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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]