Flooding and plumbing leaks can cause extensive water damage in your home or business. In addition to damaging the contents therein, water damage can also leave your home or business structurally compromised when left unchecked. To minimize damage and save costs, immediate action is required. Water Damage Mitigation The first and most important stage...
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When homes catch on fire, there are going to be three different types of damage. First of all, there is going to be fire damage. Second, there will also be damage to your home as a result of smoke. This can permeate in all directions. Finally, there will be water damage as a result of...
If you’re a homeowner, then you need to be prepared to deal with cleaning up water damage. Even if it’s not something that’s happened to you yet, you need to be ready anyway. In fact, this scenario is the worst nightmare of many homeowners, and it really doesn’t make a difference if the damage gets...
For many people a fire is one of the most devastating things a home or business can endure. Livelihoods and personal effects, and memories can literally burn away in these disasters. However, many people think that once the trauma of the fire is done, the worst is over with. While that’s true in terms of...
Water coming into a home or workplace is bad, but it can be extremely hazardous to health in some cases. Sewage water backing up into drains and toilets is one such situation. Sewage water contains, among other things, the used water from toilets, including solid and liquid waste. Feces and urine are extremely high in...
If you have experienced water damage either from a leak or even a natural disaster, you are going to want to get started right away on cleaning it up to prevent mold growth. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take much moisture to result in mold growth. The key is dealing with the issue as quickly as possible....
Water damage from something like a flood can be one of the most devastating things that can happen to a home or business. Although like a fire, widespread water damage is comprehensive. It can render electronics destroyed or unusable, ruin delicate objects like books and documents, and render carpets, rugs, and other furnishings unrecoverable. However,...
When you have a fire at your home, and there is a substantial amount of smoke damage, this can be one of the most difficult aspects of cleanup from a fire. When the fire burns, it is obvious where the damage has been, but smoke can be literally anywhere else in your home. Smoke can...
Water damage from a flood or a leaky roof can be a significant concern for property owners. The water itself can short out electrical systems, stain or damage drywall, and even weakening a structure if it is not dealt with. However, there is a secondary effect to water in a building that is no less...
For floods, backed-up sewers, and other forms of extreme water-based environmental events, many people focus on how it disrupts homes. However, it’s not just residences that are affected by these events. In many cases, businesses as much—or more—than the owner of a home. If you’re a business owner, here’s what you need to be aware...