Clean It — Don’t Cover It

Clean It — Don’t Cover It

Odors. They are everywhere. When pleasant, we might call them “scents.” When not-so-pleasant, we might call them malodors. Odors are caused by a variety of sources. Some odors are pleasant, welcoming, such as from a fresh-cut batch of flowers or a nice, home-cooked...
Three Steps for Drying Out

Three Steps for Drying Out

There are many causes of water damage to homes and buildings, ranging from heavy rains, leaky roofs, broken pipes, failure hot water heaters, sewage back-ups and more. The cause of the damage must be considered when drying out a home or building. If it is “fresh”...
How to Prep Your House for Bad Weather – Part 2

How to Prep Your House for Bad Weather – Part 2

Previously, we provided some practical tips on inspecting windows, roofs and gutters — and making sure they were all in good shape. Why? Because winter and bad weather is coming! Being prepared for cold, windy, rainy and snowy weather is important. Preparation means...
Prepping the House – Part 1

Prepping the House – Part 1

When the weather turns bad, it’s time to turn against the weather. Prepping your home for storms that are either predicted or that can occur at any time is the best defense against wind, water and related storm damages. Without proper Fall and Winter preparation of...
It’s Not ‘Just the Carpet’

It’s Not ‘Just the Carpet’

Many water damage pros have been called by good people just like you who need help “just sucking up the water from the carpet.” This can be water from an overflowing sink, toilet, maybe a washing machine that got a little ambitious during the spin cycle… or it could...
Your Very Own Flood

Your Very Own Flood

Invasions happen. And as statistics show, it happens often. No, we aren’t talking about invasions of the criminal kind. What we are talking about is an invasion of… water. Your own personal flood. In your house. These events can be devastating, in more ways than one....
The Best Tech

The Best Tech

DID YOU KNOW that one of the biggest decisions you will ever make involve whom you invite into your home? No, we aren’t speaking of dinner guests or your next son or daughter- in- law.  Yes, they are important… but what we are speaking of is something you might do...
Appliance Adversities

Appliance Adversities

Water damage issues in your home can really ruin a good day… week… or month. You want to do all you can to avoid any type of flooding because damage can be quite extensive and expensive. One thing you can do to avoid future issues is to ensure your appliances are in...
Three Steps to a Cleaner Home

Three Steps to a Cleaner Home

As summer comes to an end and everyone gets back into the routine of school, work, sports, activities, and church- here are a few tips from FloodSERV to make your routine run smoothly. It’s a never-ending chore, tasks that must be done each day, each week, each month,...
The True Value of a Restoration Company

The True Value of a Restoration Company

When a fire, flood, water leak, mold growth or other issues that makes your home either inhabitable or just an inconvenience to deal with, you must decide “Will I clean this up myself, or hire a pro?” While some small, minor “disasters” can be tackled by a...