Know What Your Policy Covers Some areas are more prone to flooding due to the surrounding geographical feature(s). A home or business may be in a known flood plain or might just have nearby features that cause or exacerbate flooding. For owners of these homes or businesses, getting flood insurance is one way to protect
Read MoreA wet basement can be a nightmare for homeowners. Water can sneak in without a sound and do extensive damage before it is even discovered. It’s important to be aware of the ways that water can find its way into your basement in order to prevent possible damage and be alert to warning signs.
Read MoreFloodplain Maps and the Risk for Flooding Floodplain maps are a helpful resource that alerts homeowners and commercial property owners to the potential danger of flooding before it happens. These maps show areas that may be prone to flooding during periods of heavy or persistent rain. However, a recent study shows that current Indiana floodplain
Read More“Out of sight, out of mind.” This saying is true of crawl spaces as homeowners can attest. If you don’t have a basement and your house is not built on a slab, then you probably have a crawl space (like around 15% of homes in America.) Yet most homeowners with a crawl space rarely give
Read MoreWinters can be hard on the homeowner. The cold, the wind, the ice, and the snow do their best to break down the exterior of a home and cause damage of one kind or another. Ice dams are an example of seemingly insignificant circumstances that can cause a disproportionate amount of damage to your home.
Read MoreFlooding and interior water damage is often swift and visible. It is an emergency that no one wants to deal with, but the urgency of the situation spurs homeowners or commercial property owners to get in immediate contact with a nearby water damage restoration company. While the urgent nature can create a stressful situation, it
Read MoreIf you have ever experienced a flooded basement, you understand the waves of emotion that are common to homeowners in this situation. Helplessness, uncertainty, fear. These feelings are understandable, but they aren’t particularly helpful. The best way to deal with a flooded basement is to focus on the priorities for getting back to normal life.
Read MoreWhen homeowners experience a flood, they are often forced to leave their home quickly. Maybe they had a chance to grab a treasured possession or maybe not. Perhaps they saw the extent of the damage being done or perhaps they just simply had to leave without knowing how bad it would be. Whatever the circumstances
Read MoreWater Damage Insurance Claim When you experience a water emergency in your home or business, you may start thinking immediately about your homeowners or commercial insurance and wondering whether the incident will be covered. The reality is that not every flood or water disaster is viewed the same from an insurance perspective. How and when
Read MoreA flood can happen during any season of the year and from so many different causes. However, as we enter the spring season, we know that floods are common this time of year. Increased rain, thunderstorms, and the melting of snow can all contribute to flooding outside, which can quickly lead to a water disaster
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