Water Damage Restoration and Cleanup Checklist
When water damage occurs, whether it is from flooding, broken pipes, leaking appliances, or other causes, it is important to act before it is too late. The clock is ticking after water causes damage, so it is vital to think about water damage restoration as soon as possible. After water damage has happened, it takes […]
How Fast Water Damage Can Destroy A Home
Underestimating the effects of water damage is a common mistake for homeowners. In the hustle to fix the issue at hand? Be it broken pipes, leaking appliances, flooding from harsh winter weather? The damaging effects of a house fire? You may not notice the devastating impact that water damage has on your structure until it’s […]
Don’t DIY: Why You Need To Hire a Water Damage Restoration Company
Water damage restoration sounds like an expensive and complicated project. So, a lot of people feel that doing the repairs themselves is the cheapest and easiest way to go. Little do they know that they may be spending more – money, time, and energy – than what they bargained for. In this article, we will […]
What to Do When Your House Floods
House floods happen fast. Whether you’re dealing with a burst pipe or a flash flood, water fills up your house within minutes and spreads through each room, causing significant structural damage. If you can’t prevent a flood, you need to know what to do after a flood strikes. The next steps you take after water […]
Flood Insurance: I’m Covered … Right?
You believe your insurance policy has you covered in the event of water flood damage, right? Not so fast; all is not as it seems. Flood insurance coverage is easily one of the most misunderstood claims in the industry. It comes down to two questions: What defines a flood? What defines the coverage? Flood coverage […]
A Homeowner’s Guide: What’s Covered by Water Damage Insurance?
You’ve Bought a New Home – But Inherited a Water Damage Problem What could be more stressful than buying your first (or a new) home? Discovering undisclosed water damage issues after enduring your first thunderstorm or flood, for starters. If you have recently been the victim of an unfortunate water challenge, there are protections in […]
How to Protect Your Home From a Flood
Did you know that, despite common misconceptions, most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage repair? While surprising, this is just one of the reasons that taking preventative measures to protect your home from a flood is so important. Here are some of our top tips and recommendations for flood-proofing your home. Evaluate Your […]
Black Water: Category 3 Water Damage
The most dangerous type of water damage is category 3, or black water. Much more contaminated than category 2, black water is a potentially deadly form of water damage that is made up of far more contaminants and bacteria than category 2. On top of that, water that is contaminated is even more harmful to […]
Gray Water: Category 2 Water Damage
Suffering damage due to mildly contaminated, or gray, water is a difficult position to be in as a homeowner. In the event that you’re faced with category 2 water damage, it’s important to understand the effects that this type of water damage can have on your property and health. Here are some important things to […]
Classes and Categories of Water Damage
When it comes to water damage and restoration, it’s important to be aware of the classes and categories of water contamination. These two factors dictate how the damage of water is mitigated and how much can be salvaged. Read on for an overview of the classes and categories of it. Classes of Water Damage The […]