Appliance failure leads to flooding damage A dishwasher failed in this Pueblo West home resulting in flooding on the main level and into the lower level basement. Our crews extracted the water then set up drying equipment in an effort to salvage hardwood floors and...
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Commercial Dryout Golden
Commercial Dryout Golden Abbotts performed a dry down of multiple businesses in Golden, CO when they experienced flooding due to rain.
A few good questions will help you avoid unnecessary repair bills in times of chaos.
A few good questions will help you avoid unnecessary repair bills in times of chaos. The following story is a cautionary tale. A Minnesota couple is looking at $21k in repair costs when routine city maintenance caused toilets to overflow. In addition to these...
Tips to Avoid Water Damage in your Home
Tips to Avoid Water Damage in your Home Water damage in your home is never expected but it can happen to anyone! This is a problem that is dreaded by a lot of property owners and renters. The average cost of water damage is about $20,000 per 6 inches. Keep...
What should you be asking your water restoration company?
What should you be asking your water restoration company? Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to employ the restoration company that is suggested to you by your insurance company. Insurance companies have many agendas that may not be in your best interests,...
Melting Snow and Ice Means Water … and Odor
Melting Snow and Ice Means Water … and Odor Most Coloradans know well enough the dangers of the rugged state’s seasonal changes. Winter brings snow and ice and the potential for frozen, broken pipes. Spring brings the thaw, which can turn to flooding when seasonal...
Prepare Your Sprinklers For The Cold Season
Prepare Your Sprinklers For The Cold Season As the warmer fall days are quickly coming to a close, it is time for a reminder to shut down and winterize your sprinkler system! It is important to get rid of any remaining water from the pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads...
Thermal Imaging
Thermal Imaging You don’t have to tear down a wall to see what’s happening behind it! Thermal Imaging is a unique and powerful tool that is very useful in flood and fire restoration efforts. Thermal imaging cameras reveal a variety of small temperature differences...
1,000 Year Flooding Events and Large-Loss Restoration Projects
1,000 Year Flooding Events and Large-Loss Restoration Projects When a large flooding event occurs in your area, the clean-up effort can be daunting and emotional. Unfortunately, everyone in the affected area will likely need some kind of restoration work done on their...
Drain Cleaning
Drain Cleaning Drain cleaning is a common procedure that many restoration companies offer as a part of their services to both residential and commercial clients. It is also a procedure that needs to be done properly to ensure that pipes are not damaged or backed up...
Art Restoration
Art Restoration Damaged artwork is yet another item that restoration companies deal with when your property incurs water, fire, mold, sewer or other damage. Reputable disaster restoration companies should work alongside insurance providers and claims adjusters while...
Water Damage Tip #8 – Ventilate
Water Damage Tip #8 – Ventilate Get Started on This Step Right Away This tip is crucial to minimizing your water damage and helping to recover quickly. Ventilation enables water to evaporate faster, which helps reduce the damage and prevent other issues, like mold...