If you’ve ever dealt with a flooded basement, you know how stressful and expensive it can be. Your sump pump is your home’s first line of defense against water damage. But here’s the catch: it only works if it’s ready when you need it. Testing your sump pump regularly is the simplest way to make…
Snow can look beautiful sitting on your roof or covering your yard. It feels calm and quiet. But when the temperatures start to rise, all that snow turns into water, and that’s when problems can begin. Here in the Upstate, we often get those quick temperature swings. It freezes overnight, then warms up the next…
Winter storms don’t always arrive with blizzards and deep snow in the Upstate, but they can still cause serious problems. Heavy rain, freezing temperatures, strong winds, and sudden drops in temperature can damage homes, knock out power, and create dangerous conditions fast. When a winter storm hits, knowing what to do can make all the…
Cold and wet winter months can create the perfect atmosphere for mold to grow. When water from rain, sleet, and snow during the winter months gets tracked inside, the increased moisture can create more humid conditions inside your home, allowing mold to grow more quickly. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to reduce and…
While Thanksgiving is the most celebrated holiday in the United States, it also is the peak day for home cooking fires, as reported by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). A hectic cleaning schedule coupled with a lot of cooking activity may cause homeowners to overlook some hazards that have the potential to cause a…
Image by Ernest_Roy from Pixabay Winter is coming! For South Carolinians, this season means colder temperatures, heavier rainfall, and potential storms, all of which can pose risks to your home. Frozen pipes, water leaks, and condensation can lead to water damage and even mold damage if left unchecked. By starting your winter preparations now, you…
There’s nothing worse than coming back from a vacation or work trip to find your home has flooded. Unfortunately, floods that occur while you’re away are often more severe because they go unnoticed for hours or even days. In this guide, ServiceMaster of the Upstate, a Spartanburg water damage restoration company, walks you through the…
Mold is present all around us. Some forms pose no threat to humans, while others like the dreaded black mold can cause serious health effects. It’s essential to always be on the lookout for mold to protect the health of you and your family, as well as to avoid costly mold removal. The experts at…
When storm season arrives, homeowners in Greenville, SC, must brace for heavy rains, flash floods, and hurricanes. One of the most common and destructive outcomes of these storms is basement flooding. Unfortunately, water that enters your basement does more than soak belongings and cause temporary inconveniences. It can quietly and aggressively damage the structural integrity…
In the aftermath of a hurricane, water damage can strike fast and hard. Whether it’s a few inches or several feet of floodwater, your home or business in Hendersonville, NC, is at risk of long-term damage if you don’t act quickly. Delays in water extraction can lead to mold growth, structural issues, and skyrocketing restoration…