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28 12, 2022

What to Do After A Flood or Sewage Backup

By |2022-12-28T13:18:53-05:00December 28th, 2022|Cleaning, Flood, Mold|0 Comments

Most homes and office spaces take the sewer system, gutters, and water handling systems for granted. Right up until there is a problem. Suddenly the seemingly simple task of diverting effluent water away from your home or office building can turn into a severe problem threatening the health and safety of everyone in it. Not to mention the very real risk of suffering major property damage from a flood or sewer backup. Understanding the Threat of Unwanted Water If you’ve got the wrong kind of water pooling or gushing into your home or office building, you are officially in an [...]

28 01, 2022

Tips For Preventing Mold & Water Damage After Flood

By |2022-01-24T16:54:20-05:00January 28th, 2022|Flood, Mold|0 Comments

The painful truth is that even a minor water damage problem can lead to major issues. So, it can be especially distressing if storm damage causes severe flooding in your home or office. Indoor flooding can come in many forms other than simply stormwater. Even seemingly simple things like leaky pipes, dripping appliances, damaged gutters, roof leaks, and sewer backups can lead to significant water damage as well as an increased risk of indoor mold developing. When flooding or water damage strikes, your first priority has to be stopping the leak or minimizing the amount of water making its way [...]

24 01, 2022

How Mold Affects Indoor Air Quality?

By |2022-01-24T16:09:23-05:00January 24th, 2022|Cleaning, Education, Flood, Mold|0 Comments

Indoor air quality continues to be in the news. Though this goes beyond pandemics and airborne viruses or bacteria. In truth, there are a lot of potential pathogens and airborne contaminants floating around in the air we breathe. While they might not get the same dramatic press as things like COVID-19, influenza, or other airborne diseases, the threat of mold spores and mycotoxins is alarmingly high. It’s even more distressing when you consider the potential harm that mold can have on your health. How Does Mold Get Indoors? Mold is everywhere in nature. As a member of the fungi family, [...]

5 10, 2021

What To Do After Sewage Backup? How To Cleanup Guide

By |2021-09-30T13:56:36-04:00October 5th, 2021|Education, Flood, Mold|0 Comments

A sewer backup is a nightmare for homeowners and commercial property owners alike. Not only does it cause a massive disruption in the normal flow of the day, but it can also pose a very serious health hazard. Not to mention the very real costs that go into cleaning up a potentially toxic mess that no one is going to forget any time soon. For commercial properties, this can pose an even more serious liability concern. If you are dealing with a sewer backup in your home, business, or commercial property, you can use the following guide to help minimize [...]

3 10, 2021

What To Do When A Pipe Bursts At My Business?

By |2021-09-30T13:56:20-04:00October 3rd, 2021|Flood, Mold|0 Comments

Modern plumbing is a true marvel. From Roman times and beyond human beings have been innovating ways to deliver fresh water to the people and take gray water safely away from our homes and businesses. Though even the best-designed plumbing systems can still run into problems. Especially in the wintertime when cold temperatures can freeze water, causing it to expand. When this happens the incompressible liquid that is water can exert enough force to rupture even the most stalwart of pipes and fracture even the most heavy-duty of fixtures. When this happens at your office or another place of business [...]

27 08, 2021

What Do After Water Damage & Proper Flood Clean Up Guide

By |2021-08-26T14:34:14-04:00August 27th, 2021|Cleaning, Flood, Mold|0 Comments

Flooding in your home or place of business can be a devastating experience. While severe weather is one of the most common causes of indoor flood damage it is not the only thing that can severely inundate your interior. Leaking pipes, damaged gutters, and sewer backups can all fill your home or office with water in a staggeringly short amount of time. The unfortunate reality is that a lot of these water sources also have the potential to contain other contaminants beyond just mud. Once the water and contaminated materials soak into carpets, furniture, and other porous materials, it can [...]

30 07, 2021

How Much Does Water Damage Cleanup Cost?

By |2021-07-30T18:29:50-04:00July 30th, 2021|Flood|0 Comments

Sometimes even something as seemingly minor as a small roof leak can turn into a much larger problem. Water is called the “Universal Solvent” for its ability to affect pretty much anything given enough time. So when water gets into your home, business, or commercial property from a roof leak, failed gutter, severe weather, or a ruptured water line, the damage can be severe. Not to mention costly. Acting fast to stop the flow of water is a critical first step in minimizing and controlling the damage. Though even with the leak plugged, the water drained or contained, and the [...]

14 06, 2021

Severe Building Flooding & What To Do When It Happens

By |2021-06-14T15:19:05-04:00June 14th, 2021|Education, Flood|0 Comments

Even the smallest water event can cause serious damage to a commercial property. So, it’s especially distressing when a ruptured pipe, or act of nature causing serious flooding and water damage. In moments like this, a lot of commercial property owners and building managers are left wondering what they can do about a flooded building. If you find yourself in a time like this, you can use the following steps and tips to help minimize the damage caused by flooding and hopefully restore the building to safe working order as fast as is reasonably possible. Step 1: Turn Off The [...]

12 03, 2021

Flood Cleanup Disaster Checklist For Homes & Business

By |2021-03-12T19:41:24-05:00March 12th, 2021|Flood|0 Comments

Severe weather and natural disasters have become all too common in recent years. While major events like hurricanes and strong tropical storms might capture the headlines, the truth is even something as seemingly simple as seasonal flooding from snowmelt or spring rains can also cause major water damage to homes, businesses, and commercial properties. While there are certain things you can do to help prevent flood damage to your property, it’s nearly impossible to be 100% prepared for when a natural disaster strikes. It’s also an unfortunate reality that even the smallest amount of flood damage can require a lot [...]

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