DID YOU KNOW that just a little bit of water can become a huge headache? Especially flood waters. When this happens, you should quickly call your water damage professional because you know that it is really tough to clean it up yourself, plus you don’t want the added headache of dealing with mold. But another […]
Category: water damage
Flood Zones
Flood Zones – Safe or Not Safe? Have you ever walked or drove down a road and came across a sign that declared, “ Flood Zones !” If it was near your home, you might have panicked. But if it was somewhere far from your home, you felt safe. A floodplain, or flood zone, can […]
Leaks happen – be ready!
Leaks Happen – Be Ready! You know the normal sounds your home makes. The air conditioner kicking on as the dog days of summer begin. The heating system starting up on a cold, winter evening. The creak of a loose floorboard as someone rises early in the morning. What you don’t normally hear — and […]
Who Lives in a Flood Zone? You Do!
There’s some surprising news from the experts at the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Everyone lives in a flood zone. Yes, you read that right. Of course, if your home is at the top of a mountain, you are probably at low risk from flooding. But most homes are at lower elevations, bringing higher risks. […]
Discarding Moldy Stuff
Do you know what the EPA says about discarding moldy stuff? It’s not as easy as just tossing them into the trash can. This is what some homeowners might be tempted to do when they try out some “do-it-yourself” mold work. Building materials and furnishings that are contaminated with mold growth and are not salvageable […]
Storm Season Preparation Part 2
How to Prep Your House for Storm Season – Part 2 Previously, we provided some practical tips on inspecting windows, roofs and gutters — and making sure they were all in good shape. Why? Because summer and bad weather is coming! Being prepared for storm season – windy, rainy weather is important. Preparation means you […]
Storm Season Preparation Part 1
Storm Season Preparation – Part 1 When the weather turns bad, it’s time to prepare against the weather. Prepping your home for a storm that is either predicted or a storm that can occur at any time is the best defense against wind, water and related storm damages. Without proper storm season preparation of your […]
Hidden Leak
A Hidden Leak is a problem. When a pipe breaks, you know it. Water spewing everywhere, making all kinds of noise and a huge mess that leads to all kinds of expensive damage. When a pipe leaks, that’s a different story as you may not discover it until expensive damage occurs. Under every sink in […]
Professional Technicians
Hire professional technicians DID YOU KNOW that one of the biggest decisions you will ever make involve whom you invite into your home? No, we aren’t speaking of dinner guests or your next son or daughter- in- law. Yes, they are important… but what we are speaking of is something you might do without giving […]
Stinky Carpet?
So You Have Stinky Carpet… There are many reasons why a carpet can become stinky, from pet odors to heavy soiling and other causes. However, what some don’t realize is a little water intrusion can cause a big problem with the condition of their carpet, even after it seems the carpet has dried. Improper carpet […]