SERVICES OFFERED


Smoke damage continues to penetrate and attack exposed surfaces long after the fire is "out". Boarding up of unprotected openings of the property (commercial or residential) prevents additional damages and vandals from taking advantage of your disaster. Once the site is protected and stable, a thorough scope of damages an be assessed. Only experienced fire damage and smoke damage restoration experts such as First General Services can eliminate any residual smoke odor and return the property to its ideal condition. We commit to a two hour response time under normal circumstances and will use sufficient cleaning resources to complete stabilization in the shortest period possible.

Water damage worsens with every passing hour. The more immediate the response and the quicker that water damage removal and clean-up begins, the less damage and the faster you are back to normal. Costly issues can arise within seventy two hours if they are not addressed quickly. Only certified restoration professionals such as First General Services can handle water damage restoration. Returning your property to its dry state is a fine science that requires the right amount of time and equipment, and monitoring. We work to stabilize the environment and minimize any impact to the occupants. We commit to a two hour response time under normal circumstances and use sufficient drying equipment to complete stabilization in the shortest period possible.

Smoke damage continues to penetrate and attack exposed surfaces long after the fire is "out". Boarding up of unprotected openings of the property (commercial or residential) prevents additional damages and vandals from taking advantage of your disaster. Once the site is protected and stable, a thorough scope of damages an be assessed. Only experienced fire damage and smoke damage restoration experts such as First General Services can eliminate any residual smoke odor and return the property to its ideal condition. We commit to a two hour response time under normal circumstances and will use sufficient cleaning resources to complete stabilization in the shortest period possible.

Our on-call emergency service team is available to secure your investment property (commercial or residential locations) twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. For after a fire, after vandalism, and any other need you could have to board up. We do all sizes of areas from one window to a whole house.

Our trained technicians at First General Services will clean and deodorize your property promptly, professionally, and discreetly in your time of need. First General Services will remove, package, transport, and dispose of the contaminated waste. In addition, we can repair all structural damage that may have occurred. Our goal is to lessen the emotional trauma of family members and friends by removing physical evidence of the scene, and at the same time, restoring the scene to a clean state.

First General Service is an emergency first responder in the event of acts of vandalism necessitating immediate action. In the event of a break-in, our 24/7 emergency response team will secure the property and prevent further damage/loss. With specialized cleaning capabilities, FGS' personnel can mitigate graffiti-type issues at a fraction of the cost of traditional cleaning methods, returning the property to pre-loss condition with minimal interruption and/or delay.

In most losses, the residential or commercial customer will require the removal and/or demolition of items (contents, structure, etc.) damaged in the event. First General Services has a full range of equipment to deal with this aspect of the loss, full size dump trucks, dumpsters, and dumpster haulers, etc. First General Services' staff are experienced in losses of all sizes and will assign all necessary professional capabilities as dictated by the individual loss.

First General Services maintains the highest standard of training in the latest cleaning and deodorizing techniques and products available. Together with out extensive inventory of cleaning equipment, this capability allows FGS to mitigate fire, smoke, water damaged items with a lessened cost to the owner/insurer. Carpets and upholstery can be cleaned and deodorized either on site, or if necessary transported to our facility for specialized treatment/cleaning. First General Services' experienced Project Managers/Estimators have years of experience in assessing residential and commercial structures that is brought to bear in the preparation of accurate repair estimates for any size loss. A detailed estimate is prepared utilizing the latest computer generated estimating techniques and reviewed with the property owner and/or the insurer. All resulting work is then completed in accordance with the estimate and resulting work authorization (contract).

The Soda-Blast Cleaning System was created and used for the Statue of Liberty restoration, and is now in use across America. This system utilizes a baking soda mixture applied in various air pressure settings to clean and deodorize surfaces marred by smoke, water, weather, chemicals, graffiti, etc. without damaging the original entity. It can be used on a variety of surfaces including pavement, concrete, wood, metal, glass; hard, as well as some porous.

First General Services has duct cleaning equipment to address this specialized problem. In the aftermath of a loss, residue resulting from fire, smoke, water, as well as mold/mildew may linger in heating/cooling ducts, creating additional future problems. FGS can now bring to bear the latest technology to fully mitigate any lingering problems relative to odor, smoke contaminates and mold/mildew.

