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Fire Damage
  • Fire Damage? Here's What You Should Do Even if the fire department doesn't declare your property damage to be "catastrophic," the aftermath of a house fire is devastating. It's hard for property owners to know what to do once the fire marshall leaves, and you're on your own. 1. CALL A FIRE DAMAGE EXPERT It can ... Continue Reading

Flood Damage
  • THE INSURANCE F-BOMB: FLOOD “My house is flooded,” seems like a logical thing to yell frantically through the phone to your insurance agent as water is pouring from the pipe under your sink and spilling across the floor of your kitchen. Clearly, your kitchen is flooding. Or is it? The fact is, “flood” ... Continue Reading

Water Damage
  • WHAT TO DO ABOUT WATER-DAMAGED HARDWOOD FLOORS Many homeowners take great pride in their flooring, especially high-quality flooring like authentic hardwood. Unfortunately, floors are common victims of water damage, from various sources from water heater leaks to natural disasters. If you find your floors have been ... Continue Reading
  • DRY OUT: THE MOST CRUCIAL STEP IN WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION Simply airing out a room or pointing a fan at the floor will not properly dry out an area that has experienced flooding or water damage. Because of water’s fluid properties, it will seep through porous materials to other structures or behind baseboards and drywall. When ... Continue Reading

Water Mitigation
  • DRY OUT: THE MOST CRUCIAL STEP IN WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION Simply airing out a room or pointing a fan at the floor will not properly dry out an area that has experienced flooding or water damage. Because of water’s fluid properties, it will seep through porous materials to other structures or behind baseboards and drywall. When ... Continue Reading