What is the Process of Flood Cleanup?
After the cleanup of the standing water, the professionals at Swift Restoration and Remodeling in Layton will then call for everything to be dried completely. If the professionals find belongings that can be salvaged, those items will be set aside, so they can be cleaned, disinfected, and dried thoroughly. If personal belongings are not salvageable, […]
Avoiding Property Water Damage
At Swift Restoration and Remodeling we love helping our clients when a water damage event occurs. However, we love helping our clients avoid water damage disasters even more. Don’t let a broken water line or leaking ceiling ruin your Layton home this winter season. Follow these water prevention/detection tips to prevent a wet and stressful […]
What are Ice Dams?
An ice dam is a block of ice that forms at the edge of a roof in winter temperatures. Ice dams typically form when the bottom layer of the snow on your roof melts from the warm temperature of your attic. The melted snow travels to the eave and freezes again, creating an ice dam. […]
Water Damage and Health Risks
Flooding and the resultant water damage that comes from it can bring to you a slew of problems. It can structurally damage your home and ruin your possessions. However, the hazards stemming from water damage are much more far-reaching than just to your home. There are many potential risks to your health that water damage […]
Tips on Salvaging Furniture after a Water Damage
Flooding can be a very stressful, very messy situation that we wouldn’t wish upon anyone. Not only is it time-consuming to clean up, but it also has a lot of potential to damage or completely ruin your personal items, appliances, other household items, and furniture. When sorting through the damages, it can be especially hard […]
Preventing Basement Flooding from Snow Melt
As temperatures begin to rise, all the snow we have received is going to melt. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that when this happens, the snow will turn to water, gallons, and gallons of water. This will put your basement at greater risk of flooding. How do I prevent the snow melt […]
Water Damage Cleanup: Fighting Back
Everyone know that moisture is going to be your number one enemy when it comes to water damage restoration and cleanup. The reason for this is because water can seep into small cracks in your home as well as working its way into just about any space possible This can be a huge problem to […]
Did Your Home Suffer From Winter Weather Damage?
When we were children we used to love when winter arrived. Building snowmen, getting into snowballs fights, and my personal favorite school snow days! As we get older we start to see the damage that the cold and the snow cause during the season. Winter can wreak havoc on a Utah home’s exterior. There […]
Benefits of Hiring a Water Damage Pro in Clearfield
Water damage is one of the most stressful things that a business owner in Clearfield can face. The bad part of water damage is that it can continue to cause damage as long as it remains untreated for quite sometime. For instance, development of mold, wood rotting, rusting of metallic materials as well as the […]
Water Damage: Basement Flooding
It’s no secret that basements are prone to flooding. They are the lowest levels of our homes, often have water heaters or washing machines that can leak or have a burst pipe, or poor landscaping can cause floodwaters to enter your home during severe weather. But what you do when your basement floods can have a […]