Now that the weather is cooling down, Spring melting and summer storms are behind us, you may be feeling a sense of relief. You made it through another year without storm or water damage to your home. Unfortunately, that feeling may be a false sense of security considering water damage can be just as likely […]
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If you experience water damage in your home, whether it be from a flood, leaking pipe, or any other source, the steps you take to repair the damage are very important. Water damage is almost always more than meets the eye. Water is able to quickly permeate through materials and surfaces within your home. If
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Any homeowner knows water damage is not something you want to find within your home. Our homes are designed to keep us separated from the outside elements. If water is getting into your home, that is a sure sign there is trouble ahead. Whether the water source is through a pipe, leaking roof, appliances, or
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Water leaks cause a lot of problems. They damage your home, they cause mold, and they can raise your utility bills. To make things worse, they’re often a sign of a larger issue. If you’re seeing water damage in your ceiling or on your walls, then there’s likely been a problem for a while. It’s best to spot water
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A flooded basement is one of the last things a homeowner wants. Keeping your gutters clean and connected is one of the simplest, yet most effective ways to keep water out of your basement. Sometimes, however, that simply isn’t enough. Whether it’s due to the age of your home, the angle of your yard, or excessive rainfall, you may need a little extra
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There are a number of ways your home can suffer water damage: excessive rain, flooding, burst pipes, leaks, overflowing bathtubs, ice dams, the list goes on. Depending on the severity of the situation, you might see water damage as more of a nuisance than a serious problem. Make no mistake, water damage isn’t something to be ignored or put off.
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The winter weather has a tendency to take a toll on just about everything it touches. Your home is no exception. Left unchecked, winter home damage can quickly turn into water damage. One in 50 homes makes a claim for damage caused by freezing or water damage every year. If your home has suffered damage from water and/or freezing weather, it’s
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It’s important to know what emergencies are covered under your home insurance policy. Though the specifics of coverage can vary from policy to policy, home insurance typically covers things like fire and even mold. One area that’s often not covered by insurance policies, however, is flooding. Though flooding caused by excess rain and overflowing bodies requires professional emergency repair, many homeowners will have to find another
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If your home has suffered damage from a sudden fire, storm, or water leak, you need to act quickly. The longer the home sits in disrepair, the more of a toll the damage will take. Fire causes smoke to permeate. Water damage leads to rot, musty smells, and mold. The list goes on. The question is, who do you call to restore your home to
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At Reliant Restoration, we’ve seen our fair share of flood basements in both old and new homes. Not only is a flooded basement damaging to carpet and furniture, but it can result in mold growth, electrical dangers, and more. People often wonder what they could have done differently to safeguard their basement from flooding. The hard truth is, sometimes
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