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 […]
In September 1999, a 10-foot storm surge from Hurricane Floyd hit the Carolina coast. The shockwaves were felt far inland, as rivers across the state rose more than 20 feet above flood stage, causing entire towns to be lost underwater. Every river basin in Eastern North Carolina reached 500-year flooding levels. For many, flood memories […]
When your home or business has suffered water damage, the process of getting it cleaned and stabilized can be overwhelming. Often, you may not know where to start. That’s why it’s important to know what to expect from a water damage restoration company, and how First Call can help you get back to normal in […]
Perhaps you’ve noticed a water stain on the ceiling of your office or standing water that seems to return even after you’ve cleaned it up. These can be signs of water damage, and it’s vital that you get it taken care of asap. But not all water damage is obvious. There may be subtle telltale signs […]
Flash floods and overflowing lakes and streams. These are some of the obvious causes of water damage, and they are also reasons that you would need water restoration companies. But what about that tiny leak in a pipe or a blocked gutter? Those are also possible culprits. While they may not seem like a big […]
In the Carolinas, water damage can take many forms. Rivers and lakes in the Piedmont and Alamance areas can easily overflow their banks during torrential rainstorms. Water damage is even seen from hurricanes—many of which can send tons of rain as far inland as Raleigh or Burlington. North Carolina is no stranger to severe weather. […]
A water damage is a scary scenario for any home owner or tenant. Add a mold infestation into the mix and you’ve probably contemplated (at least once) just burning the house down. When you have a major water damage there are hardly any limitations on where the water can end up. Being in the Emergency Services […]
May 2nd, 2016: The day I had realized I was now a victim to water damage. It’s always ironic to me when a Doctor comes down with the flu. Or when a midwife brings her own child into the world. But I had never imagined the lack of humorous irony I would feel when I, […]