Home Water Damage And Repairs From Ice Dams
Much of Utah is located in a desert climate. However, when it does rain, often the terrain contributes to flooding, deep freezes and winter water damage and repairs. The roofs that protect our homes from wind, rain and snow can actually cause another expensive problem — ice dams. Since they typically damage the attic area […]
Water Damage Repair Tips For Every Homeowner
When something goes wrong, the natural instinct for someone is to repair it immediately. This includes things like, going to the salon to fix broken nails, going to a therapist to fix a broken relationship, or going into the car repair to fix your vehicle. The same applies when you experience water damage in your […]
Water Damage Cleanup From Non-Weather Related Events In Layton
Water damage is both an expensive and common problem. Here in Layton, we have our fair share of precipitation. Utah averages 20 inches of rain, and 54 inches of snow, per year. However, man made and mechanical problems like pipe bursts and broken appliances account for the majority of the sources of water damage in […]
Water Damage And Your Property – How Your Property Is At Risk
Water can cause significant damage to your Layton property in a very short amount of time. Because of the fluidity of water, it can easily, and quickly, spread and permeates everything it comes into contact with. What may start out as a seemingly small leak can turn into drastic flooding in no time at all. […]
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 […]