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TOP REASONS TO MAKE A HOME INVENTORY LIST

If all the personal belongings in your home were stolen or destroyed as the result of theft or disaster, would you be able to list them by memory? Most people would not likely be able to remember everything. Taking the time to document your personal possessions before an unexpected loss-event happens can help ensure you will be able to fully recover or replace them after.



2023 Continuing Education Courses

ServiceMaster Restore's Continuing Education objectives are to provide property and casualty insurance professionals with an increased understanding of the process and benefits of mitigation to overall property loss restoration. We place an emphasis on...



ServiceMaster Restore Continues Sponsorship with 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts

The 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Canadian women’s curling championship will be played February 17-26 at the Sandman Centre in Kamloops, B.C. Once again, ServiceMaster Restore is the Premier Partner for the eighth consecutive year.



CAN YOUR SMALL BUSINESS SURVIVE A NATURAL DISASTER?

When a small business experiences catastrophic damage or loss due to a natural disaster such as fire, flooding, extreme weather or other causes, the first question is often, “When will we be able to get our business back up and running again?” Unfortunately, statistics show that 40 to 60 percent of small businesses never reopen after being affected by a natural disaster.1



CRUCIAL HOME FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Statistics show that  the leading causes of residential fires in Canada originate from cooking and smoking, as well as the failure to properly operate or maintain mechanical or electrical equipment.



What’s In Store for Winter 2022/23?

Although most of Canada has enjoyed a warmer than normal Fall, December brought an abrupt transition.  This is due to part of the polar vortex located over northern Canada, providing artic air across most of the country.



Sewage Backup Is Not A DIY Project

Sewage backup in your home can result from a variety of causes.  From a breakdown in your plumbing or sewer system, a clogged drain, water coming in through your basement floor after heavy rain, or as a result of tree roots blocking your pipes. Toxic sewage overflow or backup water can not only damage the structure of your home, it also contains bacteria, viruses and germs that can cause disease and illness for you and your family.