When pulled by gravity, water flows downward. This means that any water will be on the search for the lowest point of an area and will be sure to find the smallest openings possible as well. For homeowners, this can mean disaster. The lowest part of...
Summer should be a season of fun in the United States. While it’s filled with long days, afternoons at the pool, vacations, and plenty of outdoor fun, it’s also the wettest season. Increase rainfall leads to higher chances of flooding,...
If you enjoy having a hardwood floor in your home, you’re enjoying a distinct warm color and pleasant texture under your feet. However, wood, being organic, can also be vulnerable to different types of damage and unfortunately, water damage is...
Water is an essential component of life and we all need it to survive. It’s necessary at home and workplaces for different purposes. However, water can also be dangerous and harmful at times. If not well-regulated, it can cause a lot of damage...
There is no question that running a business successfully is a difficult task. And along with things like marketing and daily activities, business leaders have to also make sure that their guests and employees are safe throughout the year. This can...
Water damage in can be extensive and frustrating for anyone involved and can cause a lot of problems that will need to be dealt with right away to avoid any further damage from occurring to the property. Read on for some valuable information to...
Your home is your castle, there to protect you and your loved ones from the world. But if you fail to keep it in the best shape, you could end up with a home that isn’t as stable as it should be. In particular, water damage to your foundation...
Rarely can people truly prepare for when a disaster comes? This is why there are still cases of houses destroyed not due to negligence, but the fact that these happen in a flash. In most cases, disasters like flooding can easily affect the structure...
Welcome back to our blog! In the last several blogs, we’ve been discussing common causes of basement flooding. Unfortunately, at times, basement flooding cannot be helped due to natural disasters, problems with the city’s drainage...
Welcome back to our blog! Last week, we began discussing the common causes of flooded basements. In most cases, flooded basements are the result of a clog in the sewer or storm sewer that causes it to back up in your home (gross!). Other causes are...
In our last few blogs we talked about water damage and and the common causes. Though some basements will incur water damage from catastrophic level flooding, most of the causes of water damage result from avoidable circumstances, such as the care...
Welcome back to our blog about the common causes of water damage in homes. We hope that with this series you will not only become more aware of those things that cause water damage, but will know what the next steps are to avoid them. In Part...
Though most of us may never have to experience the catastrophe of a flash food, a severe storm, or other local natural disaster, we may still have to deal with water damage to our West Michigan homes. Why? You may ask. Well, there are still many...
As winter is in full swing and temperatures begin to drop, there is a high likelihood that if your pipes aren’t protected and warm, that they will burst causing extensive damage to your home, personal property, and will leave your family...
We’ve all heard the horror stories of coming home to flooded basement or pulling the wall apart to discover a furry, moldy mess. Also, if you have been reading the Disaster Response blog, you are probably well aware of the consequences of...
If you’ve ever been a victim of a flood, you know how much damage can be caused to your home. Many assume that simply dabbing up the water with a few towels and setting out a fan will do the trick, but this is not the case. If the pipes in...
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