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Hot take: I think the 'always use a full containment system' rule is overkill for some jobs
Got a call for a simple cleaning on a ranch house with a straight, modern flue in Greenville. My crew wanted to set up the full plastic sheeting and zip wall, but I said just use the drop cloth and a good vacuum. It saved us almost an hour and the client was happy with the lower bill. Anyone else think the one-size-fits-all containment rule needs a second look for straightforward jobs?
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jamie_clark3mo ago
Our company started doing a risk assessment checklist for each job. It lets us skip the full containment on maybe one in five cleanings.
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logan64813d ago
Three times in the past month our crew caught hidden mold or water damage that the homeowner didn't even know about while setting up containment. How are you handling those situations where a checklist says it's low risk but you find something nasty halfway through the job? @kim_smith mentioned straight flues being easier, but that hidden stuff is what scares me about cutting corners on containment.
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kim_smith3mo ago
That risk assessment idea from jamie_clark makes a lot of sense. A straight flue in an empty ranch house is a world apart from an old Victorian. Smart rules should bend a little for simple jobs.
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