No one every expects it could happen to them. The Johnson family is going on holiday, and leaving in a rush to get to the airport , they check the luggage twice to be sure they have not forgotten any important items. Unfortunately, they forget to prepare the home to prevent major water damage by simply SHUTTING THE WATER OFF TO THE HOUSE! FAST FORWARD 10 DAYS: Johnson family arrives home from the vacation, only to find water running out from Read More
April 22 is reserved for inspiring awareness and appreciation for the environment. Originally founded in 1970, the recognition of Earth Day has become more accepted as we learn more about reducing our carbon footprint, and how we affect our planet’s future. An individual’s carbon footprint, is the measure of one’s activities affect the environment and climate change. Go paperless. Receive and pay your bills electronically. Not only Read More
There are the numerous fans that turn your living room into an airport launch pad as well as dehumidifiers left in the middle of the room. Obviously this equipment is necessary and imperative to the goal of getting your home dry and back to pre-loss condition, but what are the benefits of property dehumidification? We will explore them next. As is the case with any time of property restoration, quick response is always a key step in mitigating Read More
This past Saturday morning, Carrara president Justin Sucato was featured on It's About You, a local program on WKYC providing help and advice to viewers. "We wanted to get a message out to the viewers..." said Justin, "that if you ever experience a water loss, you are not alone and we know exactly what you are going through." Justin discussed why it's important for any professional to have a background check prior to entering your home, and how Read More
When water damage occurs, there are five specific stages of water damage. Treatment must be quick and appropriate to limit the severity of the damage. The need for emergency service should become very apparent as we review the five stages of water damage. At first, water migrates from the source horizontally in all directions. Given time, water penetrates over, under, and through the bottom plates of the walls. Eventually if not contained or Read More
You come home and find your basement drowning in 3 inches of standing water. What happened? What do you do now? Well, if a broken water pipe is the culprit, you need to first turn off the water source and call a repair service. Did your sump pump fail? Then, get a plumber out as soon as possible to repair or replace the sump pump. In either case, the source needs to be addressed before any clean up can begin. And remember, quick response is Read More
The arrival of colder weather brings the promise of frozen pipes for homes and businesses, especially those unoccupied for extended periods of time. Insurance companies estimate approximately 250,000 homes have their pipes freeze and burst each year. It does not matter if the piping is made from copper or plastic (PVC), an eighth of an inch crack will allow 250 gallons of water a day to come into the home and wreck flooring, furniture, and Read More
When we are faced with a flood, whether it is the result of a hurricane, heavy rains, or mass amounts of melting snow, there is virtually little we can do to fully prevent damage to our homes and personal property, unless of course your house happens to have “Go-Go Gadget Legs!” So, unless your name is Inspector Gadget, here are steps you can take to prepare for this natural disaster as well steps for minimizing the effects of the Read More
After a disaster, either from fire or water, many items can be restored. The key to proper recovery is a quick response. The longer the equipment remains wet or covered in soot, increases the potential for the damage to amplify. Once the damage has occurred, only a qualified restoration company should handle the equipment. Equipment affected from water damage is at risk from rust and corrosion. The type of corrosion depends on how the Read More
You have recognized the dangers, begun the rescue of your personal belongings, and now it is time to save and rebuild your home. After contacting your insurance agent, and understanding your coverage, the adjuster will determine what course of action is required. A general contractor and restoration company is best equipped in assisting you in this potentially traumatic event. There are some things, which you can do to help, and know during this Read More