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Helping Damage Contractors

When we had a house fire, I knew that it was going to be a long time before things would get back to normal. Fortunately, instead of trying to clean up the problem by ourselves, we contacted a professional team of damage contractors. In addition to resolving the smoke damage, they also removed structural issues that could impact our home. However, we had to learn along the way how to help our team. This blog is all about helping you to identify ways you might be able to help your disaster clean up, so that you don't get in the way or cause additional problems.

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Basement Waterproof Recommendations To Keep Your Home Interior Protected

Posted on 21 October 2020

As a homeowner, you want to keep your home interior dry and protected from outside moisture and weather conditions. Nothing damages a home faster than water leaks, and whether they originate from the roof or the foundation, you want to prevent them as much as possible. Here are some recommendations to keep your home protected from moisture intrusion through the foundation. Manage the Gutter System The gutter installed around your home is a big part of facilitating your home's waterproof barrier. [Read More]

Water Damage Restoration Procedures Based On Depth Of Damage

Posted on 23 September 2019

Water damage restoration procedures are based on how deep the damage goes into your walls, ceilings, and/or furniture. Understanding before you start this process that there may be some things damaged by water that simply cannot be rescued helps to set expectations for the project overall. The following shows how damaged items are restored based on the level and depth of water damage: Light Damage That Cannot Be Seen Without a Scope [Read More]

3 Useful Tips For Homeowners Dealing With Water Damage

Posted on 19 March 2019

As a homeowner, one of the more serious issues to face with your property is water damage. It can result in pulling back many different layers of your home and paying a ton on repairs. If you're dealing with water damage, remember these tips. They'll help you deal with it in an effective, methodical manner.  1. Identify the Culprit  Before you go fixing structures that were affected by the water damage, you first need to find out why it occurred in the first place. [Read More]

A Burst Water Pipe Is An Emergency To Deal With Quickly

Posted on 5 August 2018

One of the most unfortunate disasters you might have to deal with as a homeowner is a flooded home due to a burst plumbing pipe. On the one hand, the water is clean so there is less contamination to deal with than if your home is flooded by heavy rain, but the extent of water damage is just as bad no matter what the source of water is. Here are some steps to drying out and repairing your home when you've had a burst water pipe. [Read More]