You head down the stairs to gather something from the basement, only to discover it’s covered in ankle-deep water. Once your basement floods, you’re faced with the daunting task of repairs and minimizing the damage. However, prevention is often the best measure. We’ll take a look at the most common causes of basement flooding, how to […]
After you experience a water leak in your home, it’s normal for questions to go racing through your mind. Can water damage fix itself? How long can water damage last? Should I fix minor water damage? It’s easy to hope that if you just dry up the water, the rest will be fine. But, underestimating […]
No matter when it happens, burst pipe water damage is a stressful problem for any homeowner. Water spilling into your home where it doesn’t belong can lead to many problems. In many cases, freezing temperatures are the cause of damage to your pipes. The water within them expands as it freezes, building up pressure and cracking […]
Many homeowners keep a careful eye on the real estate market around them. They do this to gauge the estimated value of their home based on how much similar homes are selling for in the market. This is important, as a home is an important part of a financial portfolio. But, the actual value of […]
Walking down into your basement, only to splash into a puddle of water when your foot hits the floor, is an experience that homeowners dread. Whether your basement is a glorified crawl space, unfinished storage area, or a second living room, it is an important extension of your home. When it takes in unwelcome water, […]
It happened: Water spread throughout your house to places that are only supposed to be dry. Whether your washer machine overflowed, you discovered a leak within your walls, or a bad storm damaged your roof, you had a big, wet, stressful mess on your hands. You may have cleaned up the water, but now you’re […]
Water damage is fast and merciless. Once present, it can warp and ruin common construction materials found in both homes and office buildings. The worst part is that damage has already occurred once you notice signs of leaking. Working with a water restoration company to locate the source of the issue and repair it quickly […]
When cold weather comes to North Carolina, it brings both magic and mayhem. Along with holiday cheer comes freezing temperatures that can wreak havoc on your pipes. Any pipes that are in unheated spaces are susceptible to freezing. If they freeze, the damage can even impact the connected pipes that are inside your house. When […]
Your home has water damage. This strikes at the very heart of who you are. After all, your home is a place where precious memories were made and recorded. It’s where family and friends gathered for good times. And now, it is covered in water. Whether you’ve received slight damage as the result of a […]
Selling your home takes a lot of work. You’ve probably had to touch up some paint, upgrade appliances and maybe you’ve even improved the landscaping to add value in order to make a profit. But now the home inspector has discovered mold, and you fear that all your hard work—and the pending home purchase– is […]