soot damage.
apartment floods

What to Do When Your Apartment Floods

Apartment flooding is not only extremely common, but it’s also can be incredibly costly, even when there’s not much water.
Richmond Bathroom before

7 Things to Do After a House Fire

If you aren't sure what to do after a house fire, download this 7 step checklist walking you through exactly what to do after the fire.
air conditioning units

How Do I Handle Water in My HVAC Duct?

These tips will help you prevent water in your air ducts, as well as keep moisture to a minimum so you don't have to worry about mold.
Flood Damaged Home

Steps to Take After Water Damage

You should know what to do if your house floods. Here are a few steps to take immediately after flooding causes water damage in your home.
Roof Damage

How to Identify Water Damage From a Leaking Roof

What may seem like a minor leak on the ceiling from your attic or roof, may actually be a small leak that can quickly turn into a big problem.  It's Important to know how to tell if a house has water damage and how to find the water damage. These tips will help you solve and prevent future roof and water damages in your home.  
basement floods

What to do When Your Basement Floods

If your basement has recently flooded, you could end up with serious water damage if it's not taken care of properly and promptly.