From heavy rainfall to leaky pipes, basement water damage can be caused by various factors. But the amount of damage and potential for harm depends on the category of water and the class of water damage.There are three categories of water: category 1, category 2 and category 3. Category 1 ...

When there’s water in the basement but there have been no recent rainstorms, the problem just might be a leaking appliance, and the water heater is the likely culprit. Water heaters can leak a large amount of water in your home quickly and this water can lead to serious damage ...

Torrential thunderstorms, overflowing riverbanks, and Category 2 hurricanes all possess the incredible power to unleash massive amounts of floodwaters into homes. Natural disasters are not the only cause of house floods. Burst plumbing pipes, faulty appliances, and foundation leaks are also responsible for devastating home flooding. When your house floods, here’s ...

Many cases of water damage in homes and buildings are caused by inclement weather such as rain, floods, and even humidity.  When wet weather conditions are imminent, homeowners will take actions to prevent seepage and indoor flooding.  While it is important to protect your home from rain and flooding, you ...

Functional bathroom sinks are a relief, not to mention an all-around convenience, when you can wash your hands or brush your teeth. The soapy suds and toothpaste vanish in a swirl down the sink. But when the bathroom sink starts to pool water, homeowners can expect to deal with a ...

Flooding is every homeowner’s nightmare. Not only is human life in danger, but property damage and health risks due to waterborne diseases follow. Homeowners may be forced to evacuate their flooded home, leading to disrupted lives and leaving behind severe destruction that is costly to repair or replace.While flooding is ...

Money goes down the drain when a homeowner experiences a leaking shower. Every week that the shower leak goes unaddressed, hundreds of gallons of water are wasted. If the leak drips hot water, significant energy is depleted as the water heater operates continually to deliver blistering hot water. Problems with Leaking ...

Here are some tips on the potential damage that can be caused during storm season.Lightning is a natural phenomenon. Dazzling spectacles of light and roars of thunder grace the skies during storms, captivating onlookers with instantaneous displays. Lightning is no stranger. In fact, lightning strikes the continental U.S. at ...

From the major flooding in Houston to other areas throughout the U.S., many people have dealt with the effects of flooding this spring.  Much of the recent flooding has been the result of heavy rain and when this occurs, it can be difficult to protect your home or property from ...

Floods, whether due a major pipe burst in your basement, a torrential spring rainfall or a hurricane, are a devastating event. The massive amounts of water involved in a flood permeate every nook and crevice of a home, seeping into electronics and destroying its capacity for usage.What is the ...