Water damage can occur when we least expect it. Whether it is caused by broken pipes or a blocked drain, water damage can quickly become a mold/mildew problem for the landlord and the tenant. DKI Services is here to provide water damage tips for landlords to prevent the need for emergency water damage restoration: Open communication with renters – Your… Continue reading

Ernie Storrer with DKI member company, BALES RESTORATION, and DKI member company, France & Co., were presented with two of RIA’s annual awards. Feb. 22, 2018 – DKI, North America’s largest disaster restoration contracting organization, proudly announced that two recipients of this year’s Restoration Industry Association’s (RIA) prestigious awards are DKI members. Ernie Storrer, owner of DKI member company, BALES… Continue reading

Even after starting a new year, we have only recently begun to understand the tragedy and destruction left behind by the hurricane season of 2017. With an estimated cost of over $200 billion from Hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Harvey, last year’s hurricane season brought some of the most dangerous and expensive hurricanes to the United States. To prepare for this… Continue reading

Feb. 15, 2018 – DKI, North America’s largest disaster restoration contracting organization, today announced that Dry Patrol, LLC of Carlisle, OH has joined the DKI network. By virtue of its DKI franchise membership, Dry Patrol can employ DKI’s 24-hour call center, claims tracking technology, and other tools to enhance its ability to serve its customers. The new member company also gains… Continue reading

When a crisis hits, many people turn to hospitals for safety and recovery. However, this can be disrupted if too much water damage causes a healthcare facility to close down for days or weeks. Even after water has been extracted, hospitals can continue to suffer the consequences of mold or mildew caused by leaks or flooding. Follow these important steps… Continue reading

Over the past few years, lightning strikes have become an increasingly greater threat to homes, businesses, and communities everywhere. With the ability to hold over 100 million volts of electricity, one bolt can rip through powerful structures or cause power surges in large neighborhoods with no warning. That is why it is important to keep you, your family, and your… Continue reading

Feb. 6, 2018 – BALES RESTORATION, a member company of DKI, North America’s largest disaster restoration contracting organization, proudly announced they have earned Angie’s List’s “Super Service Award” for 2017. This is the second consecutive year BALES has been awarded this achievement. The Super Service Award is only presented to a select few companies that have demonstrated and maintained exceptional service… Continue reading

Fire-safety around school campuses has become a large concern for education administrators around the US. Although small fires, when detected, can be resolved in a matter of minutes, it can also take only a few seconds for a spark to explode into much larger, more powerful flames. It’s important to know these strategies for creating a fire prevention plan for… Continue reading