Water damage can stem from a variety of sources; it usually starts from a minor cause, such as a water leak, which if left unattended for a long time could escalate into a massive problem and can cause wide-scale damage to property. This can lead to significant repair costs and disrupt operations in the business setting.…
The Insurance Information Institute reports that one in every fifty insured homes submits a claim for water damage annually. It is crucial to handle water damage immediately to prevent further damage. With this in mind, it’s often tempting for property owners to perform do-it-yourself water removal, but when a job isn’t properly executed, water damage is only aggravated further. Trust the professionals at ServiceMaster…
Water damage is a common and recurring problem in homes and businesses, but dealing with it can still be a daunting task every time. Water damage can stem from normal disruptions like broken pipes, leaking faucets, or damaged appliances to natural calamities like heavy rain and intense flooding, but no matter how big or small the damage is,…
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…