We take pride in the ability to service all kinds of emergencies. This is one that is not well know to alot of people. What can happen is either on a windy day. The wind pushs the exaust from the furnace back inside. Causing soot to go everywhere. Like a black film. We can clean this up and most time is covered by the insurance companies. The other type of furnace malfunction is a serious one. When a furnace malfunctions. The burner will try to ignite. Pushing fuel into the burner. Then once it finaly lights. There is a small explosion. This can be very dangerous and problematic. Because it will cause the same issue. Soot everywhere. covering everything. In clothing, blankets, sheets, beds and even in the oven. We can clean it for you and get it back to the way your house was before the incident.

Water damage worsens with every passing hour. The more immediate the response and the quicker that water damage removal and clean-up begins, the less damage and the faster you are back to normal. Costly issues can arise within seventy two hours if they are not addressed quickly. Only certified restoration professionals such as First General Services can handle water damage restoration. Returning your property to its dry state is a fine science that requires the right amount of time and equipment, and monitoring. We work to stabilize the environment and minimize any impact to the occupants. We commit to a two hour response time under normal circumstances and use sufficient drying equipment to complete stabilization in the shortest period possible.

Our professionals have the equipment and experience necessary to handle the most challenging of situations. First General Services have the technology and equipment to handle all types of structural drying, regardless of how large the building or the amount of water involved in the water loss. Prompt action makes a difference when assessing structural damage to property. First General Service technicians concentrate on safely drying, deodorizing, and disinfecting the areas flooded or damaged by water.

When fire or disaster strikes your home or office, you may fine yourself worried about your personal or buisness contents that remain. When this happens, you are going to be faced with the extraordinary task of boxing up and cleaning you salvageable items and doing inventory on your damages. When you are in need of some one to help you, First General Services of the Alleghenies is the expers here to help you.

First General Services is here when you need us to help you orgainize your inventory and sort contents. We do this for every room and for every item in your home. This pack out procedure includes dishes, food, clothes, toys, papers, files, furniture, electronics and etc. You can trust us to make sure that everything is inspected, examined, cleaned and recorded. We make sure that we keep accurate records of all items and add to those lists as needed.

With our certified restorers, First General Services can handle any size commercial or residential loss. Whether the damage is from a broken pipe or a sewer backup, FGS has the capabilities to extract, clean, sanitize, and dry out your structure quickly and thoroughly. Moisture is pinpointed, monitored, and dried through the use of specialty equipment. Anti-microbials, disinfectants, sanitizers, and/or deodorizers are applied. Monitoring equipment is used to assess and monitor a loss. Large inventory of residential and commercial drying and dehumidification equipment in stock.

As a small part of our complete line of restoration services, First General Services has construction personnel experienced in all phases of masonry and tile work. This experience is brought to bear on special projects involving bathrooms, kitchens, recreation rooms, utility rooms, and large scale commercial work. All aspects of masonry and tile repair and/or replacement can be accomplished with a minimum of disruption due to the experience of FGS personnel.

In many instances of residential loss, the primary area of concern involves the kitchen. As part of the complete restoration services offered by First General Services, our expert carpentry staff can repair and refinish many damaged cabinet settings without removal. In the event the cabinets must be removed for work, they are transported to our wood working shop for repair and storage until ready for return to the home. FGS also offers a full selection of new replacement products that can be installed with a minimum of delay and inconvenience.

First general has the ability to steam clean your carpets in your home, car, buisness or where ever. There is also other things that we can steam clean like curtains. We can clean the carpet to make it look and feel like new. The steam will sanitize the area also. Helping to kill mildew or anthing on the carpet.

With our certified restorers, First General Services can handle any size commercial or residential loss. Whether the damage is from a broken pipe or a sewer backup, FGS has the capabilities to extract, clean, sanitize, and dry out your structure quickly and thoroughly. Moisture is pinpointed, monitored, and dried through the use of specialty equipment. Anti-microbials, disinfectants, sanitizers, and/or deodorizers are applied. Monitoring equipment is used to assess and monitor a loss. Large inventory of residential and commercial drying and dehumidification equipment in stock.