Locating and Thawing Frozen Pipes Tips
In the Washington, DC metropolitan area, temperatures can drop to below freezing during the winter. To prepare for this frigid season, it’s important to keep… Read More »Locating and Thawing Frozen Pipes Tips
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Restoration Services for Burst or Leaking Pipes
When a pipe bursts, you will be left with not only a pipe that needs repair or replacement, but water damage, too. This becomes an emergency situation that requires immediate attention. Continue reading to learn more about frozen and burst pipes including how to prevent them, how to identify frozen pipes, and what to do about them.
Why You Should Waterproof Your Basement
Basements, in particular, are prone to becoming damaged by water. Keep reading to learn why basement waterproofing is important and how you can waterproof your basement to prevent water damage and mold growth.
How to Prevent and React to Mold After Water Damage
Mold growth is a risk in all cases of water damage because moisture is the main trigger of mold growth indoors. In fact, areas affected by water damage are at risk for mold growth within 24-48 hours of the damage occurring.
Commercial Water Damage Restoration – FAQs
Water damage and restoration involve a great deal of work, so you may have numerous questions about the damage and how your property will be repaired. Continue reading for answers to frequently asked questions concerning the commercial water damage restoration services that ServiceMaster NCR provides.
Water Damage – Why 24/7 Disaster Restoration Services Matter
When your home or business suffers water damage, it’s crucial that you seek emergency restoration help so that you can have your property fixed. Continue reading to learn more about water damage and why 24/7 disaster restoration services matter.
Water Mitigation vs Water Damage Restoration FAQ
Water mitigation is a distinct service from water damage restoration. Although both tasks reduce and eventually eliminate the effects of water damage to a home, see how they differ and work together.
Finding Signs of Water Damage in Your Basement and How to React
Basements are areas that tend to experience water damage, so home and business owners should pay close attention. Use the following information as a guide on how to identify signs of water damage in your basement and how to react.
Dealing with Water Damage after a Fire – What to Do
Take the necessary actions to tend to water damage after a fire has been extinguished and you can avoid additional property damage and costly expenses.
Excessive Flooding and Sump Pump Failures
One of the most common questions we are asked is about the most common source of water damage that we respond to. Sump pump failures of one kind or another are responsible for more damage than any other cause. Following are a list of common sump pump issues and the best solution for each one.
