Your Step-By-Step Guide For Surviving A Flooded Home
Flooding is a serious problem thousands of homeowners encounter each year. Taking on the mess and devastation left in the wake of a flood can be an intimidating process. To help you be prepared to deal with a flood if it ever happens to you, below is a simple guide for what you should do […]
What to do after a flood
There are a lot of things that need taken care of following a house flood in your Layton establishment, and it can be completely overwhelming when trying to decide how to respond. We at Swift Restoration provided a list to help you respond quickly, keep water damage to a minimum, and make the cleanup and […]
Floods: Seek Pro Help
In the blink of an eye, your day can be completely changed. Flooding often comes suddenly. Your life is quickly changed by the new stress of needing to clean up after flood damage. You may not know where to begin, but there is no reason to panic. As quickly as the flood occurred, professionals like […]
Crazy Flooding In Utah
Much of Utah is located in a desert climate. However, when it does rain, often the terrain contributes to flooding. Here in Utah, we can experience some of the most unusual types of floods in the United States: Alluvial Fan Flooding In semi-arid mountain environments with a lot of sediment, “alluvial fans” can develop at […]
3 Categories Of Flood Water
If you have ever had a flood in your home, your first reaction is probably to try and fix the problem. You’ll likely go looking for the source of the flood, or jump in trying to save your belongings from being ruined. However, you should look and think critically before you leap to handle your […]
How To Prevent Basement Flooding From A Storm
Hopefully the term “flooded basement” doesn’t trigger PTSD, because basement flooding in the Layton area is not a rare occurrence. With the onslaught of summer rains, the likelihood that your basement may flood increases. In order to prevent a potential mishap, we’ve compiled a list of reliable tips and tricks to ensure your basement remains […]
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, […]
Identifying And Restoring Flood Damage
Flood damage can have devastating effects on any home or business. Water damaged property can be the result of natural disasters, plumbing leaks, faulty appliances, damaged building exterior (roofing, siding, foundation, etc.), or neglect. If left alone, a home or business damaged by water can develop serious structural weaknesses and health-threatening hazards. Telltale Signs of […]
Frequent Causes of Basement Water Damage
It’s shouldn’t be a surprise that water damage frequently occurs in the basement of homes. It is the lowest level of the home, there are several sources for the water come from, and it is sometimes an area that is not frequently visited, so signs of water damage are sometimes missed until it’s too late. […]