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Built on People: Celebrating a Decade of Growth and New Beginnings Jan 1, 2026 Built on People: Celebrating a Decade of Growth and New Beginnings A new year brings fresh energy and a chance to reflect on the people we served and the milestones that made this year meaningful. Read article Celebrating a Decade of Dedication: Honoring Jordan Zeller’s 10 Years with Summit Dec 4, 2025 Celebrating a Decade of Dedication: Honoring Jordan Zeller’s 10 Years with Summit As Summit has grown, we've celebrated many milestones. One of the ones we value most is when a team member reaches their 10-year anniversary with us. Read article Authentic Restoration Nov 4, 2025 Authentic Restoration At Summit Cleaning Restoration, authenticity isn't just something we talk about, it's something we live out every day in how we show up and treat people. Read article Chasing Fires – Why We Don’t Cross That Line Sep 15, 2025 Chasing Fires – Why We Don’t Cross That Line Some restoration companies arrive at a fire before the flames are even out. At Summit, we take a different stance. Read article The Pitchfork Mindset: How Summit Cleaning & Restoration Protects Every Field We Serve Aug 29, 2025 The Pitchfork Mindset: How Summit Cleaning & Restoration Protects Every Field We Serve At Summit, the pitchfork mindset means showing up ready to defend what we've built from complacency and anything that would compromise our standards. Read article THE UNINVITED GUEST: How to Deal with Mold in Your Home May 1, 2025 THE UNINVITED GUEST: How to Deal with Mold in Your Home Mold in homes is more common than you might think. Unaddressed growth can cause health concerns and structural damage, so moisture control matters. Read article Resilience, Growth, and Gratitude as We Look to 2025 Jan 23, 2025 Resilience, Growth, and Gratitude as We Look to 2025 As we stand at the start of a brand-new year, Summit reflects on everything accomplished in 2024 and looks ahead with gratitude and excitement. Read article From Carpenter to COO and Now an Owner Jan 5, 2022 From Carpenter to COO and Now an Owner He started as a carpenter and worked his way over 8 years to become Chief Operations Officer. Now he is an owner. Read article Real Life, Everyday Questions We Receive About Disinfecting Jul 1, 2020 Real Life, Everyday Questions We Receive About Disinfecting Real life, everyday questions Summit receives about disinfecting, sanitation, reopening, and when to call in professional support. Read article Items to Consider Before Reopening Your Business May 6, 2020 Items to Consider Before Reopening Your Business If your business has been closed or had reduced entry during the COVID-19 pandemic, these are items to consider before reopening. Read article Coronavirus- Professional Sanitation Mar 25, 2020 Coronavirus- Professional Sanitation How do I know when to bring in the professionals to sanitize? Summit outlines when a professional sanitizing service can support a healthier environment. Read article The Real Cost of In-House Carpet Cleaning Mar 16, 2020 The Real Cost of In-House Carpet Cleaning We understand the cost-saving measures of having staff do routine carpet cleaning in house. But are you really saving money? Read article A Quiet Phase Mar 7, 2020 A Quiet Phase After the noise and chaos of disaster response, the rebuild process can feel quiet. Summit explains what happens behind the scenes during that phase. Read article The Top 7 Carpet and Tile Cleaning FAQs Feb 5, 2020 The Top 7 Carpet and Tile Cleaning FAQs A compilation of common questions Summit receives from onsite technicians and office staff about carpet, tile, and grout cleaning. Read article Summit’s 2020 Vision Jan 29, 2020 Summit’s 2020 Vision Brian and Angie share Summit’s vision for 2020, reflecting on team growth, lessons from 2019, company culture, and goals for the new decade. Read article Summit Partnering with ORLA to Serve Their Members Jan 3, 2020 Summit Partnering with ORLA to Serve Their Members Summit partnered with Oregon Restaurant Lodging Association as the presenting sponsor of the 2019 ORLA convention in Seaside, Oregon. Read article Plumbing Maintenance Tips that Avoid Costly Water Damage Sep 24, 2019 Plumbing Maintenance Tips that Avoid Costly Water Damage Even if you are not a professional plumber, your home is full of plumbing that needs care. These maintenance habits can help avoid costly water damage. Read article Preventing Pests: How To Keep Mice And Bugs From Coming In Jul 2, 2019 Preventing Pests: How To Keep Mice And Bugs From Coming In Preventing pests from making themselves at home inside your home can be tricky, especially when you’re planning an event or expecting guests. Read article What is Black Mold? Mar 14, 2019 What is Black Mold? The proper term for black mold is Stachybotrys, a species of mold that cultivates when there is high moisture content for a long time. Read article Are you Prepared for Winter Weather? Dec 18, 2018 Are you Prepared for Winter Weather? As days get shorter and colder, it is important to think about preparing your home or business for winter weather. Read article Looking Back on 2018 Jan 31, 2018 Looking Back on 2018 Words from Summit’s Chief Operating Officer, Brandon Reece, looking back on 2018 and reflecting on culture, growth, and intentional leadership. Read article
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