What to Do in Response to a Flood
A flooded house is something every homeowner dreads. It can be very expensive, with irreparable damage to important possessions and a giant headache. The stress that a flood can bring can be overwhelming, to say the least, especially if you aren’t exactly sure how to respond right away. List of Responses to a Flood Here […]
5 Ways to Prevent Spring Basement Floods
Springtime is finally upon us in Clay Center. That clean smell of spring is in the air, and the risk of your basement taking on some extra water is a little higher now than at other times of the year. At Lamunyon, we have helped thousands of people who have experienced some type of water […]
How to Respond When Frozen Pipes Burst
When Kansas winter temperatures rise and fall, it can be really hard on your home’s water pipes. Sometimes, despite your best efforts in trying to protect your home against the damages that come with frozen pipes, bursts happen. And that’s when you need to respond–and fast. Understanding Frozen Pipes While frozen pipes tend to be […]
Signs of Water Damage in Great Bend
We talk about water damage a lot on this blog but for a good reason! According to waterdamagedefense.com, 14,000 people in the U.S. experience water damage at home or work every single day. In addition, nearly all of us will experience some kind of water damage in our basement sometime in our lives. Here are […]
How to Deal with Water Damage in Manhattan
There is water everywhere you look – soaking your carpets, covering your hardwood floors, soaking into the walls and furniture. Some of your belongings are floating past you as the kids beg to go swimming in their new “swimming pool”. Whether the water damage was caused by a broken water heater, a cracked water pipe […]
Prevent Water Damage From Faulty Appliances
Water damage can happen anytime, but if you are proactive you can prevent many common causes of water damage in your home. Our appliances are leading contributors to water damage due to old or damaged connections, appliances in need of repairs, or improper uses of household appliances. Preventing water damage caused by appliances requires […]
Do’s and Don’ts When Dealing with Water Damage
You’ve just come home and found your basement or kitchen flooded with water, thanks to a burst pipe. Or perhaps it has been raining, and the rainwater has gotten inside your house and flooded it. Either way, dealing with water damage is nerve-wracking, especially when you do not even know where to start. Here are […]
Sump Pump Maintenance and Safety Checks
While we may be in a drought (right now) there’s always the “wait 15 minutes and it’ll change” rule for Kansas! Sooner or later, we WILL have rain, and if it’s true to form, several of those rains will be by the bucket load! For those of you living in Lindsborg and Salina the last […]
Why Choose a Professional Water Restoration Company?
When a homeowner experiences a water loss, the first thought is to ‘get a wet/dry vac, some towels and a fan.’ Is that all that is needed? Is this idea of hiring a restoration or remediation company just another scam? Is it overkill and you can really just do it yourself? Consider a few points […]
4 Steps to Avoid Water Damage While on Vacation
Spring and summer are traditionally vacation times. Most preparations include packing, stopping the mail, arranging for someone to board Fido and setting the security lighting to make it look as though someone was still at home. Have you considered what should be done though, in case of a water emergency? Water damage is one of […]
