Water damage is not only a residential concern. In the commercial setting, leaks can cause drastic problems for a business owner. Not only can they cause costly damage and repairs, they can also halt operations, damage the building’s interior, and cause accidents. In severe cases, the company even may have to be shut down to fix…
Water Damage & Mold Growth Standing water or excess water in the home – whether because of flooding, a burst pipe, or a leaky roof – always causes a huge headache. It can jeopardize your home or property’s safety. And as if the water damage is not enough, mold quickly begins to sprout inside the…
One of the most destructive and devastating things you can ever experience as a homeowner is a flood. There are many causes of household flooding including: Heavy rains Storm Sewer back-up Malfunctioning sump-pump Burst pipes Leaked pipes No matter what the cause, you must still know what you should do if your house floods, especially…
Preparation for the hurricane season varies from year to year since hurricanes come in different strengths. Preparation must include Safety-related awareness always, and with hurricanes come thunderstorms most of the time, so it’s important to bear in mind some safety measures when thunderstorms and lightning strikes threaten you. Normally, you can hear thunder about ten miles from…
When faced with flood damage in Spartanburg property this Hurricane season whom do you call? Many property owners call their insurance company since they purchased insurance to protect their home, so why not get their advice on how best to minimize the damages? But who should be the very first call after emergency services you should make in…
Hurricanes and Pandemic? What a combo. But it can happen. We are going through challenging times these days with the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic or also known as COVID-19. COVID-19 is likely to be with us for a long time, and that is why we must prepare a little differently for other disasters that may affect…
Take the time to protect your family by making sure your carpet isn’t making you sick. Even if your carpets appear clean, they can be a host for bacteria, microbes, and other irritants. Carpet water damage, mold and black mold in the carpet can develop anytime your carpet has become wet and stayed wet for a while without the…
As based on the predictions of Colorado State University experts, there are sixteen named storms, including eight hurricanes, forecasted for 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Four of these hurricanes will be major storms Category 3 to 5, having sustained winds of at least 111 mph, which will possibly pass through South Carolina. While South Carolinians prepare…
Storms, hurricanes, fire or flood are a part of life for people in Newberry, South Carolina and have the potential to threaten lives and cause large-scale destruction. Emergencies can happen at any time and can have a big effect on your life. Many people think that they don’t have the time to make a plan, or that…
If you have been in a few bad storms, pounded by rain and wind, then you realize how important it is to keep an eye on weather systems and know when to beat a retreat to avoid getting hypothermia or being benighted on the side of a mountain. The good news is that there are…