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 waters subside, the excess moisture left from the receding flood gives rise to an infestation of ...

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 ...

When water silently drips, powerfully gushes forth, or even unnoticeably leaks from plumbing fixtures inside the home, the result is a soggy, expensive mess. Water leaks are responsible for 2,000 to 20,000 gallons of water waste annually. Experts even conclude one trillion gallons of water are wasted per year when ...

If you ever notice a musty smell, it can be hard to concentrate on anything else but that horrible odor. They can be described as stale, dank, earthy, and even moldy. But the worst part of it is that they are the first indicator of water damage and sometimes mold.Musty ...

Water is common among many home and business owners. It can occur anywhere within the property at any time. 99% of the time, water will damage the floor, even traveling towards the walls to leak into the floors below.One of the most common types of building materials to be affected ...

An unexpected natural flood can ruin the items, such as furniture, within your home. Flooding that occurs with ample warning may leave a less destructive path; you’ll have time to reposition the furniture in your home to areas where floodwaters are less likely to reach. In either case, as floodwaters ...

Why bother waterproofing your basement? After all, the basement is just a wide open space to store seasonal items, unused furniture or whatever else that doesn’t sit nicely in the frequently occupied rooms of your home.Preventing water seepage from entering your home via the basement is crucial. A waterproofed basement ...

Mold can be a very sneaky substance. As it thrives in moist, dark areas, many wouldn’t think it would be a major problem for humans. However, once excess moisture has settled into any kind of porous material, such as drywall, it becomes a problem for everyone. It then has the ...

Although spring is right around the corner, winter is not over just yet. Be sure to keep in mind that there is still the potential for severe water damage in your home from freezing temperatures or thawing snow. It is also important to remember that water consumption increases as more ...

Sewer Backups Sewer backups have the potential to occur both inside and out of the home. On the inside, it can be caused from blockages from tree roots or blocked pipes. But on the outside, the problem can be much worse. When experiencing a heavy thunderstorm, the door is always left ...