If you’ve lived in Alabama for very long, you know July is a month of celebration.
Families gather around the grill. Kids stay outside until dark. Fireworks light up the sky. And somewhere in the distance, there’s a thunderstorm building that wasn’t in the forecast an hour ago.
For most families, July is about making memories. For those of us in the restoration business, it’s also a month when we see a noticeable increase in fire, storm, and water damage claims.
Every year, we respond to homes damaged by lightning strikes, fallen trees, wind-driven rain, and flash flooding. Summer storms can arrive quickly and leave behind roof damage, water intrusion, and structural issues that aren’t always visible from the ground.
We also see an increase in fire-related losses this time of year.
Sometimes it’s a grill placed a little too close to a deck or siding. Sometimes it’s fireworks that don’t go exactly where they were intended. Most celebrations end safely, but it only takes one spark to change everything. What starts as a small fire can quickly become smoke damage throughout a home, requiring extensive cleaning, restoration, and reconstruction.
One thing many homeowners don’t realize is that the damage doesn’t stop when the flames are out. Water used to extinguish a fire can create a second problem. If not properly dried and mitigated, that moisture can lead to microbial growth, commonly known as mold. And despite what many people have heard, simply spraying bleach on mold is not a solution. Proper remediation requires addressing the source of the moisture and removing the affected materials safely.
July is also one of our busiest months for reconstruction and remodeling. Whether we’re rebuilding after a fire, repairing storm damage, or helping a homeowner update a space they’ve been dreaming about for years, construction is a big part of what we do. Restoration is often where the story begins. Reconstruction is how families get their homes back.
This year, our nation celebrates America’s 250th birthday. It got me thinking about what Restoration 1 of Birmingham would have been doing 250 years ago.
The answer is probably the same thing we’re doing today.
We would have been helping families rebuild after storms. We would have been repairing homes damaged by fire. We would have been restoring barns, churches, and gathering places that were important to their communities. The tools would have been different. The mission would not.
For 250 years, Americans have been defined by resilience. They face challenges, rebuild, and move forward. That’s what our country has done. It’s what our community does. And it’s what we are honored to help homeowners do every day.
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