Replacing Water Damaged Wood Flooring? Don’t Miss This Crucial Step Wood Needs To Be Replaced When wood or wood laminate flooring is damaged by water and needs to be replaced, it isn’t as simple as removing and immediately re-installing a new floor. You have to consider the surface beneath, and whether or not it’s dry enough. Most people probably...

Know the Facts and How to Prevent it from Invading Your Home As a homeowner, one of the worst things you can hear someone say to you is “black mold.” Just as frightening as it sounds, black mold is detrimental and dangerous to all living creatures, as it releases mycotoxin spores. These spores cause a variety of neurological symptoms, infects...

here are now only hours instead of days left in 2019, and we should all be looking back on the year. We can and should celebrate our successes, but we should also examine the areas where we weren’t successful; looking closely at what we can learn. That’s important for everyone – businesses and individuals. For Cornerstone, 2019 ended up being...

It’s the holiday season, which means more than celebration, winter cheer and twinkling lights – it also happens be the peak time of the year to practice fire safety. As somber as the fact may be, the number of home fires peaks yearly around December and February. In fact, 30% of all home fires and 40% of home deaths take place during the wintertime....

The holidays are a time for friends, family, celebration and good food. However, fires and other kitchen mishaps can make an appearance if we aren’t careful. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and injuries. With the following tips to avoid cooking fires, the season’s rounds...

Believe it or not, law enforcement isn’t responsible for cleanup follow violent crimes or situations. Once the scene of a crime is cleared, it is up to the property owner to handle the work — and that can be problematic. Depending on the nature of the crime and the homeowner’s personal involvement, it’s rarely a good idea for the homeowner...

Mold should never be ignored. If you have storm damage, flooding, or other reasons to suspect mold growths or buildup, call ServiceMaster by Cornerstone now. Not sure what to look for—or why mold can be so problematic? Read on for our FAQs about mold and mold removal. What Is Mold—and Why Does It Matter So Much? Mold is a type of fungus that...

If you’ve been impacted by a storm—or if you’re concerned your home or office isn’t ready for the next big storm—call ServiceMaster by Cornerstone now. Storms can cause significant, lasting damage, and the best time to prepare is before it hits. Whether you’re preparing for the future or dealing with the aftermath, we can help. In the meantime,...

Are you ready for the Memphis earthquake? Memphis lies adjacent to the New Madrid Seismic Zone aka New Madrid Fault Line. The zone is a series of faults and secondary fractures that extend from Marked Tree, Arkansas into southern Illinois and has produced epic temblors in the past. In late 1811 and early 1812, within the New...

Short answer: It typically ranges from $1,400 to $7,500. The cost could be higher or lower, depending on the source and amount of water, the types of damaged materials, and how hard it is to access the damaged area. Minimum emergency service, which would be basic drying of clean water only without replacing damaged materials, would cost the least. More...