Finding a Basement Leak: What to Do
When you find a leak in your basement, it can be a stressful situation. Whether the leak is minor and has caused minimal structural damage or the leak is significant and has caused your...
Category: Flood Damage Cleanup
What are the Main Causes of Basement Flooding?
A flooded basement represents one of the most distressing and challenging scenarios for any homeowner. Beyond the immediate struggle of managing standing water, the aftermath of a flooded basement can initiate a chain of...
How to Prevent Mold Growth After Flooding
Floodwaters pose as an inherent danger both during and after a flood. Harmful bacteria and hazardous chemicals and toxins swarm in floodwaters, polluting everything with which the waters come into contact. Even after the...
Prevent your Basement from Flooding with These Landscaping Tips
If you experience basement flooding in your home on a frequent basis, then your landscaping may be one of the reasons why. When water accumulates outside of your home, there are several ways that...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Water Damage Restoration
Water damage can be derived from a number of different sources, both natural and man-made. Disasters such as hurricanes, severe flooding, storms, sewage backups, pipe leaks, and appliance malfunctions only name a few. But...
What to Expect from Hurricane Florence
Known as a “a large and extremely dangerous hurricane,” according to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Florence is expected to reach the southeastern part of the U.S. later this week. It’s threatening significant damages...
How to Deal with Water Damage from Extinguishing a Fire
Fires that burn through a home are devastating events. Not only is human life put in jeopardy but valuable property undergoes utter destruction. Soot and extinguisher chemicals cover the items inside the home with...
5 Tips on What to Do After Finding a Leak in a Commercial Building
Commercial properties have an increased likelihood to experience water leaks. The greater chances of leaks occurring in the building are due simply to the fact that commercial spaces utilize far more water than residential properties. Here is what to do when finding a leak and some tips for getting it fixed.
Main Signs of Water Damage in Your Basement
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...
What to Do When the Water Heater is Leaking
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...