Water damage is a common fear for many homeowners. Extensive water damage can lead to devastating issues for your home and your family that go beyond your home’s aesthetics. Because it can lead to severe problems, it’s essential to address water damage in your home promptly and effectively. In this blog post, we will explore the dangers of ignoring signs of water damage in your home and why you need to address it immediately. [...]
The Dangers of Electrical Damage After Spring Floods The arrival of Spring means a fresh beginning, plants are starting to bloom, sunnier days, and warmer weather. With the higher temperatures, this also brings about the issue of flooring, which can be a major concern for many areas in the Capital Region. During the Spring, snow begins to melt, and we experience a lot of rain. This can lead to water levels rising quickly [...]
Spring Thaw: Protecting Your Home from Water Damage As the winter snow begins to melt, spring brings new life and a fresh start. However, it also brings potential problems for homeowners as the snowmelt can cause water damage to their homes. Here is some helpful information on the effects of spring thaw and protecting your home from water damage. Clear Your Gutters Your gutters and downspouts [...]
Types of Floods and Water Damage When a home experiences flooding, it can damage the property, your belongings, and the flood water can potentially be harmful to your health as well. So, what should you watch out for that could potentially cause flooding in your home? Common causes of floods and water damage in your home include appliance malfunctions, broken pipes, severe weather, and drainage issues. These occurrences can lead to several types [...]
Water Damage: What is Black Water? Water damage is typically broken up into three different categories of severity. Clean water damage is a category 1 level of water damage, which means that it is mostly clean water throughout your home and does not pose a health hazard. Category 2 water damage would be what’s known as grey water. This is when your home or office is filled with slightly contaminated water. Lastly, category [...]
What is Water Damage? Seeing water in your home where it isn’t supposed to be, is a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Water damage is one of the most feared home issues because of the amount of damage, time needed to fix the issue, and the stress it can cause on your family. Water Damage can be caused by heavy rainstorms, snow melting, or pipes bursting. When something like this happens, the water quickly spreads causing damage to building materials, furnishings, and possessions within the home. When you have a [...]
