How to Prevent Basement Flooding
While we all know that basements can flood, many of us don’t take the precautions necessary to reduce our risk. Here are six great ways to keep your basement dry or lessen the damage. #1 Clean Out Your Eaves and Downspouts To protect your home from basement flooding, make sure you have good drainage from […]
How long does it take to dry out water damage?
Water damage can lead to short- and long-term problems in your home. It creates risks for those living in the space, as well as for the home itself. It’s important to call in water damage professionals to deal with water damage immediately and prevent the problem from worsening. The first step is drying out the […]
HIdden Water Damage & Long Term Effects
When heavy storms hit us, we tend to look for the obvious signs of water – puddles from mysterious leaks, drips from the ceiling, or flooding from rising waters. Once those are checked out, we tend to move on with our lives. While that may seem like enough, it’s so important to check for signs of hidden […]
The INS and OUTS of handling water damage
It’s one of the most common—and can be among the most costly—disasters your home can experience: water damage. This may be one of the most important resources our bodies and homes need, but it can cause a lot of damage in excess. When it comes to handling a burst pipe or leaking roof, check out these […]
Priorities when you discover your basement is flooded
If you have ever experienced a flooded basement, you understand the waves of emotion that are common to homeowners in this situation. Helplessness, uncertainty, fear. These feelings are understandable, but they aren’t particularly helpful. The best way to deal with a flooded basement is to focus on the priorities for getting back to normal life. […]
RESTORING WOOD FLOORS AFTER WATER DAMAGE
Any time that excess water floods your home, it is cause for concern. When you have invested in beautiful floors, water damage can be devastating. If the water is allowed to sit on the surface, hardwood floors will almost always require refinishing. Often, the replacement of some or all of the damaged wood will be necessary. We […]
What are Emergency Restoration Services?
Many of us aren’t sure what constitutes giving a call to emergency restoration services. Here at One Stop Restoration, we want to help you during your time of need with our emergency restoration services. Here are a few instances when you shouldn’t hesitate to give us a call. Water Damage– Water damage can do a lot […]
Can you save a wet hardwood floor?
When your hardwood floor gets wet, it can be a real disaster. At first, the damage is not very obvious, you wipe the wet wood off with a towel and all seems fine. You think Hey that wasn’t so bad, I am all set. But then a day or so later the wood floorboards start to […]
Water Leak In The House? Here Is What To Do Next…
It becomes an overwhelming situation when you have to face a water leak in your basement, kitchen, or bathroom. Your stress level can rise from the fact that your basement is flooding due to the pipe burst or your faucet has a water leak for weeks, and you cannot wrap your head around as to […]
5 Water Damage Restoration Tips Everyone Should Know
Household water damage can be very stressful to deal with, especially when it leads to more problems down the line. While these repairs often require the help of professionals, there are a few DIY steps you can follow to help limit the damage where possible.