What flood insurance does and doesn’t cover Most homeowners assume that their home insurance plans cover flooding, when in truth they do not. Typically, most standard homeowner’s insurance plans do not cover flood damage – whether it be caused by extreme weather or other external forces. Flooding is the most common natural disaster in America, and all areas within the United States are at some risk for flooding. … [Read more...]
What flood insurance does and doesn’t cover
What causes water pipes to burst in the winter months?
What causes water pipes to burst in the winter months? When temperatures drop below freezing during winter months, exposed pipes become at risk of bursting – resulting in extensive water damage and costly repairs. Contributing factors that cause burst pipes in winter months are water molecule expansion due to freezing temperatures and pressure build up. Water Molecule Expansion Water is a very unique and … [Read more...]
What is water damage cleanup?
Water Damage Cleanup Process One of the most overwhelming problems a property owner may faces is water damage. Rapid response is key to lessen further damage from occurring and can minimize the need for addition repairs. Water damage can be as minor as a leaky pipe, to severe as a community-wide flood. Although the water clean-up process may vary depending on the extent of damage (and other circumstances), here are … [Read more...]
The First 24 Hours: What You Need to Do to Save a Flooded House
What You Need to Do for Your Flooded House Is your house in danger of flooding? The first 24 hours after water intrusion are critical. Here's what you need to do to help save your flooded home. What if the fate of your home depended on what you did in the next few minutes? For those who have a flooded house, this experience is very real and very terrifying. If your home has flooded, especially after a major … [Read more...]
Even Kitchen Fires Can Damage Your HVAC System
What Smoke From Kitchen Fires Can Do to Your Heating and Cooling System Even the smoke from a small kitchen fire can carry particles into your vents. Here's why you should get your HVAC system decontaminated after a fire. Between 2011 and 2013, commercial kitchen fires caused an estimated $116 million of property damage. Though most of that damage was done to kitchen equipment, inventory, and the structure itself, … [Read more...]
Storm Damage Restoration: Important Steps to Take After The Storm Has Passed
Steps to Take To Ensure Your Safety & Start The Restoration Process After The Storm Has Passed The damage your home withstands during a storm can be devastating, leaving you feeling lost and overwhelmed. Here are some important steps to take when faced with storm damage restoration. Texas is no stranger to severe weather. Even hurricanes make their way to the Texas coast and wreak havoc on homes and … [Read more...]
Who is responsible for water damage in apartments?
Who is responsible for water damage in apartments? Unfortunately, water damage is a common issue both homeowners and renters can face. The aftermath can be devastating making the property unlivable and permanent damage may occur to personal belongings. When water damage occurs in an apartment, whether you live in cold-weather, expensive Chicago or sunny Tampa, Florida, you need to know who is responsible for the … [Read more...]
What is Mold Remediation?
What is Mold Remediation? While mold is present everywhere, an excess of growth in your home or business can adversely affect your Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in many ways. Even the cleanest of properties can develop a mold issue. Mold remediation involves working to get the mold levels in your premises back to normal levels. How Do I Know if I Have a Mold Problem? Mold is not always a visible issue. A damp, musty … [Read more...]
When is Restoration Necessary? 8 Common Signs of Water Damage in Your Home
8 Common Signs of Water Damage After a severe storm your home may begin to display signs of water damage. Here's what to look out for. As a homeowner, are you aware of the potential damages your home could face in the event of a large storm? Do you know how to spot the signs of water damage? Some signs are obvious while others are not. It's beneficial to you and your family to learn them all. Early detection is … [Read more...]
Home Flood Protection: 8 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe in a Storm
Tips to Keep Your Home Safe in a Storm Few things are scarier than a big storm headed your way. Here are our top 8 home flood protection tips to help you keep your home safe in the storm. The prevalence of weather-related disasters is on the rise. Last year, in fact, 16 different billion-dollar disasters occurred in the United States. These included severe storms and flooding. As a homeowner, it's up to you to … [Read more...]
Using Drones in Disaster Situations
How We Can Use the Benefit of Drones in a Disaster Situation Drones have accomplished many things since they were first introduced to the world. Find out how we can use the benefit of drones when disaster strikes. When you hear the word "drone," what do you think of? You might only associate drones with YouTubers flying cameras around. Or, maybe you're feeling apprehensive about Amazon's Drone delivery. Drones have … [Read more...]
Foundation Water Damage & Tips To Guard Against It
How to Stop Foundation Water Damage in Your Home Water damage is never something you want to happen to your home's foundation. What are you doing right now to protect your home's foundation from water damage? There are, unfortunately, far too many Americans who would probably answer, "Nothing". And that's a real shame when you consider that the foundation of a home is arguably the most important part of it. If … [Read more...]