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Floods are often the culprit of home water damage and, even worse, sewer backup. And since flooding is more often associated with spring and summer, you may think you’re safe during the winter season. Not so. While heavy rainfall and flooding a common causes of sewage line problems, they are certainly not the only factors […]

Mold is certainly one of the grossest things you can find in your home. Because of its nasty appearance, many homeowners go into a panic upon finding mold in their home. A common misconception is that if you have mold in your home you’re likely to develop serious health problems. Most mold only causes minor respiratory […]

Barring an unconventional, artistic approach to home design, walls are meant to be flat and level. When walls begin to round out–or “bow”–there’s likely something more problematic happening to the structure of your home. Bowed Basement Walls While any wall has the potential to bow, bowing most commonly occurs in basement walls, which in turn […]

Preventing home water damage can feel time-consuming, but it definitely beats the alternative. Taking the right preventative measures can save you from the headache of a disastrous water loss. Though professional water damage crews have the tools needed to handle any water damage crisis, it’s always best to try to keep damages from occurring in […]

Only second to your roof, ceilings provide much-needed overhead protection from the elements, extreme temperatures, and debris floating in the air. They also hold insulation in and keep unsightly beams and pipes undercover. While you may not give your home’s ceilings much thought day to day, when they start to show signs of damage, they […]

If mold is something you more commonly associate with food that’s hung out in the fridge for too long, then any commercial buildings you own or manage could be in danger. Sticking with the refrigerator analogy for a moment, the fuzzy stuff is attracted to forgotten leftovers because the food is an organic substance on […]

Labor Day may not be the first official day of fall, but for many, it feels like the unofficial end to summer. While warm days are sure to follow the holiday weekend, they are certainly numbered. Before long, the air will turn crisp, the leaves will fall, and snow will be in future forecasts. Take […]

Damaging floors, walls, furniture, appliances, electrical systems, and other home possessions, sewage backups can be a serious problem. Making it even worse are the costs associated with such destruction, which often aren’t covered by average homeowners insurance policies without the addition of a specific rider. Even with complete financial coverage, a sewage backup is something […]

Fire sprinkler systems offer reliable and affordable fire protection to your commercial properties. Not only do sprinkler systems prevent lives and property losses from fires, but also save millions of dollars to business owners by way of tax deductions, code and ordinance compliance, insurance savings, and the ability to continue business as usual. But for […]

A homeowner recently told us that she had left her house after turning on the washing machine, only to return 30 minutes later and discover it was still filling up with water. Sadly for this homeowner, a broken water supply line caused extensive damage not only to the laundry room but also to the ceiling, […]