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Water Damage
Impact of Residential Water Damage
Effects That Water Damage Can Have on Your Home A flooded basement, a leaky roof, a burst pipe, and a backed up sewage system all have one major thing in common – they cause water damage. Whatever the cause of water damage to your home, it is something that needs to be taken seriously and…
Read MoreAfter the Flood
What to Do After Your House Floods Whether your house has flooded as a result of a burst pipe, heavy rains, river overflow, or a home appliance malfunction, time is of the essence when it comes to getting the water out of your home and minimizing the damage. You will need to know what to…
Read MoreCeiling Water Damage Fixes
How to fix water damage to your ceiling Water damage to the ceiling is a problem you don’t want to put off or ignore. Whether the water is coming from an outdoor or indoor source, letting that water continue to pool could lead to mold growth and structural instability, potentially culminating in a ceiling collapse.…
Read MoreWater damage in your crawl space?
What to Do With Crawl Space Water Damage The crawl space is an easy area to keep out of sight and out of mind, but a damp or flooded crawl space can cause a variety of problems for homeowners and should not be ignored. Crawl space water damage can lead to structural problems, pest problems,…
Read MoreDamaged Belongings: Repair or Replace?
When to Restore vs. Replace Belongings After a fire or flood, you will have to make a lot of decisions about your property and possessions very quickly. Time is of the essence, as damage from both water and smoke/ash gets worse very quickly, so you will need to be prepared to decide whether to opt…
Read MoreDrying Drywall Steps
The Steps of Drying Water Damage to Drywall If you’ve experienced water damage to your home, it likely spreads further than the eye can see. You know that you need to dry out your possessions and carpet, but have you thought past these more obvious concerns, to where water may continue to lurk? One particularly…
Read MoreFurniture Cleaning & Restoration Process
What happens to my Furniture during Restoration? If you’ve recently experienced a fire or flood, you likely ended up with some furniture that you wanted to keep, but that had water, fire, or smoke damage, and needed to be restored by a professional restoration company. Professional property repair and restoration cleaning services can work what…
Read MoreCan I save my carpeting after a flood?
What to do with your carpet after a flood If you’ve recently experienced flooding in your home, you may be wondering what can and cannot be salvaged. The danger, when it comes to water, is mold. Mold can be very bad news, and can cause everything from mild allergy symptoms to debilitating neurological damage, so…
Read MoreHow to Identify Ceiling Water Damage
What is Ceiling Water Damage? Picture it… a major storm passes through and the rain comes down hard. Suddenly water is dripping from the ceiling. You scramble to find a pan or a pail or a bucket to collect the water as it drips from the ceiling. Or perhaps you notice some discoloration on your…
Read MoreHow to Protect Pipes From Freezing and What to Do If They Burst
Pipes Freezing in Winter: Why they Freeze, How to Prevent it, and What to Do if they Burst No one wants to deal with a burst pipe. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) estimates that burst pipes can cause in excess of $5,000 in water damage, not to mention the destruction of…
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