You've been working all day, nothing has gone right, and now you've come home to a flood. Forget the new rug your mother in law just gave you (you hated that rug anyways), ignore the family pictures (hopefully you have a digital copy backed up online), don't even LOOK at the gold fish that have [...]
There are generally two types of insurance that will or will not cover you in the event of water damage/flood. Homeowners Insurance and Water Damage Although not mandatory, very few mortgage companies will finance a home owner without Home Owners Insurance in place. This is the most common type of insurance in place and the [...]
The answer is yes, travertine can be cleaned after a flood. Kind of. The real question is "after you clean it, will it stay clean?". Unlike tile, travertine (although beautiful) is a terrible flooring due to it's porous and delicate nature. Its porous nature causes trouble in a flood because the travertine soaks up and [...]
This "Flood Damage To-Do List" is in reference to a natural disaster type flood. See our article on "My Kitchen or Bathroom Flooded, What do I do?" for other types of water damage. This is a simple to-do list for natural disaster type flooding. This is a good starting point if you've just had a [...]
When trying to recover from a flood, there are several important precautions that you need to take when attempting cleanup. Hurricanes and flooding are not strangers to the Central Florida native. All over Florida we are prepared and preparing for the after effects of Mother Nature. However, no matter where you live, the important steps [...]
You've always wanted a swimming pool; it’s HOT in Central Florida. Too bad that broken pipe under your kitchen sink, or that disgruntled supply valve on your toilet that flooded your house doesn't count! So now you’re at that point, “My Kitchen or Bathroom Flooded, What Do I Do?!” Here’s some quick advice. Immediately: When your kitchen [...]
Many people want to know how to clean wet carpet. Wet carpet can happen from a variety of accidents – your house can flood, a sink can overflow, your shower or bathtub can have a leak… the list goes on and on. However, if this happens you need to take immediate action! Mildew or mold [...]
This article is to help those people whose water is supplied by a private pump or well. If your house is supplied by the city, click here. [box type="note"]WHEN YOU SHUT OFF YOUR MAIN WATER VALVE FOR LONG PERIODS, MAKE SURE TO TURN OFF YOUR HOT WATER HEATER. ONCE THE WATER IS OFF, PRESSURE AND HOT [...]
This article is to help those people whose water is supplied by the city. If your house is on a private pump or well, click here. [box type="note"]WHEN YOU SHUT OFF YOUR MAIN WATER VALVE FOR LONG PERIODS, MAKE SURE TO TURN OFF YOUR HOT WATER HEATER. ONCE THE WATER IS OFF, PRESSURE AND HOT [...]
Emergency Plumbing problems will affect everyone at some point. To prevent lasting water damage and a nasty mess, follow these 5 tips for plumbing emergencies. Step 1. - Shut off the water to prevent further water damage Toilets, Sinks, other appliances with individual fixtures– If the water leak or overflow is coming from an appliance that has [...]
