As a home or commercial property owner, you run the risk of facing water damage at one time or another. Water damage is one of the most common reasons for filing an insurance claim, accounting for 24% of all insurance claims. When dealing with water damage on your property, some fundamental information about the types of damage that can occur …
Experiencing sewage backup in basements of residential or commercial properties is never a good situation to be in. However, it doesn’t take much time for the bad situation to become much worse when it comes to sewage. After heavy rainfall, flooding, or after a big spring thaw, water entering sewers and septic systems can quickly overwhelm them. That leads to …
As a rental property owner, manager, or homeowner, there are times when it is too complex or unsafe to tackle a vacant property cleaning on your own, especially if the structure has been unoccupied for a long time. Vacant properties are vulnerable to trespassers and squatters. This can make them especially prone to structural damage and unhealthy conditions due to …
There’s a reason school districts limit snow days. Parents need to go to work and the curriculum needs to be followed. It can be detrimental when kids miss too many days of school. It turns out, the melted version of snow can cause problems for schools as well. Water damage from weather, plumbing issues, and other emergencies can force facility …
Older homes can have immense character and charm; most are solidly built and are a great investment of your time and money. But as with most things, age creates a specific set of concerns for older homes. Water damage is one of those areas to look for as you purchase an older home or manage your older home’s upkeep. The …
What Is a Historic Home? Although it’s easy to declare that an older and much-loved home is historic, the actual accepted definition is far more exacting. According to the National Register of Historic Places, a home is only considered to be historic if it meets the following criteria: It must be more than 50 years old (with one or two …
Water damage comes in all different forms. Sometimes the damage from water is caused when a small leak goes unnoticed. It may take weeks or even months before the damage finally shows up to signal damage to your property’s structure and surfaces. Then there are the times when a pipe bursts from the second floor or a dishwasher hose breaks, …
With the introduction of indoor plumbing came the most common types of water damage to a building. Whether you have a broken dishwasher flooding your restaurant or a burst sewage pipe backing up into your basement, water and sewer damage requires a quick and effective response. There are a few misconceptions that can lead to severe long-term damage to your …
There are several reasons why a business property may be vacant for a period of time. Reasons may be range from temporary closings, transitioning between tenants, or scheduled renovations. During these vacancies buildings risk flooding, which can go unnoticed until people return to the building. The longer vacant property flooding is left untreated, the more severe the damage, causing you …
When you leave your business property or home for a long period of time, you risk running into potential water damages on your return, especially in the frigid winter months. Frozen pipes may burst, water may leak through the roof, and clogged gutters may result in major flooding. When you return home, you may be faced with various issues, all …
