Cleaning Up the Pieces after a Home or Commercial Flood
The Water Restoration and Cleanup Process After a Home Flood A stressful experience, a home or office flood can strike unexpectedly. Discover how the experts at The Flood Team tackle water restoration and what to expect. According to FEMA $8,736,386 were lost in 2017 due to floods. Floods are not only expensive to the home or […]
Nastiness, Begone! How to Deal with Sewage Backup in Basement
Flood water in your basement stinks. But what stinks even more than that? You guessed it: sewage backups in your basement. When sewage backups hit, not only will you be faced with fixing potential water damage, but it’s also exposure to potential health risks from the contaminants. Because of this, it’s not as simple as […]
Leaving Mold and Water Damage Untreated: Why It’s Never a Good Idea
Do I Need To Treat Water Damage? Drip, drip, drip, drip, drip! The issue began small. Her master bath shower head began to leak following the coldest day of the year, with temperatures in the lower teens. She didn’t come home from the holidays with burst pipes, as did some of her friends […]
Look Out! 7 Warning Signs of Water Damage in Your Home
The average water damage insurance claim is about $10,000, and homeowners should know that their insurance company might not cover the cost. While coverage varies, most policies only cover spontaneous water damage — not leaks. That’s just one good reason homeowners should always look for signs of water damage. A denied claim could leave you […]
The Aftermath: 10 Steps for Flooded Basement Cleanup
A flooded basement is never fun, nor easy to deal with. Not only do you have to repair significant water damage in your basement, your peace of mind is also negatively affected by the idea of potential flooding in the future. The good news, though, is that you’ve come to the right place by reading […]
Burst Water Pipe? Here’s What You Need to Do to Prevent Water Damage
Even the most conscientious homeowner deals with home repairs at some point during their stay in a home. Plumbing is one system that you can count on for at least a minor repair. And no matter how careful you are, or how often you inspect your plumbing, you may even deal with the more major […]
Pipes Frozen: 3 Key Signs Your Pipes are Frozen
Did you know that an 8-inch crack in pipes can cause up to 250 gallons of water a day to spill? Pipes, when frozen, is an easy way for your pipes to crack, so it’s important to be vigilant. In this article, you’ll learn the signs your pipes could be frozen. Read on to discover these signs […]
A Message to Our Customers Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 UPDATE: The Flood Team understands that the situation with COVID-19 is a very stressful time and the last thing anybody wants is water damage to top it off. We understand there are concerns about people coming into their home or property and whether or not to wait for repairs. We are considered an essential […]
7 Water Damage Cleanup Tips All Homeowners Should Know
If you’re stranded in the desert, water is your life-giving salvation. When that same water is seeping into the parts of your house that are supposed to be dry, you hate that water more than anything in the world. Between flooding, plumbing accidents, and pipe failures, there are countless ways you can get water damage. […]
What to Expect During the Home Water Damage Restoration Process
Water can create quite the drama. That simple substance so critical to life can damage a home in a matter of minutes. Insurance companies nation-wide understand what water in the wrong place does to a home—1 in 50 insured clients file water damage claims every year! When your home is faced with a water damage situation, […]
