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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]