23 Dec
24/7 Emergency Services, boise, Mitigation, Remediation, water damage, water damage repair

Fast Water Damage Response: Why It Matters More Than Ever

A New Year’s Wake-Up Call: Fast Water Damage Response As one year ends and a new one begins, many homeowners reflect on what they want to protect better in the months ahead. Water damage rarely sits at the top of that list — until it happens. Burst pipes, appliance failures, sewer backups, and crawlspace flooding don’t wait for business hours or convenient timing. They strike without warning, often during nights, weekends, holidays, or while families travel. Starting the New Year with...

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18 Nov
24/7 Emergency Services, boise, Mitigation, Remediation

Crawlspace Climate Zones

Most homeowners don’t give their crawlspaces much thought until something goes wrong. Yet that hidden area under your home often works much like a mini-ecosystems. Temperature, moisture, airflow, soil conditions, and even the materials inside the space interact with each other every day. When those conditions shift out of balance—especially after flooding or plumbing leaks—the crawlspace sometimes starts behaving like its own climate zone. That micro-environment affects indoor comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term structural health. At Red Truck Disaster Response,...

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11 Nov
24/7 Emergency Services, boise, Mitigation, Remediation

When Restoration Meets Reconstruction

Knowing Where Cleanup Ends and Repairs Begin: At Red Truck, we do it all! Many restoration companies stop after mitigation. We don’t. We are capable and happy to help restore your home or commercial property to before or better-than-before disaster condition after mitigation work is done. Disasters rarely end when the water stops flowing or the smoke clears. The most critical part of recovery happens during the handoff — when cleanup gives way to rebuilding, aka reconstruction. At Red Truck Disaster Response,...

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27 Oct
24/7 Emergency Services, Mitigation, Remediation, water damage

New Homes: Post-Construction Cleanup for in Meridian and Boise

Why Even New Homes Sometimes Need Mitigation It’s easy to assume a brand-new home means a clean slate — no leaks, no mold, no hidden issues. But for homeowners in Boise and Meridian, the truth is that new construction often hides conditions that require professional mitigation. With crews rushing to meet deadlines and unpredictable fall weather rolling through the Treasure Valley, moisture and debris can build up before the first family even moves in. At Red Truck Disaster Response, we help...

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08 Sep
24/7 Emergency Services, boise, Mitigation, Remediation, water damage, water damage restoration

Sprinkler Winterization

Why Sprinkler Winterization Should Be on Your To-Do List This Fall in Boise When autumn arrives in Boise, most homeowners start preparing for the holidays, raking leaves, and swapping out summer gear. But there’s another seasonal task that should move to the top of the list: sprinkler system winterization. If you wait too long, you could end up with frozen pipes, water damage, or an expensive mess in your crawlspace or basement. At Red Truck Disaster Response, we see the...

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02 Sep
24/7 Emergency Services, boise, Fire & Smoke Restoration, Mitigation, Remediation

Red Truck Disaster Response Named Idaho’s Best Disaster Response Company for 2025

Idaho's Best Disaster Response Company! We’re proud to announce that Red Truck Disaster Response has been named Idaho’s Best Disaster Response Company for the Treasure Valley in 2025. This recognition reflects our commitment to fast, professional, and reliable disaster restoration services for families and businesses throughout Boise, Meridian, and the surrounding communities. Being chosen as Idaho’s Best means a lot to us, because the award is based on the voices of real customers who trust us to restore their homes and...

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25 Aug
24/7 Emergency Services, Mitigation, sewage cleanup, water damage restoration

Hazardous Cleanup

Professional Help for Hazardous Cleanup: From Pest Infestations to Plumbing Failures Most homeowners expect to deal with the occasional clogged drain or dusty crawlspace. But when serious contamination occurs—whether from animal feces, sewer backups, or plumbing failures—the job requires professional intervention. Left untreated, these situations can lead to unsafe conditions that demand specialized cleaning, drying, and sanitizing. But not to worry. At Red Truck Disaster Response, we can help! We see these hazards as a result of plumbing failures, pest invasion,...

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18 Aug
boise, case study, Mitigation

Crawlspace Inspection Matters

What We Typically Check During a Multipoint Inspection For most homeowners, the crawlspace is out of sight and out of mind. Yet this hidden part of the home often plays an important role in energy efficiency, air quality, and structural health. Small issues that start below the floor—like minor leaks, shifting insulation, or gaps in a vapor barrier—can sometimes grow into bigger problems if left unchecked. That’s why scheduling a free multipoint crawlspace inspection is a smart move. It affords...

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11 Aug
24/7 Emergency Services, Fire & Smoke Restoration, Mitigation, water damage, water damage cleanup

Disaster Cleanup

Tackling the Toughest Messes with Care: Disaster Cleanup When a disaster strikes your home or place of business, the damage takes many forms. Sometimes, plumbing suddenly fails or the sewer backs up. Other times, unwanted animal guests like racoons, squirrels or rats or insects invade your house or office. In more severe cases, you may find yourself facing a Category 3 water loss — the kind of contamination that requires specialized cleaning, sanitizing, and restoration. In this post, we share...

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04 Aug
24/7 Emergency Services, boise, Fire & Smoke Restoration, Mitigation, Remediation

Reconstruction: Rebuilding After the Disaster

How Red Truck Helps with Full-Service Reconstruction When disaster strikes your home, the first step is often mitigation: stopping the damage from spreading. But what comes next—reconstruction—is what turns a damaged property back into a livable home or place of business. At Red Truck Disaster Response, we don’t just stop at cleaning up the mess. We help our clients rebuild, restore, and return to normal life. In fact, we were voted Idaho’s Best Reconstruction Contractor for the Treasure Valley in 2025,...

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