Water damage can be one of the most troublesome problems in the home, yet also one of the most common. The costs of a water problem left untreated can be huge, with money management website How much estimating the average home will pay out $18.22 per square foot of damage – that’s nearly $1500 for the
Water damage is a growing problem in older homes
March 13, 2019 by
Flooding is becoming a major problem in older homes, but not because of inclement weather conditions. Instead, faulty pipes and valves, worn out hoses in washing machines, and poorly maintained connections to appliances that use water are to blame, according to the Wall Street Journal. As a result, there’s been a big increase in extensive
Protect Your Property Value with Water Damage Restoration Services
February 5, 2015 by
Water damage, either from storms and flooding, or leaky appliances, can cause extensive damage to homes. Taking prompt and effective action is paramount to ensuring that repair costs can be kept as low as possible.
Water Damage Lurks in Surprising Places
December 4, 2014 by
Most people assume that there isn’t a lot you can do about protecting your home from water damage, apart from sandbagging the yard when the river starts to rise.
5 Negative Home Inspection Problems to Avoid
February 6, 2013 by
Any time you decide to sell your home and move to greener pastures you’re bound to hit some roadblocks along the way. Moving is never an easy process, what with packing up your entire life (which seems to have grown considerably since your last move) and relocating the family. Even when you think you’ve found the perfect home, you still have to go through the rigmarole of selling your current property. Unfortunately, you may not realize just how difficult this process can be until you have to undergo a home inspection. If you haven’t been keeping up with proper maintenance and watching for signs of wear and tear, your friendly house inspector might be so friendly for your pocketbook.
Caution Urged For Home Insurance Buyers
December 12, 2011 by
When it comes to shopping for home insurance, you don’t need us to tell you about the sheer number of different policies you can buy. But, perhaps you should heed this advice from the University of Chicago Law Review – who warn that more homeowners could be about to have their insurance claims denied when
