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There are many ways water can damage a building. For example, moisture can lead to mold growth and rot organic building materials; freezing water can burst pipes and crack concrete; and flooding can create stains and bad odors. The myriad ways water can compromise your building’s integrity and your quality of life is varied, but […]
Water damage to all types of buildings have many causes that can occur year-round. In the spring and summer, the risk of flooding increases with snow melt and heavy rainfall. The winter brings freezing temperatures that can burst pipes. At any time of the year, plumbing can back up, sump pumps can break, and many […]
As temperatures continue to fluctuate between above and below freezing, day and night, during the long winter months, your home can be at risk of cold-weather water damage from a variety of sources. The weather in southeastern Pennsylvania can be unpredictable in the winter. Atlantic coastal storms can bring sheets of ice and deep snow, […]
In most areas of the United States, homeowners only need to hold standard homeowners’ insurance plans to ensure protection against damages such as theft, fires, and storms. A standard homeowners’ insurance policy covers a wide range of typical damages that are expected in regions without frequent wildfires, floods, or severe storms. This typical coverage also […]
Since Hurricane Ida hit the east coast and Philadelphia regions about a year ago, the area is starting to see the long-term effects of flood damage. Long-term flood damage manifests in many ways, from structural to emotional. Hurricane Ida was a Category 4 Atlantic hurricane that led to several tornado outbreaks and severe flooding throughout […]
It’s been just over a year since the devastating effects of Hurricane Ida and the several subsequent tornadoes that tore through Pennsylvania and the east coast. The Category 4 Atlantic hurricane had sustained wind speeds of around 150 mph. In the Northeast U.S., the hurricane triggered a tornado outbreak that impacted large parts of Pennsylvania, […]
Throughout Pennsylvania and all other New England regions, snowmelt in late winter to early spring can significantly increase levels in rivers, irrigation systems, and other waterways. That rapid rising of water levels from snowmelt paired with the common increase in precipitation from spring rains means a greater risk of flooding in communities, commercial districts, […]
Homeownership is one of the most exciting – and most stressful – responsibilities you can take on. On the one hand, you have a space where you, your family, and your friends can feel safe, without interference from a landlord. You are free to do what you like to make it feel customized and personal, […]
As much as we might not like to think about them, disasters are a part of life. Whether they are in the form of hurricanes or mass floods, they can occur anywhere and everywhere, no matter who you are or where you live! If you’re a homeowner, it helps to be prepared, especially when it […]
No matter who you are or where you live, be it West Chester, PA, or Las Vegas, NV, chances are at some point you will have to deal with water damage in your home. Maybe your basement flooded or perhaps your washing machine broke. Regardless of the cause, experiencing water damage can leave you feeling […]