Water Damage

The best way to stop a leaky roof is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Damage to your roof isn’t always preventable. Excessive rainwater and natural disasters aren’t controllable, or always predictable, factors. However, there are steps in prevention from the normal and everyday you can take as a homeowner. Small roof… Read more »

Sometimes water damage is unavoidable. Flooding and other natural disasters are unpredictable and cause a wide range of damages. However, appliances, pipes and drains, and roofing can all play a part in water damage. Fortunately, there are some measures you can take as a business owner to prevent water damage to your property. Drains &… Read more »

Burst pipes typically occur when temperatures dip well below the freezing mark and water in the pipes freezes, then expands. Older homes tend to be more vulnerable, but it can happen to any home depending on how well the pipes are insulated and located. What Should I Do If My Pipes Burst? If your pipe… Read more »

Snow and cold weather have finally arrived in Maine and New Hampshire, which is great news for ski resorts but can often lead to headaches for homeowners. Along with rising heating bills, another side effect of winter weather is an increased chance of ice dams forming on your roof. Ice dams are continuous blocks of… Read more »

Winter cold weather and sub-zero temperatures are here, as well as many of the problems that go hand-in-hand with extreme cold, including burst pipes.

Following the heavy rain and flash flooding in many areas throughout Maine last month, several homeowners returned home to flooded basements. Two of the most common causes for a basement to flood during a heavy rainstorm are that the homes aren’t properly graded or a sump pump isn’t properly functioning. The problem now, of course,… Read more »

If you’re living in New England you know that this summer has been rainy, hot and humid. Although you’re probably not looking forward to enduring a winter like last year’s, you might be excited to start seeing cooler temperatures as September approaches. Before temperatures start to fall, make sure the summer humidity hasn’t left you… Read more »

Most homeowners experience water damage to some extent. Knowing the leading causes of water damage and how to prevent it can save you a headache and a ton of money. Toilet Clogging / Overflowing: Clogged and overflowing toilets are the leading cause of water damage in residential households. The easiest way to avoid serious water… Read more »

If you face water or flood damage in your home or office and have homeowner’s insurance, you’re probably wondering if it can help offset the cost of cleanup. Given that the average water damage restoration cost is around $1,500, it’s important to know what your policy covers before you need to use it. Unfortunately, water… Read more »

There’s no getting around it – winter in New England is wet and messy. If you haven’t experienced burst pipes, leaky roofs, and flooded basements firsthand, you know someone who has. Untreated water damage can also lead to stained carpets, mold growth, and permanent structural damage, and should be taken care of as soon as… Read more »