Author name: Charles Bingham

FLOOD DAMAGE CAN AFFECT PROPERTY VALUE Have you put your home on the market? Even in a seller’s market, selling your house can be difficult if there is unresolved flood damage. In the US, prospective buyers are often disappointed by their inspections because experienced inspectors discover many reasons to reconsider the purchase. Water damage is one of […]

DO YOU HAVE A SUMP PUMP FAILURE? Sump Pump Failure: Causes and How to Prevent Flooded Basements Sometimes one may encounter a moment of envy when a neighbor parks a new expensive sports car in their driveway or puts in an underground pool. No one, however, envies the neighbor that has a flooded basement from

DO YOU HAVE FLOOD DAMAGE? Consider Professional Flood Restoration Service  After flood damage, homeowners are often left with the daunting task of cleaning up the mess, often in dangerous surroundings. Filthy water, fallen wet drywall, slippery floors and potential electrical hazards do not make for a walk in the park. While most will understand things

LEARN ABOUT WATER DAMAGE FROM NOAH’S FLOOD. Point #4 will blow your mind! What can we Learn about Water Damage from the Flood of Noah? Almost everyone is familiar with the biblical story of Noah’s flood. It has stood the test of time and remained as one of the most enduring stories in human history.

DO YOU HAVE FLOOD DAMAGED CARPET? Understanding the Risk of Keeping Flood Damaged Carpet Has your carpet recently become damaged from flooding? More than 51% of homes in the US have carpet and if they get wet they can often become highly unsanitary. If you recently had water from a floor drain, sink overflow or

WEATHERING THE STORM OF FLOOD DAMAGE The Chaos of Hearing your Home is Flooded Experiencing flood damage in your home is about as unsettling as a coworker telling you your newly leased car was just hit in the parking lot. As you walk out to inspect the damage your mind is reeling with questions like,

CAN WET PAD BE REUSED AFTER WATER GETS TO IT? Guidelines on wet carpet Pad Restoration & Removal Often in finished basements water from a floor drain, sump well or foundation crack will get to a section of carpet and pad. The obvious concerns is can wet carpet pad be restored after flood damage? This

WET DRYWALL AFTER A FLOOD? Professional Guidelines on Drywall Care after Flood Damage Knowing how to access property damages after a flood requires special knowledge that often homeowners are not well versed in. For instance, should you be removing wet drywall after a flood? Ask this of a handyman, electrician or close friend and you

IS YOUR KITCHEN FLOOR WET? Understanding Wet Kitchen Floor Issues Kitchen floors of varying materials are a common surface to acquire water damage. Issues resulting from water spills, refrigerator leaks, broken water supply lines and dish washers are fairly common over time. Most kitchen flooring will quickly reveal an issue as water will pool around

DO YOU HAVE A LAUNDRY TUB OVERFLOW? Laundry Tub Overflow and Flood Damage Prevention It was in 1782 when the first recognized washing machine was first introduced using a crank to assist in cleaning. Since then incremental improvements and electricity have gotten us where we are presently. The amount of water used by washing machines