Since water damage is one of the most common causes of damage in homes across the country, it is sadly more a matter of when, not if. Water damage cannot be completely avoidable, but water damages can be cleaned up if you know how to respond correctly. While water damage is unavoidable, these three common […]
If you have ever walked into your home and immediately found a flood, you understand how overwhelming it is. With dozens of thoughts running through your head, it can be difficult to know what to do first. We at Southeast Restoration Group in Athens want you to be able to calmly assess the situation and […]
From dealing with the initial shock of a flood, to hiring a water damage restoration contractor and dealing with your insurance company, water damage restoration is a long process. To help you be prepared for that process if your home is ever flooded, we have listed each of those steps below. That way, you can […]
Water damage cleanup is one of the most common reasons people make claims on their home insurance. Burst pipes, leaky appliances and flooded basements are always a terrible surprise. As you stand in your living room or kitchen, surveying the aftermath, your next question is “what are the chances that we need to replace the […]
If you have access to any sort of social media, you will see news articles about all sorts of disasters happening around the world. Water disasters are among the worst. Water damage is no funny business. Any time water hits, it causes devastating results and requires complex water damage repair. When water damage happens, it […]
We need water to survive. As useful and necessary as water is to us, it can also be detrimental to our health and property. When water enters a home or business, water damage almost immediately occurs. If left untreated, the damage will spread and become increasingly more dangerous. Depending on where the water came from, […]
Water damage is one of the most common, and sometimes most devastating, disasters that can occur within a home. Anything you can to do prevent water damage from devastating your home is well worth the effort. Fortunately, you can prevent the vast majority of water damage incidences by being proactive and alert. Below are five […]
While water heaters are built to last, even the best ones can leak. Water damage caused by leaking water heaters in Columbus can be detrimental, and many times begin as a slow leak that can go unnoticed for days until the problem becomes severe. As a home or business owner, there are some signs you […]
When you hear that there’s rain in the forecast, do you excitedly anticipate a relaxing day indoors as a gentle shower traces a path down the outside of your windows? Or, do you start to round up the buckets and towels to cleanup up the water that will inevitably leak inside? Leaking windows lead to […]
Your bed might be your favorite place in the house – if your bed has suffered from water damage, you have a big problem. Mattresses are one of the most difficult pieces of furniture to dry after a flood or water event. Although the prices vary widely, the average cost of a replacement mattress will […]