When they experienced water damage due to a frozen pipe this past winter, The Oaks Apartments called upon Franjo Restoration & FSG to repair the damage and complete renovations. In addition to some individual units, the lobby received a facelift.

What does a project coordinator do? Most of my work includes initial inspections of emergency situations and writing estimates for repair work.  How long have you been with Franjo Restoration? It will be 6 years on January 5th! How did you get into this type of work?  I grew up around my uncle, who owns and operates Lesko Contracting. He builds in-ground swimming pools - both commercial & residential. At some point, I started working with him. Then in 2010, I started in the restoration industry and began with Franjo Restoration in 2015. I still help my uncle sometimes. What [...]

Oh, the weather outside is frightful… Yep, winter is here. Many of us are staying home this year, which means we don’t have the drive in the snow (yay). Unfortunately, the elements still mean pesky, or potentially hazardous, conditions for your property. We at Franjo Restoration have some tips on how to keep your property safe this winter. Winterize your pipes Outdoors: Disconnect garden hoses Cover any outdoor spigots Drain your sprinkler systems Clear your gutters of any debris Indoors: Wrap uninsulated pipes Keep a slow drip for any pipes that are at increased risk of freezing (such as [...]

Franjo Restoration Services completed the restoration and rebuild of an apartment building following a 4-alarm fire. Durham Court Apartments, located in Allison Park, PA caught fire in April 2019. According to CBSN Pittsburgh, “26 departments had been alerted to respond to the scene or be on standby to cover stations on scene.” The roof collapsed, and thankfully the only injury reported was “very minor.” There are 30 units throughout the complex. The third floor was severely damaged, and both the first and seconds floors had smoke and water damage. Franjo Restoration was ultimately called to mitigate the damage and [...]

Mold can range from pesky to a high-risk health concern, but its presence alone does not cause structural damage; however, it usually means something else is going on. Ignoring the signs will only allow the underlying issue to worsen. By the time you see mold, you’re just seeing the tip of the iceberg. It’s a sign of potential water damage or may follow other types of emergencies, such as a fire or vehicle impact, if not addressed promptly or properly. First, it is important to identify the signs of mold. Some are visual and easy to find, but others [...]

Let’s face it. No one wants to deal with a sewage backup, but it happens. The best thing a property owner can do is ensure the sewage system is maintained. Often, these are simple measures you can take to prevent one of the most costly types of damage to your property. A sewage backup not only causes potential flooding, but it introduces biohazards and chemicals into the home as well. As if the idea itself isn’t enough to warrant diligent prevention measures, a sewage backup is not usually covered by insurance. Even with homeowner’s and flood insurance policies, you [...]