Mold is the bane of structures, both homes and businesses. It creeps in and by the time you identify the problem it is usually too late. Mold prefers humid and wet conditions to proliferate through carpet and infests the wallboard or sheetrock of the walls. It stains and discolors everything it touches, and it can…
The roof above your head is something that most people don’t think much about. It is just there, offering constant protection for your home against the elements. When there is a problem with your roof though, that’s another story. All of a sudden, homeowners are scrambling to get the problem resolved as soon as possible.…
Indoor flooding is an unfortunate event that happens every day. Regardless of the cause of the indoor flooding, there is one thing that is for certain, you need that water out of your home as soon as possible. It is important to act quickly when you are dealing with water damage. It is always best…
When your home is soaked, often it doesn’t seem to matter too much how it happened. The problem is dealing with the water to save and restore your home. However, water damage versus flood damage is different and possibly different risks as well as how the home will need to be restored. When water affects…
The bane of all structures, floor and wall coverings is mold. So, what is mold? It is a fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae. Yeasts are fungi that have adopted a single cell growth habit. Mold is one of natures clean up kings in converting dead, usually vegetable matter and…
Fire damage not only refers to a major devastation that results in a house being burnt down to ashes. Fire damage can also include a small kitchen fire that is put out by the homeowner or from burning trash or weeds that may have gotten to close to the outside of the house. It can…
The last thing any commercial property owner wants to deal with is water damage. Water damage can be a difficult problem to have. In the end, it could end up costing you thousands and thousands of dollars in damage. There are several reasons that water damage can happen. The best way to avoid damage to…
When a flood or leaky pipe causes water damage or exposure to your walls, you may or may not think you need to replace the drywall. This can be dangerous if the wrong decision is made. Harmful fungus and mold often develops on water damaged drywall and later, you and members of the household will…
It’s very hard to escape mold-it’s everywhere. It can be found inside out home, outside our home and even in our food. It’s very easy for mold to go unnoticed, but some may have exposure to higher levels of it or are more sensitive to it. All homes are prime breeding ground for mold to…
Excess water and flooding can cause extensive damage to your home and the items stored inside it. Water damage can be the result of a natural disaster or from a busted pipe, leaky appliance or water heater. Disaster Services’ experts can provide you with professional water damage restoration services needed to restore your home to…
