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 […]
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. […]
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 […]