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How to Clean Up Flood Damage in your Home

Steve VanDenBergBlog, water damage restoration

Flooding can strike unexpectedly, leaving your home waterlogged and your belongings damaged. Beyond the immediate mess, standing water and damp conditions can lead to structural damage, mold growth, and health hazards if not addressed quickly. Knowing how to properly clean up flood damage is essential to protect your home, your possessions, and your family’s safety. In this guide, we’ll walk …

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Why is My Sink Leaking Underneath?

Steve VanDenBergBlog, water damage, water damage restoration

A leaky sink can go undetected until the cabinets underneath are opened. A water puddle is a sign that a leak has sprung. Sinks commonly leak underneath due to issues with the drain or plumbing equipment. Homeowners should know the precise cause of the leak so they can fix it. Water shouldn’t be under the kitchen or bathroom sink. But …

How to Survive a Flash Flood

How to Survive a Flash Flood

Steve VanDenBergBlog, water damage

Flash floods are common occurrences when springtime weather arrives. Due to their unpredictability, these floods can be dangerous to homeowners and drivers alike. Here are ways for individuals to survive a flash flood if they are caught in the raging water. What is flash flooding? Flash floods are natural disasters that occur when rainfall is extremely heavy, and the ground …

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Tips to Prevent Sewage Backups in Your Home

Steve VanDenBergBlog

When sewage waters back up into a home, the contamination poses as highly unsafe and hazardous. Cleanup itself requires experienced professionals, since handling the polluted mess is dangerous to human health. The best way to keep sewer waters out of your property is to know what triggers backups and to follow a few practical prevention tips. What is a sewer …

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Hurricane Season – Start, End and How to Prepare

Steve VanDenBergBlog

Hurricanes are a known natural danger. The ways to prepare for a hurricane are plentiful. The first step is to be aware of when hurricane season starts and how severe hurricane scientists anticipate these major storms to be. The following tips and videos can help you stay informed and be prepared when hurricane starts.

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Am I in a Flood Zone?

Steve VanDenBergBlog

Knowing whether you’re in a hazardous flood zone or not will help you determine how likely you are to experience flood damage to your home or business and what kind of flood insurance coverage you need. The more information you have, the better prepared you’re going to be in the unfortunate event of a disaster.