When serious flooding occurs, the catastrophic images of cars floating down the street dominate the local news cycle. Dramatic rains cause tens of millions of dollars in repair costs to homes and businesses. However, a simple, slow leak can also lead to substantial damage and reconstruction costs to your home. Water damage is progressive; the […]
“It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity” Houston excels in so many areas: high job creation, a diverse food scene, world-class medical care, even NASA and the best rodeo ever! However, on an average morning, the relative humidity in the Houston area is almost 90%–the highest in the nation. Houston has the proper mix of […]
Where do you find comfort, good conversation, occasional chaos, and tons of delicious cooking? The kitchen. It’s no surprise that the kitchen is the central hub for activity in most homes. Food tends to bring families together day or night and under any circumstance. Even though a kitchen can bring families together, it can also […]
Mudslides are common in areas where hurricanes can pass through, and they are much more dangerous than they sound. Your everyday mud doesn’t seem so threatening, but when it is moving at a fast pace and carrying debris along with it, it can be a major hazard to your health as well as to your […]
How Can Water in Your Home be a Risk? Standing water or moisture left over after a flood or a leak can cause additional damage to your home. The best way to ensure that any water damage you may have is minimal is to prevent it. Water damage can occur from your home’s plumbing, appliance […]
When a water damage disaster occurs in your home don’t make these commons mistakes! It has been known to happen…some Houston homeowners that find their homes affected by water damage attempt to perform water damage restoration tasks on their own, without the proper knowledge or equipment. Of course, it is important to begin the cleaning […]
In the midst of disaster, fire damage can be devastating for any person’s home and belongings. Along with actual disintegration of items and framework of the home, people can be affected by the remnants of smoke odors, and steps have to be taken to remove them before space can be considered habitable again. However, smoke […]
Water damage repair can be a stressful situation for any homeowner. Your home could already be experiencing severe water damage behind the scenes, and you not even be aware. Everyone knows that a leak in a boat left untreated sinks the whole ship. Of course, as soon as you discover the damage caused by water […]
Although you are in a hurry to clean your home after a fire, contacting a professional for advice will maximize your time and reduce further damage. Call a full-service property restoration company immediately once the fire is out. Qualified restorers can provide hints to help determine which items can (or cannot) be refurbished, access professional […]
After flood waters subside: gather good info, work with your insurer, clean up safely and ask for help! As you attempt to clean up the aftermath left at your home from that epic flood, you will be working in unfamiliar territory. Here are some tips to organize and manage the process moving forward. Document, […]
