We make sure that we have all the right equipment to serve our customers, even if it costs several thousand dollars to stay up to date. Most recently we purchased a Dri-Eaz flood pumper to expand our drying system equipment arsenal. So What’s a Flood Pumper? They’re much like a sump pump for removing standing […]
The various types of water damage are wide-ranging, everything from water stains due to a small leak to complete destruction. There may be gradual damage, or a sudden catastrophe. The key thing to keep in mind is that as long as excess moisture is present there will be ongoing problems and further destruction. When water damage […]
Whenever flooding strikes, whatever the cause, immediate expert flood services can keep flood damage and repair costs to a minimum. It doesn’t take a waist-deep basement flood for you to need professional emergency water damage services. Even a bathtub overflow can cause big problems if it isn’t immediately and thoroughly mopped up. And sewage cleanup is certainly […]
Even minor flooding can cause lasting damage to your home and belongings, as well as pose health risks for your family. And major flooding will cause extensive damage if just pumped out. Lingering wetness will quickly destroy carpet, gypsum board walls, furniture, appliances, drapes, and more. If it’s a single room you may be able […]
As winter approaches, it’s important to remember that it doesn’t take a superstorm to flood a basement and cause damage here in Staten Island. So lets go over a few tips and guidelines on how to avoid basement flooding, and what to do if it happens. Water doesn’t have to be knee-deep. Any standing water […]
For anything more than a small spill, professional water extraction and drying is your best assurance against needing to replace your wall-to-wall carpet. There’s three main reasons for this. Water quickly penetrates and saturates the carpet, pad, and even the wood or concrete floor below. Even “powerful” shop wet-vacs don’t remove nearly enough water. Padding […]
Whether from flooding, a spill, or simply high humidity mold can grow quickly, posing potentially serious health risks. It also causes damage to the building and the building’s contents. That’s why immediate professional water damage removal and specialized carpet cleaning are so important. How Mold Grows and Spreads Mold is a type of fungi, and […]
Flood damage clean up doesn’t end with pumping out the standing water. Far from it. A surprisingly large amount of water has soaked into every crack, crevice, and porous material where it can linger for weeks or even months while causing damage in a matter of just a few days. Professional water damage restoration is […]
Water damage repairs total some $4 to $5 billion per year in the United States. Building repairs from plumbing leaks and burst pipes alone is the third largest home damage cost. The first and most important thing to know about water damage is that immediate and extremely thorough drying is necessary to avoid further problems. […]