Protect Your Property After A Loss

Shawn Folks • January 21, 2020

When a large loss occurs, unoccupied buildings and those with little to no security are particularly vulnerable to vandals, burglaries and other security issues during the restoration process. These crimes can cause more damage to your property and cost you more money in the long run. However, after experiencing a large loss, many people don’t know the right steps they must take to secure their property. Learn more about how to protect your property beforehand and what Guarantee Restoration does to protect your building after a large loss!


Before a Loss: Invest in good exterior lighting and cameras.

Now more than ever, cameras that can monitor your business are accessible, affordable, and practical. With so many new high-tech options, such as Ring and Google Nest, on the market with relatively easy self-assembly, there are fewer barriers to getting security solutions for your property. Additionally, self-assembly and traditional security systems alike now use mobile apps to communicate alerts directly to your cell phone, making it easier to watch over your property before and after a loss.


During a Loss: Board up windows and doors to prevent unwanted visitors.

When it is safe to do so, Guarantee Restoration can make the first step in securing your property before the restoration process even begins by boarding doors and windows with plywood boards. With professional boarding, you can trust your property is protected from those who would attempt to burglarize during a large loss.


After a Loss: Keep your property clean and free of vandalism.

During the restoration process, it is important to keep all trash and debris as contained and clear as possible. At Guarantee Restoration, we treat your property as if it was our own. We hold every one of our technicians, project managers, and all who work on job sites to this same standard. This means trash and debris must be cleared and disposed of quickly. If your property looks clean, it will invite less crime to the area as it shows someone is still present on the property daily. Additionally, if any vandalism does happen to occur, Guarantee Restoration can quickly clean this vandalism to not invite more vandals.

 

We hold the security of your property to the highest standard. By keeping in mind what needs to be done before, during and after a loss to prevent further damage to your property, we are able to stay one step ahead of the curve and get you back in business faster. If you experience any size loss, our team is ready to restore your life and business from start to finish.

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How to Respond to Property Damage in the First 24 Hours

By Shawn Folks • May 20, 2026
When a disaster strikes and a loss happens, the clock starts immediately. The first 24 hours after a storm event or a fire loss are the most critical for any property. It is at this time that major decisions need to be made, the damage is either controlled or spreads, and the path to recovery is determined. These decisions are often rushed, unclear, and reactive without a plan in place. This is where having a pre-loss plan makes a measurable and meaningful difference. A pre-loss plan creates a clear starting point for you and your team instead of scrambling to figure out who to call, what steps to take, or how to protect the property. It removes reactive hesitation and replaces it with action to recover. Everyone involved knows their role and understands the process, allowing them to move quickly without second guessing. Speed matters in restoration. Water continues to spread; materials continue to deteriorate, and secondary damage, like mold, can begin in as little as 24 to 48 hours. The faster a response is initiated, the more damage can be contained. Pre-loss planning allows that response to begin immediately, not hours or days later. Other than fast action, it also brings clarity during a very chaotic and challenging moment. Property managers, facility teams, and business owners are not left out in the dark trying to make high-pressure decisions on the spot. Instead, they are following a plan that has already been thoroughly thought through, discussed, and tailored to their specific property’s needs. Communication can become fragmented without a plan. Another advantage to pre-loss planning is coordination. There are several moving parts including emergency services, restoration teams, and insurance carriers. Having a plan streamlines communication ensuring that everyone involved is aligned from the start. At Guarantee Restoration Services, pre-loss planning is designed to support the exact moment the dust settles. It’s not just about preparing documents to sign ahead of time; it’s about setting up our partners and clients to respond with confidence when it matters the most. From established points of contact to documented site conditions and response protocols, everything is built to protect time, reduce damage, and maintain control.  Many people think preparation is about preventing the worst from happening. Rather, it is about being ready when it happens. Because when those first 24 hours hit, you do not want to be figuring things out. You want to be executing a well-formulated, personalized plan for recovery. Call us today...where 24/7 isn’t just a number, it’s a GUARANTEE!

Meet The Team | Brian McCaughan

By Christina Mullins • May 13, 2026
Behind every successful project at Guarantee Restoration Services is a team member dedicated to making a difference. This month, we’re proud to feature Brian McCaughan, Mitigation Manager at our Gulfport Branch. With more than two decades of industry experience and a strong belief in teamwork, Brian continues to lead by example both in and out of the field.

When Every Minute Counts: Why Pre-Loss Planning Is Essential

By Zack Klein • May 5, 2026
Pre-loss planning is not flashy or attention grabbing until you’re standing in the middle of a disaster and wondering what happened and what happens next. At Guarantee Restoration Services, it is one of the most important conversations we can have with our partners and clients, because preparation can mean the difference between complete chaos or a controlled situation. What Is Pre-Loss Planning? This service our team offers is exactly what it sounds like. It’s putting a plan in place before something goes wrong. Whether it’s a fire, a severe storm, or a flood, the first few hours matter more than anything. Decisions are made quickly, vendors are being called, and people are trying to figure out who is responsible for what and where. Without a proper plan in place, that moment is stressful, delayed, and more expensive than it needs to be. We have seen it firsthand, time and time again, those properties that have a solid pre-loss plan in place recover faster, experience less downtime, and have a much smoother path to normalcy. Properties that don’t have a plan are left to react instead of responding.
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