Disaster Response Blog

Water damage in can be extensive and frustrating for anyone involved and can cause a lot of problems that will need to be dealt with right away to avoid any further damage from occurring to the property. Read on for some valuable information to help with emergency water damage, so you are prepared and know […]

Your home is your castle, there to protect you and your loved ones from the world. But if you fail to keep it in the best shape, you could end up with a home that isn’t as stable as it should be. In particular, water damage to your foundation is something that could pose a […]

There are over 1 million house fires each year in the United States, and over 50,000 of these are attributed to electrical fires that take homeowners by surprise. Burning food or grease on the stove, lit candles, and other common causes of fire are well known, but it’s these silent causes like electrical fires that […]

Mold is a silent but dangerous thing to have in your home. Depending on the type and amount, mold can cause mild and serious health problems. Sadly, most people do not realize they have a mold problem until these health issues start. That is why it is important that all homeowners understand how to identify […]

Rarely can people truly prepare for when a disaster comes? This is why there are still cases of houses destroyed not due to negligence, but the fact that these happen in a flash. In most cases, disasters like flooding can easily affect the structure of the house, including sewage. In case you experience sewage issues, […]

There’s no question that carpets can be one of the best additions to a home. Along with adding color, they can add warmth, softness, and an overall change to the ambiance of any room. But, they’re also incredibly susceptible to mold. As such, it’s important to take steps to prevent moldy carpets from becoming an […]

Welcome back to our blog! In the last several blogs, we’ve been discussing common causes of basement flooding. Unfortunately, at times, basement flooding cannot be helped due to natural disasters, problems with the city’s drainage system, et cetera. However, there are ways to prevent some flooding situations. Today, we are going to wrap up our […]

Welcome back to our blog! Last week, we began discussing the common causes of flooded basements. In most cases, flooded basements are the result of a clog in the sewer or storm sewer that causes it to back up in your home (gross!). Other causes are connected mostly with the drainage systems of our West […]

In our last few blogs we talked about water damage and and the common causes. Though some basements will incur water damage from catastrophic level flooding, most of the causes of water damage result from avoidable circumstances, such as the care and maintenance of old pipes and the avoidance of flushing items down the toilet […]

Welcome back to our blog about the common causes of water damage in homes. We hope that with this series you will not only become more aware of those things that cause water damage, but will know what the next steps are to avoid them. In Part 1: Pipes, Accidents, and Backed Up Sewers, Oh My! […]