Nov 29, 2017 | Mold Damage
According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC), molds that grow in homes as well as commercial facilities, have the potential to cause respiratory and/or allergic reactions in some people, and animals. What can be done to avoid mold growth in kitchens,...
Oct 7, 2015 | Blog, Home Improvement, Mold Damage, Reconstruction, Restoration Tips, Water Damage
Realtors say many homeowners are unaware of a hidden water leak — which can interfere with the sale of a home, or be a concern for a new home buyer. A cracked pipe, broken seal, leaking spigot. . . There are a number of ways that water can creep into places it is not...
Sep 13, 2015 | Blog, Insurance, Mold Damage, Restoration Tips, Safety, Storms, Water Damage
Most people learn a great deal about their homeowner’s insurance policy after there’s been an event— which is not the ideal time to have a crash course in coverage. At United Water Restoration, we see quite a few policies and situations. Although the details vary from...
Jul 29, 2015 | Mold Damage, Restoration Tips
There is one character that is in the news nearly every single day— and it’s not who you might think. It’s Mr. Mold. He may have been in hiding for much of the past 100 years, but suddenly, he is a celebrity. He’s the reason the school was condemned. He’s the reason...
Jul 8, 2015 | Fire Damage, Mold Damage, Reconstruction, Restoration Tips, Storms, Water Damage
We saw a friend of ours— a plumber— on the street the other day. We were comparing notes about our businesses, as friends do, and he asked me why there seemed to be such a crying need for clean-up from various household disasters like floods or storms. It got us...
Jun 18, 2015 | Blog, Insurance, Mold Damage, Water Damage
There can be no worse nightmare than coming home from vacation and finding the dining room flooded. Your furniture, wallpaper, carpet— and mental health— are under siege, stained or green with mold. You wonder ” Will my insurance help with water damage...
