share…Roof Collapse and Flood Damage Force Seattle Store to Close A popular children’s clothing store in downtown Seattle requires major repairs after inclement weather caused serious flood damage. Overnight rain ripped the roof open, leaving a gaping hole that resulted in flood damage to the building. Matters were made worse by a sprinkler pipe … Read More »
share…Signs of Climate Change Have Seattle Residents Worried about Property Damage According to Seattle Weekly, communities across Washington are starting to notice the ill effects of climate change. For property owners, in particular, the climate shift has become a threat to their investments and wellbeing. In Skagit County, the Swinomish Tribe from Fidalgo Island is already … Read More »
share…Why Flood Damage Is Not the Only Concern during a Rainstorm It’s no secret that Seattle floods can wreak havoc on a home. In addition to causing structural damage, floods can lead to the growth of mold. Mold outbreaks can cause severe allergic reactions and respiratory illnesses. However, floods aren’t the only concern during a rainstorm, … Read More »
share…Heavy Rains Hit Seattle, Cause Severe Flood Damage The Seattle Times predicted that 7 inches of rain would flood the city in mid-January. Although the forecast was slightly exaggerated, the city did see its fair share of flooding at the start of the New Year. Rain, however, was not the only concern for residents in … Read More »
share…3 Most Common Causes of House Floods Floodwater can cause devastating amounts of damage, rendering a home virtually unlivable while creating conditions for dry-rot and mold. Understanding what leads to a flood is one of the most effective methods for preventing one from ever occurring; by knowing how and when a flood can start, homeowners … Read More »
share…4 Reasons Mold Testing Is Critical after a Flood Standing water is rarely the only destructive force during a flood. Depending on the cause, floods and water damage can lead to many complications for home- and business owners. One of the most serious threats is the growth of mold. Mold can cause severe allergic reactions … Read More »
share…3 Smart Ways to Respond to a House Flood Floods can be a nightmare for home- and business owners. They can result from a number of causes, from heavy rains to plumbing leaks. Although no one can control the weather, there are certain steps that property owners can take to reduce the chances of a … Read More »
share… Dehumidification: The Most Important Part of Water-Damage Recovery Flood drying requires a number of critical steps to ensure an area is entirely free of water, debris and harmful substances. Dehumidification is one of the most important flood-drying steps because it addresses an often invisible threat: the level of water in the air. … Read More »
share… 3 Flood-Prevention Strategies for Businesses Water damage is a cause for concern in any businesses. With the ability to keep a company from operating during repairs, as well as threaten inventory and vital business documents, floods should be top priorities when it comes to accident prevention. While accidents can always happen, there are a … Read More »
share… How to Protect Your Home From Flooding It is one of every homeowner’s worst nightmares: A house flood has taken over an entire area, destroying furniture, books, family photographs and important documents. Plumbing failures, roof leaks or disastrous storms—the cause doesn’t matter. No homeowner wants to have to deal with a flood. For some, … Read More »
