Water damage can happen at any time at your home or business. Whether it is caused by floods, natural disasters, or a simple leak, it can cause major damage to your belongings. One of the items that is vulnerable to significant water damage is wood furniture. It may seem like wood furniture cannot be saved after experiencing damage from water … Read More
How to Prevent Water from Pooling Around your Foundation
When there is extra water on your property due to rain or melting snow, it can cause major damage to the foundation of your property. It is important to have a way to prevent water from damaging your foundation and causing leaks and structural damage to your home or business. Water pooling around your foundation can lead to major issues … Read More
Signs of Water Damage on Your Foundation
Water damage to the foundation can be very costly for homeowners. Whether it is caused by storms, heavy rainfall, or something else, it is very important to recognize the signs of water damage to your foundation so that you can react before it gets worse. There are also actions you can take to prevent foundation damage. What Causes Damage to … Read More
What to Do if Rainwater Comes in Through an Exterior Door
Water damage is so common in homes because there are many ways that water can get into your home. One way is through your doors. If your exterior doors are not sealed properly, this will allow water and small critters into your home and even affect your utility bills. It is very important to fix any leaks around your door … Read More
How Property Damage is Caused by Ice and Snow
The winter season is upon us which means that those of us who live in the Midwest must prepare for the harsh cold, snow, and ice that is sure to come. While snow and ice can create a beautiful winter landscape, they can also cause trouble for a home that is not prepared for the winter weather. Before the worst … Read More
How Hard Water Damages Pipes and Appliances
Although we would like to have appliances that lasts us a lifetime and never have to worry about it again, but we all probably had to dealt with some broken appliances. A broken washing machine, leaky dishwasher, or a water heater that suddenly stopped working. Not only do you have to replace or fix the appliances itself, but there could … Read More
How to Prevent Pipes from Freezing this Winter in Indiana | ServiceMaster
As we enter the year 2021, we are reminded how cold the winters in Fort Wayne can be. The average low temperature in the Fort Wayne, IN area is about 17 degrees Fahrenheit. This means it’s time to prepare for freezing pipes and potential pipe burst emergencies. ServiceMaster Restoration by Contractors wants to ensure residents in the Fort Wayne, Marion, … Read More
How to Keep Your Gutters Functional Through the Winter
Not much thought is given to our gutters when running around trying to keep everything else functional, especially during the off-seasons like winter and summer. But they endure a lot of weight and freezing temperatures during the winter, making it extremely difficult to continue draining water away from the property. If not, both snow and ice will accumulate within the … Read More
How to Prevent Fire and Water Damage in the Fall and Winter
One of the worst aspects about fire and water damage is that both occur year-round, and both may come from natural and man-made causes. But as they can both occur from various sources, there are seasonal trends in where and when they start, such as frozen pipes in the winter and storm damage in the spring and summer. As we … Read More
Fall Maintenance Tips to Prevent Water Damage
With the warm weather starting to cool off, it won’t be long till we start to notice the leaves fall and start layering our clothing. As pleasant as the idea of hot drinks and bon fires is, be sure to prepare your home for the fall before all of this takes place. Preparing your outdoors area for fall: Looking over … Read More
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