If you open a tap and water doesn’t come out, or if you flush a toilet and it doesn’t refill, chances are you have a frozen pipe. Fortunately, you can still take measures to prevent or minimize damage. Turn off your water: If you suspect you have a frozen pipe, your very first course of action […]
Whether it’s caused by a flash flood or a burst pipe, water damage is often unpredictable. And as a business owner, it can seriously impact your day-to-day operations and bottom line. But in many cases, there are proactive steps you can take to prevent critical delays or destruction to your property. Here are seven tips […]
Keeping moisture out of a home reduces the chance for structural deterioration, mold growth, and air quality problems. Bolster your home’s moisture resistance with these tips. Identify Red Flags Identifying and remediating issues quickly will naturally minimize damage to your home. Common signs of unwanted moisture include: Excessive, continuous condensation around windows Musty smells Standing […]
Ignoring the importance of regular maintenance to your gutters and roof could eventually lead to several thousand dollars worth of interior damage. This damage could result in mold growth, and structural issues within the home. As seen in the pictures below, a clogged gutter, (filled with just leaves), resulted in severe interior water damage and […]
In situations where customers call us in regards to water damage on a wall, that later reveals extensive wood rot from the interior, they’re now dealt with a much more serious issue than they ever thought. As an example, we completed a water damage restoration job in a back bedroom of a row home in […]
Finishing off our two part series on Spring Maintenance for your home, we leave you with some of the most important exterior issues to address each year. Exterior Upkeep Your window screens aren’t the only parts of your home that can fall victim to nasty winter weather, so you may want to take stock of […]
Many times with leaks in homes that have wood flooring, home owners dismiss the damage that may be under the floor. Even when the top of the floor looks like it is dry, the bottom of the decking and also the subfloor could tell a totally different story. As show here, what seems to be […]
Not long ago, we discussed the potential damage a slow leak can cause when not repaired. Pictured below shows that exact case in point. A leak under the sink that went undetected for some time, and then when it was finally noticed wasn’t taken too seriously caused this finished kitchen to become unfinished. Mold and […]
Too many times issues in our homes are overlooked and perceived as minor. But even minor issues left to dwell and fester over time can become major problems. Recently we had dealt with a water loss in a kitchen which originated under the sink. The customer decided to put towels down to catch the water […]
The first two pictures below show wet and blackened wood. If you look closely towards the bottom of the shot, running parallel with the center piece of framing, is the cracked stack pipe. For this job, not only was the plaster removed, but as you can see in the last picture, the wood slats also […]