What to Do If Your Business Experiences a Sewage Backup

When Wastewater Becomes a Business Emergency A sewage backup at your place of business should be considered an emergency. Beyond the smell and the mess, sewage contains dangerous bacteria, viruses, and pathogens. Sewage is not just gross; it’s a biohazard that requires immediate professional handling.  If your business is affected, evacuate the area, shut off…
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Mold in Rental Homes: How to Prevent the Hassle

Hassle-Free Hospitality For rental homeowners in Kauai, the island’s humid climate combined with long periods of vacancy can make your property especially vulnerable to mold growth. The last thing you want is for guests to arrive and be greeted by the smell or sight of mold. Not only will this score low reviews from your…
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Air Quality After Water Damage: What You’re Breathing Matters

Breathing Easy Starts with a Dry Home Even after water is removed, materials affected by the damage can continue to impact the air quality of your home. Humidity will be higher due to high moisture levels in the home, and damp materials can continue releasing mold spores and VOCs (volatile organic compounds) into the air.…
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Hardwood Floors and Water Damage: What You Should Know

Protecting the Natural Beauty of Your Home Hardwood floors in your Kauai home are a beautiful investment, and we’re here to help you protect that investment. If you’ve ever left a glass of water on a piece of wood furniture, you may have learned the hard way that it doesn’t take much to do permanent…
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Post-Rainfall Inspections: What Every Kauai Homeowner Should Check

How to prepare your home for rain on the second wettest place on earth! Did you know that Mount Wai’ale’ale on Kauai is the second wettest spot on earth? The dormant shield volcano receives over 460 inches of rain per year, and its name translated refers to “rippling or overflowing water.” Many people are unprepared…
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Why Crawl Spaces Are a Mold Magnet (and How to Protect Yours)

Out of Sight, Not Out of Risk Because your crawl space is out of sight and out of mind, it can often be the source of overlooked moisture build-up. As one of the darkest, warmest spaces in your home, it is a good candidate for mold growth without preventative care. Here’s what we suggest: you’ve…
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