Signs of Water Damage on Your Foundation

Brad LackeyWater Damage, Water Damage Prevention

Home Foundation Water Damage

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

Why is My Dishwasher Leaking Underneath?

Brad LackeyCleaning Tips and Checklists, Water Damage

Woman Looking At Repairman Repairing Dishwasher

Household appliances that use water, like the dishwasher, can malfunction and cause a serious case of water damage. A homeowner will spend significant time and money in repairing not only the leaky appliance, but the resulting water damage to the kitchen floors. A standard dishwasher uses up to three gallons of water in a single load. Older dishwasher models, such … Read More

Tips to Dry Wet Carpet Affected by Water Damage

Brad LackeyCarpet & Upholstery, Cleaning Tips and Checklists

Cleaning and drying the carpet

Allowing a carpet to remain wet is never in a homeowner’s best interests. In fact, damp carpeting can be a health hazard due to mold growth. Many common reasons cause dampness—but thoroughly drying carpets exposed to water damage is critical. Here are handy carpet-drying tips. How does carpeting get wet? Leaks in the windows or ceilings can allow rainwater or … Read More

5 Reasons Behind Sump Pump Malfunction

Brad LackeyWater Damage

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A flood can happen to any homeowner, and the last line of defense is often the sump pump. A sump pump is a device that sits in a small inground well in your basement. Its purpose is to pump water away from your property once water around it gets to a certain level. Sump pumps can fail or malfunction at the … Read More

How to Reduce Flood Damage in Your Basement

Brad LackeyFlood Damage

ServiceMaster by Restoration Contractors - Water Damage Restoration in Warsaw, IN

  Basement floods can occur at any time, but they are more common in the spring with melting snow and thunderstorms. Even in dry climates and weather conditions, unknown blockages within the sewer system can backflow into the foundation, flooding the basement with contaminated water. But regardless of how far the water has spread, a flood cleanup company must be … Read More

How to Prevent Flooding This Spring in the Midwest

Brad LackeyFlood Damage, Water Damage Prevention

The arrival of spring is always a relief in the Midwest as the winter brings miserable weather conditions including blistering cold temperatures, subzero wind chills, snow, and ice. It is no wonder that those in the Fort Wayne area and throughout the greater Midwest are happy to feel warmer temperatures and watch the ice and snow disappear. While the weather … Read More

Step-by-Step Guide for Filing a Water Damage Insurance Claim

Brad LackeyWater Damage

Fort Wayne Custom – Guide for Filing a Water Damage Insurance Claim Experiencing property damage is a stressful situation to deal with but having insurance coverage can help make things a little easier for you. Insurance will cover repair and restoration costs to address the damage that your property has suffered; however, for such costs to be covered, you need … Read More

The Ultimate Guide to DIY Water Damage Repair

Brad LackeyWater Damage

The Ultimate Guide to DIY Water Damage Repair

Every year, floods kill more people than tornadoes and lightning combined. They can also inflict serious damage to homes and businesses, destroying walls, ceilings, floors, and other furnishings. When water makes contact with the drywall in your walls and ceilings, it can cause them to bulge and become discolored and it might weaken the material until your walls collapse and fall apart. … Read More

What to Do When Your Water Damage Claim Gets Denied?

Brad LackeyDisaster Projects

Insurance Claim 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