Water damage hits without warning. Your home can be perfectly dry one moment, and the next day you are dealing with a cracked pipe and a basement full of water. When we think of flood damage, we tend to think of structural damage or larger items like electronics or furniture damage. We rarely think about […]
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Keep Your Home Safe from Sewage Damage
As homeowners, we hear a lot about the dangers of water damage in general. A leaky pipe, heavy rains, or a faulty hose in an appliance can cause flooding or standing water. However, given the choice between “normal” water damage and a sewage related problem… sewer damage is the bigger issue every time. Why Is […]
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Spring Rain Causing Sewage Backups? Now what?
Heavy rains in spring are damaging enough when flooding occurs outside and, more devastatingly, indoors. When sewage backup happens the problem goes from bad to worse. Now instead of just water, you’re dealing with wastewater which is a dirty, smelly mess. In addition to the ick factor – you now have potential health risks to […]
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Sump Pumps and Homeowners Insurance FAQ
It happens all the time. You head down to your basement for one reason or another and suddenly you’re standing in a puddle of water that definitely does not belong inside your home. The sump pump you installed to handle this type of damage is silent. Now you suddenly have a water damaged basement to […]
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How to Prevent Sewer Problems In the Summer
Your septic system may be a mystery to you, but as a homeowner, it is important to take steps to keep sewage where it belongs – underground. Start to notice these warning signs that something may not be right with your septic system before a problem arises, especially during the summer months. Summer Sewage Clogs […]
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Keep water away from your home by installing a sump pump for regular use!
If you are a homeowner you have probably heard neighbors mention installing a sump pump or even having problems with an existing sump pump that is already installed in their homes. If you aren’t familiar with what a sump pump is – you aren’t alone! This is a term we tend to hear periodically, but […]
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5 Warning Signs that a Sump Pump is Needed in Your Basement
Owning a home is a huge undertaking. New homeowners may find it difficult to understand the nuances happening in their homes, and signs of moisture or flooding can happen when you least expect it. Installing a sump pump can help alleviate water damage before it starts. How do you know if you need a sump […]
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Should You Use the Same Contractor for Restoration and Reconstruction Projects?
When disaster strikes it is rarely at an opportune time for homeowners. Flood, fire, storm and other damage can happen at any time, and to anyone. When disasters happen, it is important to have a restoration company you can trust. But should the same company that is ready to restore your home, be the same […]
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How to Clean up and Dry Out Your Home After Water Damage
Water damage can happen to any home. Heavy rain, flooding, even heavy snow fall can cause your home to suffer from wet floors and walls. The biggest thing to remember is that your home can be salvaged, but you have to move fast. Serious issues like mold will start to develop after 24 hours of […]
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Winter Sewer Tips to Avoid Home Damage
Floods are often the culprit of home water damage, and even worse, sewer backup. And since flooding is more often associated with spring and summer, you may think you’re safe during the winter season. Not so. While heavy rainfall and flooding is a common cause of sewage line problems, they are certainly not the only […]
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