It’s common to set self-improvement goals when the new year rolls around, but have you ever thought of setting resolutions for your home? From keeping up with maintenance to preparing for emergencies, here are six things you should do every year to keep your home in good shape. Give Your Home a Checkup By cleaning and maintaining your home’s major… Continue reading

Water damage comes in many forms. If floodwater or sewage enters your home, you shouldn’t attempt to clean it up yourself. Water originating from weather events or the sewer system may contain dangerous pathogens or toxins that can threaten your health and safety. Such contamination is categorized as black water. On the other hand, if the water damage in your… Continue reading

DKI is proud to announce ISO 9001:2015 recertification for 2022! DKI successfully passed its second ISO surveillance audit. The audit was completed with DKI having zero nonconformities, and confirmed we remain compliant with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System through 2022. (more…) Continue reading

House hunting can be an overwhelming project, especially in this market. If you stumble upon a beautifully landscaped home in a safe neighborhood with all the features you’re looking for, you may be tempted to make an offer right away. But if the asking price seems too good to be true, look closer—the home could have hidden water damage. Upon… Continue reading

December 28, 2021 – Surfco Restoration and Construction, a DKI member company in Fayetteville, AR, is proud to announce its nomination for another year in Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s “Best of Northwest Arkansas.” For the last three consecutive years, Surfco was ranked among the “Best of” by its local residents and earned two gold titles for Best Restoration Services and Best… Continue reading

When you think about New Year resolutions, exercise and diet plans may initially spring to mind. Setting personal health goals is great, but what about resolving to improve the health of your home? With these six New Year resolutions, you can help prevent water damage in 2022 and beyond. Resolve to Install a Sump Pump A sump pump shields your… Continue reading

Basements and moisture go hand-in-hand. Unfortunately, this makes it easy for mold to enter the equation. Mold prevention is much less daunting than mold removal. Keep your basement clean and mold-free with these tips. Then, if you notice musty odors, stained walls and ceilings, or visible mold growth, arrange professional mold remediation services as soon as possible. Clean regularly: Just… Continue reading

After your home or business floods, you may wonder if it’s possible to save your wall-to-wall carpeting and padding so you can forgo the high cost of replacing them. The chances of successfully cleaning your carpet depend on many factors. Consider each one to help you determine if you can salvage your carpet after a flood. Age and Quality of… Continue reading

It’s easy to neglect fire safety when you’re focused on planning holiday parties, hosting houseguests, and setting up all those decorations. However, this is the most important time of year to be diligent about fire safety because holiday lights, candles, and Christmas trees increase the risk of house fires in December. Follow these holiday fire safety tips to keep the… Continue reading

The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends, enjoy good food, and make plenty of memories. But don’t let the festivities override the need for safety. Follow these seven holiday safety tips to reduce the risk of home fires and other hazards as you celebrate the season. Holiday light safety: Before plugging in a strand of lights,… Continue reading