Floorboards are more vulnerable than you think—especially when water damage is involved. When affected by water, floors may lift, warp, and swell. This isn’t always remediable. If lifted by flooding or surging water, you can expect to need a full-service replacement. Regardless, it’s important to call a water damage company right away. Before the professionals…
Is your basement drain backing up? For many homeowners with basements, drain backups are more than an inconvenience. Backups are commonly caused by clogged, blocked, or misaligned drains. Other times, the age of your drains may be to blame. However, many clogs fly under the radar. If your home or business is showing signs of…
Basements are great additional spaces for storage and extra protection during bad weather. But what happens when you find a water leak? When it rains, it pours, as they say. Drainage issues and sump pump failures are all common reasons behind a basement flood. Basement flooding can be dangerous, leading to extensive foundation damage, odors,…
Sometimes floods happen before we can prevent them. While seemingly random, bathroom floods can easily take over a room. Sound familiar? If you’re dealing with an overwhelming flooded bathroom, don’t panic. If possible, the first thing you should do to mitigate this, is to shut off the water source. Once the source is shut off,…
If you want to keep your home or business free of costly plumbing issues, you need reliable water damage prevention. Cleanup & Total Restoration works meticulously to ensure water leaks remain a rare occurrence on your property. We offer comprehensive services so you’ll only work with one company for all your needs. 1. Install Leak Detection…
Wood rot can lead to significant damage if not caught and treated early on. If you’re a homeowner and want to be sure your property is safe from any wood rot, read on. The first step in preventing wood rot is knowing what causes it. Causes of Rotten Wood Knowing what causes wood rot is…
