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.

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.
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.
Fireplace Safety

Fireplace Safety Tips: How to Use a Fireplace Safely

It's estimated that 31% of house fires are directly caused by fireplaces, chimneys, or other poorly maintained flame fixtures. Stay safe this season!
Burst, Frozen pipe

A Frozen Pipe Has Burst, What Are The Next Steps?

The most common plumbing problems during the winter season are frozen pipes. Read are some of the things that you can do when a frozen pipe bursts at your home.
candle fire safety

8 Useful Candle Safety Tips

It's always important to take care of candles. They can be quite helpful, but they also can have their downsides if you don't follow safety precautions!