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 […]
4 Steps You Can Take While Waiting For A Water Damage Repair Company
When water damage strikes your home, every minute is crucial. As more time passes, the damage left by the undesired water increases, so time is of the essence. The first thing you should do is contact a local water damage restoration company. Although most water damage repair companies offer their services to you in a […]
3 Categories Of Flood Water
If you have ever had a flood in your home, your first reaction is probably to try and fix the problem. You’ll likely go looking for the source of the flood, or jump in trying to save your belongings from being ruined. However, you should look and think critically before you leap to handle your […]
Narrow Your Focus On Kitchen Design
Once you decide that you want to refresh the kitchen, magazines, home improvement shows and Pinterest will hijack your dreams. Since the kitchen is the ‘heart of your home’ you want to include all the latest, most convenient, most stylish features. But after an extravagant daydream, you will need to get serious about maximizing the […]
Water Damage And Basement Bugs
Two things no one ever wants in their basement are water damage and unwanted pests. With that being the case, the two coming at the same time is bad news for you! Unfortunately, excess water and water damage in your basement are likely to invite these insects into your basement. We at Swift Restore in […]
What’s Hot And What’s Not
Over the past few decades, the kitchen has transformed from a room you wanted to keep hidden in the back of your home to a focal point where you spend most of your time creating new memories. The kitchen has undergone quite the metamorphism from the caterpillar to the butterfly. As the kitchen has become […]
How To Prevent Basement Flooding From A Storm
Hopefully the term “flooded basement” doesn’t trigger PTSD, because basement flooding in the Layton area is not a rare occurrence. With the onslaught of summer rains, the likelihood that your basement may flood increases. In order to prevent a potential mishap, we’ve compiled a list of reliable tips and tricks to ensure your basement remains […]
Repairing Your Home After A Flood
When a flood happens inside your home, there are many different areas of the home that can be affected. Water damage from floods can destroy your home’s structure, carpet, flooring, and more. Electrical problems often occur after home flooding and there are many steps that need to be taken to start repairing the damage the […]
How to Avoid Water Damage in a Storage Room
The most common places to store your precious belongings are in attics and basements. These also happen to be the places that are typically hit first and hardest with water damage. Attics will receive a beating if you have a leaky roof and basements have countless causes for flooding. So if you have a home […]