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Water Damage and Insurance Companies: What you should know

Water damage within the home is a common occurrence and can be caused by a number of different factors from flooding and heavy storms to burst pipes and appliance leaks. Many cases of water damage are also accompanied by insurance claims but not all types of water damage are covered by homeowner’s insurance. Damages that are considered flood damage can only be covered by flood insurance which must be purchased separately. Even homeowner’s insurance policies will cover water damage a little differently depending on the exact terms of your policy. The following is a guide to dealing with insurance companies following water damage. Homeowner’s Insurance Homeowner’s insurance typically covers many types of water damage that is not considered flood damage. Insurance companies consider water d...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Severe thunderstorms caused flooding

Severe thunderstorms caused flooding on streets throughout the area in Northeast Ohio in May, 2014. The ServiceMaster Restore by Angler team has been called to a cat loss in Cleveland. They were requested by ServiceMaster corporate to help mitigate the flood victims. Check out photos of some of the aftermath from the storm http://ow.ly/wMP7Z

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Do You Need Professional Help When You Have Water Damage in Your Home?

Water damage in your home can be more than just a mess. Standing water can weaken your home’s foundation. After the flood waters recede, mold, bacteria, and other contaminants can cause serious health problems - especially for the elderly and young children. Cleaning up quickly after a flood is essential to limiting water damage, but should you do it yourself, or call in a professional? How Extensive is the Water Damaged Area? If the water damaged area is fairly small, less than 10 feet by 10 feet, you may be able to do the cleanup yourself using common household cleaning supplies. If the damage is more widespread, or you have had standing water for more than 24 hours, you should call a professional water damage restoration contractor. Do You Have Flood Insurance? If you plan to...

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How to remove rust stains from bathroom areas

Brown stains in the bathroom? They're never good to look at, especially when such marks are visible to guests. Since rust thrives in environments where water residue and air moisture are always present, the typical bathroom becomes a breeding ground for rust, especially in obscure areas, such as beneath the basin or bath. Regular house cleaning that includes bathroom mopping is actually contributing to the increase of moisture and appearing of rust stains. It's true that other stains can be removed with mopping and wiping but cleaning solutions such as chlorine bleach actually contribute to rust stains, especially in a bathroom with little ventilation. So, first of all, don't attempt to remove any rust marks with chlorine bleach. Secondly, when cleaning the bathroom consider the f...

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Preventing Water Damage In Your Home

There are many different ways to find water leaks in your home. The following are popular appliances and places that can cause water damage in your home. Refrigerator Water Damage - If you believe the leak is coming from the back, it may be from the icemaker valve. When the fridge is sending water to the ice machine, you should be able to tell if water is leaking from the hose. If this is the case, a simple valve replacement should do the trick. - Icemaker gears can also break. You can notice this if there is a large amount of ice buildup in your tray. - Condensation is also a common problem with refrigerators, this can be caused by extreme temperatures in either the fridge or freezer. The trim or gasket may need replacing as well. If your fridge isn’t closing properly, ...

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Water Damage Clean Up or Restoration services – What’s the difference?

Water damage is “any water that causes the usefulness, or future use or value of any property to become impaired by water.” For example, if a gallon of water is spilled over a hundred square feet of carpet, it will do little damage. If an aquarium breaks on the same carpet, it will certainly cause damage. If the water is contaminated, the water damage will be even more serious. The old days of cleaning up water damage with a wet vacuum and opening the windows to allow for natural drying of structures and contents can bring unwanted secondary damage, potential mold growth and a host of other potential health and liability concerns. The old days are gone and thank goodness. The restoration industry has continued to evolve and restoration firms today must be well trained in microbiology, b...

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Repairing Water Damaged Homes

Disaster strikes! Mother Nature is once again determined to make her mark -- this time on your home! What do you do when it’s time to return after she has chased you out of your home with a flood? Your kitchen sink plots against you, running stealthily all night long, leaving you to the nasty surprise of a flooded kitchen! How much will it cost to repair the damage? What do you do to start picking up the soggy pieces? The costs for remedying such a devastating occurrence is increasingly steep, generally running around $5,000. This cost tends to fluctuate depending on location, the size of the damage, and the items involved. In a home owner’s article, insurance adjuster Jim Swegle of Safeco Insurance stated that “Water is the most common cause of home damage today -- even more lik...

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Wish List for Your Home and Office – Water Damage Restoration

Pipes burst? Flood damage? Did you leave the water running? From Mother Nature to faulty memory, water damage can be one of the worst dramas for a homeowner to deal with -- which is why listed below are the top three ways to cut down on the potential damage. #1: Find out where the water is coming from. This may sound obvious, but if you’ve just come home and found a gigantic mess and don’t know where it originated, the first thing you need to do is FIND IT. If you are not able to find the actual source of the water, you may have a pipe that has burst. You want to stop additional water from entering your home as soon as possible. If you have a bust pipe, turn off the water supply to your home, if your roof is leaking, stop the leak as best you can. #2: Figure out how much dam...

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Restoring Your Home After Water Damage

Whether you experience three inches or three feet of water in your home from flooding, basement backup, heavy melting ice, or maybe a burst pipe, the event is always devastating. First, you're struck with panic over what to do and where to start. Then you’re consumed by disappointment at the sight of your damaged belongings. Next, assuming the flooding is instantly manageable and action can be taken, you snap into repair mode just to get things under control. Knowing you are in for grueling times, but fueled by pure adrenaline, you dart to and fro, shutting off water, electricity and gas feeds, filling buckets and hoisting them to a dry spot for disposal; vacuuming up water by the gallon, pumping out water with a sump and hose. Once the floor is in sight, if the flooding was minimal, yo...

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Water Damage Cleanup – Helpful Tips

When your home or business has been damaged by a flood or burst pipe, you will need an expert in flood damage remediation. The professionals at RestorationMasterFinder.com will repair the damage and restore your space. After you call in a water damage cleanup company, there are a few things you should do to minimize the damage to the structure and your belongings: Assess Safety Before you enter the damaged area, do a safety assessment. Depending on the extent of the damage, it may not be safe for you to enter your home or office. Water damage can weaken the structural integrity of the building. Do not enter an area with sagging ceilings. If the electricity to the building has not been shut off, watch for submerged electrical appliances and electronics. These can short and cau...

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