When a disaster happens to a property, the damages can be extensive requiring the need to file an insurance claim and may require the need for multiple contractors to complete the repairs. This process requires us to provide an inventory of our personal property, a sketch with measurements and photo documentation of the damages to… Read more »
Frozen Pipes: Your Questions Answered
Frozen pipes can be disastrous and can be avoided with some preparation. Some of the leading causes of frozen pipes are a lack of insulation, cold drafts, and lack of fuel. The best way to avoid this from happening to you is to ensure that you are prepared when the temperatures outside drop below the… Read more »
3 Signs and Colors of Water Damage
Why is it important to know and understand the signs and colors of water damage? Water is one of the most crucial elements on earth but can be destructive, frustrating, expensive to clean up, and can cause serious health issues if not cleaned up quickly. Understanding the signs and colors of water damage can help determine… Read more »
What are Some Major Causes of Winter Water Damage?
Many issues can cause water damage in the winter, many of which are avoidable with some pre-winter preparation. While the idea of preparing our homes for winter can be overwhelming, dealing with the aftermath of water damage can be expensive and devastating especially, in the wintertime. In the next few paragraphs, we will go over… Read more »
What is Water Damage Restoration Service?
What is water damage? Water damage happens when you have a sudden escape of water into your home or business. These events can be a result of any of the following scenarios like a burst or leaking pipe, equipment malfunction, groundwater intrusion, weather events, flooding, etc. Water Damage Restoration: Is when you respond to water… Read more »
Home Water Damage Clean Up: Your Questions Answered
What do you do if your house has water damage? The first thing you want to do is to stop the water from flowing. Before you should attempt to enter the affected areas, you will want to determine if it is safe to enter by recognizing and understanding the following safety hazards: Electrocution – Electrical… Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About Mold and Mold Testing
What is mold? Mold is a naturally occurring microscopic living organism that consumes and decomposes organic materials. Organic materials can include paper, dust, fabric, wood, dirt, plants, food, etc… With mold spores’ ranging in size from 2 -10 microns makes them invisible to the human eye. Mold is critical to our planet as it is… Read more »
Restoring a Commercial Building After Water Damage
Water damage in any building can be a catastrophic event but when the building is a commercial enterprise it can be debilitating if not handled properly and quickly. The first step in assessing water damage in a commercial environment is performing a risk assessment to determine what risks or potential risks exist to occupants, workers,… Read more »
Is Water Damage Covered by Home Insurance?
In most homeowner insurance policies coverage for natural disasters such as wind, hail, fire, or lightning are included in your standard policy that covers your personal property, your dwelling, and personal liability for injury or damages to another property. However, water damage covered by home insurance will usually be subjected to scrutiny by your insurance… Read more »
Signs of Hidden Water Damage on Your Property
The problem with hidden water damage is twofold: visually, it can go undetected for a long time and, in doing so; it can seriously damage your home. Long-term water damage can cause the wood to rot around window sills, casements, door frames, and inside walls, it can pose a hidden danger to your health in… Read more »