Your Step-By-Step Guide For Surviving A Flooded Home
Flooding is a serious problem thousands of homeowners encounter each year. Taking on the mess and devastation left in the wake of a flood can be an intimidating process. To help you be prepared to deal with a flood if it ever happens to you, below is a simple guide for what you should do […]
When Disaster Strikes – Responding To Flood Damage
There are a lot of things that need to be taken care of following a house flood in your Layton home. We at Swift understand that it can be completely overwhelming when trying to decide how to respond. The following list will help you respond quickly, keep water damage to a minimum, and make the […]
What to do after a flood
There are a lot of things that need taken care of following a house flood in your Layton establishment, and it can be completely overwhelming when trying to decide how to respond. We at Swift Restoration provided a list to help you respond quickly, keep water damage to a minimum, and make the cleanup and […]
Should You Get Flood Insurance?
According to FEMA, floods are the nations most common natural disaster. Surprisingly though, flood damage is rarely covered under homeowners or renters insurance policies. Utah is considered to be a desert state, with low yearly rainfall amounts in comparison to other states. As a result, flooding is typically not high on the list of concerns […]
What to Salvage After Water Damage
When your Layton home and personal belongings sustain water damage, how can you tell if they can be repaired or if they have to be replaced? It can be devastating to have to throw out valued belongings, but hanging onto water-damaged property can lead to mold growth. At Swift Restoration and Remodeling, we want to […]
When Pipes Burst
When pipes burst or break in your home, you are going to have a major water disaster on your hands. After you have called a plumber and are able to stop the water flow, you need to contact a professional water remediation company that can completely extract the water and dry any area affected. If […]
Does Your Basement Need Water Damage Repairs?
Unfinished basements can be a little bit scary. In fact, many people admit that they prefer to ignore that space altogether and only venture down there twice a year; once to bring holiday decorations up and once more to take them back down again. However, basements should not be ignored completely, especially because they are […]
Floods: Seek Pro Help
In the blink of an eye, your day can be completely changed. Flooding often comes suddenly. Your life is quickly changed by the new stress of needing to clean up after flood damage. You may not know where to begin, but there is no reason to panic. As quickly as the flood occurred, professionals like […]
Crazy Flooding In Utah
Much of Utah is located in a desert climate. However, when it does rain, often the terrain contributes to flooding. Here in Utah, we can experience some of the most unusual types of floods in the United States: Alluvial Fan Flooding In semi-arid mountain environments with a lot of sediment, “alluvial fans” can develop at […]
My Basement is Flooding—Now What?
We’ve all had a moment of panic where we can’t remember if we locked the door, unplugged the hair curler, or turned off the running water. However, in most cases, we comfort ourselves in thinking that the disasters related to these mistakes are rare and only happen to other people. Statistics show that 98% of […]