How To Maximize Your Water Damage Claim
Everyone should know how to maximize a water damage claim. When your plumbing springs a leak or the ceiling starts dripping, you may thank your lucky stars that you have homeowners insurance. You’ll be covered for all of the damage when you make a water damage claim—right? Most homeowners do have this coverage, but insurance […]
Where Does Mold Come From? The Main Causes of Mold in Homes
Believe it or not, more than half of American homes have an active mold problem. When left untreated, that mold can lead to severe upper respiratory issues, putting your family at risk. Though it’s possible to clean and remove mold once and for all, it’s far better to prevent it in the first place. But you can’t […]
What Is Storm Damage Restoration?
Living in an area prone to storm damage can make for an eventful time as a homeowner. An unexpected tornado, hailstorm, or hurricane can rain devastation upon everyone for miles. Some storm damage can lead to severe property damage, including flooding and wind damage. During the winter, ice damming and frozen pipes are cause for concern. There […]
How to Repair Your Home After the First Floor Floods
Renovating a home can be an exciting experience, but repair work? Not so much. When your home is damaged by the destructive nature of water, it can be frustrating and may feel as if you’re taking a few steps back on adding value to your home. However, the repair process is essential to get your […]
How to Save Water-Damaged Photos, Books, and Documents
During a flooding incident, your documents and books are at great risk. Both the water and the ensuing humidity in the air can cause permanent deterioration. The good news is that you can save most of your papers and books, but only if you act fast and work with caution. It’s important to start salvaging […]
The Importance of Professional Mold Remediation
There is mold everywhere. It’s in the air you breathe, the office you work in, and the comfort of your living room. You cannot escape mold spores, to some extent. Without the right conditions, however, these spores cannot settle and begin to grow. It is that growth that truly causes harmful mold exposure in most […]
Why You Need A Certified Water Restoration Company To Restore Water Damage
If you have just suffered a water damage event, there are a few reasons why you would want to hire a certified water restoration company. After any water damage occurs, the first question people usually ask is, is everyone safe. After that, the next question that they ask is who’s paying for this? The answer most […]
Flooding Effects on Your Business
The usual suspects, appliances (water heaters, refrigerators, and air conditioning units), clogged or stopped up pipes and drains and damaged roofs can cause major damage to a business and even halt business operations. The Statistics 14,000 people in the U.S. experience an emergency from water issues at home or work each day 250 Gallons […]
Prevent Damage from Storms to Your Home with These 7 Simple Steps
We can’t control Mother Nature, but we can do some preventative things to help keep her out of our homes during storm season. When storms rage, we can feel like we’re at the mercy of wind, rain and hail. Florida gets hit hard at different times of the year. In 2016, losses from storms set a […]
Mold Prevention Tips for Winter in Humid Climates
Mold is a natural substance that has the ability to grow anywhere, but where mold thrives the most is in humid environments. This is because humid climates are ideal for mold growth; they offer high temperatures and moisture, which are the two key needs for mold to form and take hold. When a mold problem occurs in […]