Four Degrees of Water Damage
You may have had a small roof or plumbing leak. A bath tub overflow. A ruptured water heater. Or major storm flooding. The amount of water is only part of the water-damage equation. The potential for deterioration and the extent of drying measures also depend on the rate of soak-in, the duration of exposure, and […]
Fire Damage, Once The Smoke Clears
After a fire, most families and businesses are anxious to get back to their normal routine as soon as possible. You probably feel the same way. Once your home or business is cleared as structurally sound, Christian Brothers Restoration can offer professional assistance with the process of getting your place back to its pre-fire condition. […]
Dealing With Water Damage And Mold Growth
Water entering the home unexpectedly is never a good thing. For starters, the water is a nuisance to pump out and can cause serious damage to flooring, furniture, and other household items while being an electrical shock risk as well. Unfortunately the biggest risk of all might occur even well after the water has been […]
Are Hardwood Floors Salvageable After Water Damage?
When you think of water damage in a home, the first image that comes to mind is usually a flooded basement. While basements are the most vulnerable to moisture exposure because of foundation issues, water damage can occur anywhere. One of the most prized possessions that we hate to see affected are hardwood floors. Is […]
Powering Up In A Power Outage
Sometimes powerful storms, wildfires, and other natural disasters knock out the power to your grid. Some areas tend to suffer more than others. Keeping a PC or tablet up and running during a power outage can take your mind off the problem. However, keeping a cell phone could be vital in case an emergency arises. […]
Water Damage Restoration, Why Technique Matters
If you have water damage in your home, the biggest threat to losing your property permanently is getting it dry as quickly as possible. Although there are several ways to dry water-logged materials, there are disadvantages to certain techniques that well-documented in the industry. Instead of focusing on old methods, let’s take a look at […]
Heavy Rains, Water Damage and Your Property
As our climate changes, occasions of violent storm and intense rain that causes flash floods seem to be increasing. Rain water that drenches your property should flow away from your home. However, if it does not, the damage to your home could be quite extensive. Hence, getting a proper understanding of your how water drains […]
Dealing With Mold Damage
Water entering the home unexpectedly is never a good thing. For starters, water is a nuisance to pump out and can cause serious damage to flooring, furniture, and other household items. Additionally, water can cause electrical damage and create shock risks. Nevertheless, the biggest risk of all occurs well after the water has been siphoned […]
Costs Associated With Fire Damage Restoration
The title question of this blog is perhaps one of the most often asked questions when people call us. It would be easy to give a quick answer to the question, but if we did it would not be an honest one. In fact, any fire damage restoration business that offers a blanket answer to […]
Washing Machine Water Damage
Five thousand, three hundred and eight. Yep, $5,308! That is the average cost of a washing machine water damage failures. The worst part is that your washing machine will rarely display any symptoms of an impending problem. And there is a good reason why. The problem is not the washing machine but what it is […]