Storm Damage

How to Prepare for a Tornado

by Carla Antonelli | Mar 3, 2023

To prepare for a tornado, sign up for more than one weather alert source, pick a safe room on the lowest interior floor away from windows, build an emergency kit, and set a family plan before storm season. When a warning hits, shelter right away and cover your head...

Five Steps to Take After Storm Damage to Your Home or Business

by Carla Antonelli | Jul 6, 2022

Summer can be an unsettling time of year as severe storms can pop up at any time. Here are five things to do right away if your home experiences storm damage.

Summer Humidity in Middle Tennessee: How to Keep Your Crawl Space Dry

A humid crawl space in Middle Tennessee usually means the relative humidity under your home has climbed above 60 percent, the threshold where mold spores start to activate on wood framing and...

How Fast Mold Grows After Water Damage

Water gets in. The clock is ticking. Act fast—mold grows quickly. If your home just went through a flood, a burst pipe, or even a slow leak you didn't notice, you're probably wondering how long does...

A professional water restoration setup in a modern living area with industrial drying equipment, hoses, and dehumidifiers on dark wood flooring. The image features the text "Signs of Hidden WATER DAMAGE IN YOUR HOME" in orange and white.

Signs of Hidden Water Damage in Your Home

Water damage is a silent threat that can compromise your home’s structural integrity long before it becomes obvious. To help you catch issues early, this guide focuses on the signs of hidden water...

Side view of exterior tornado damage showing a gray wall with a blue tarp, piles of wood, a small generator, and a nearby dumpster.

How to Prepare for a Tornado

Blue Chip Restoration 2022 Best Specialty Contractor

Best Building Contractor Award Nashville Scene

It was an incredible honor being voted Nashville's Best Specialty Contractor in the Nashville Scene's Best of Nashville Readers' Poll. We can't thank everyone enough for taking the time to...

Donald Knarr, Andrew Thompson, My Southern Home tv

Blue Chip and My Southern Home

It was an honor to be included as a guest on My Southern Home with Andrew Thompson Construction. Andrew Thompson and Don Knarr talked with show host Kimberly Greenwell about the importance of the...

Interior damage after large tree fell into house

Five Steps to Take After Storm Damage to Your Home or Business

Summer can be an unsettling time of year as severe storms can pop up at any time. Here are five things to do right away if your home experiences storm damage.

Best of Music City Home Contractor/Repair/Remodeling Finalist

We are incredibly honored to receive recognition in both the Nashville Scene's and The Tennessean's "Best of" awards this year. Thank you to everyone who voted for Blue Chip Restoration. We were a...

Prep Your Home For Holiday Travel

The holiday season is here, and Nashville weather is unpredictable. One question we are often asked is "what's the best way to keep my pipes from freezing." There are a few easy steps you can take...

Tips for Getting the Most Out of an Air Purifier

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of discussion about the pros and cons of having an air purifier in your home. Some articles claim the benefits of air purifiers to...