As everyone living in Northeastern Indiana can agree, flooding is a constant threat for property owners during the spring and summer months. As soon as we get the mobile notification that announces the severe weather alert, it can be nerve-wracking to wonder if or when our homes or buildings will be flooded. Unless you are on the 2nd floor or … Read More
How Much is Mold Remediation and Mold Removal Money Saving Tips
Even the smallest mold problem can grow into an overwhelming situation if it isn’t treated right away. But if you catch it in its earliest stages, you can save lots of time and money by removing it yourself. But unfortunately for others, the damage has already spread too far to use home remedies. These cases will require a mold removal … Read More
How to Fix Gutters that Overflow | ServiceMaster Fort Wayne IN
Water damage can occur in numerous ways, which is why it is known to be the most common type of property damage. When it comes to causes of water damage, many people likely think of internal issues like pipe leaks or natural flooding caused by heavy rainfall. But your home’s gutters can be another source of water damage. Gutters are … Read More
How to Prevent Fires from Candles this Winter
They’re wonderful gifts and they smell amazing, but candles are very dangerous, especially if nobody’s around. There are a number of potential fire sources within the home or building, especially during the wintertime due to increased heat sources, but fires from candles alone have contributed to millions of dollars in property fire damage. According to the Maryland State Firemen’s Association, … Read More
ServiceMaster by Restoration Contractors Receives 2019 Best of Fort Wayne Award
ServiceMaster by Restoration Contractors has been selected for the 2019 Best of Fort Wayne Award in the Fire & Water Damage Restoration category by the Fort Wayne Award Program. Each year, the Fort Wayne Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the … Read More
Home Checklist to Prevent Water Damage
Water that seeps into homes and saturates valuable household items results in disastrous water damage. Water-drenched furniture, electronics and appliances are expensive messes to clean up and restore. While water damage is ruinous, homeowners can take steps to prevent the calamities caused by the seemingly harmless agent—water. How Does Water Damage Affect the Home? Severe structural damage is the number … Read More
What to Do When Your Water Damage Claim Gets Denied?
So, you live in Northeastern Indiana, you renew your home owner’s insurance every year and hope you’d never have to use it. However, accidents happen – your Fort Wayne home suffered a water damage, you filed a claim with your insurance company and they denied it even though you did everything by the book. You filed a claim as soon … Read More
Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips
Especially during Thanksgiving, things can get hectic both in and out of the kitchen! From trying out new family recipes to lounging around the fireplace, nothing can beat being surrounded by family. But throughout this excitement, it can be easy to get distracted from the roasting turkey. Sadly, this is why many families suffer through disastrous fires, engulfing their turkey, … Read More
How to Prepare for a Flood
Wherever there is rain, there is the potential for flooding – which is just about everywhere. This can include flash flooding, home flooding, or both, and some areas will experience it more often than others. But according to FEMA, statistics have shown that floods are the most expensive and common natural disaster in the United States. But unfortunately, we cannot … Read More
