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Storm Damage Recovery

Storm Damage Recovery in Oakland and Macomb County

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SERVING CLINTON TOWNSHIP, NOVI, WARREN, WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, FARMINGTON HILLS, WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, STERLING HEIGHTS & ROCHESTER HILLS

If your home has been devastated by storm damage, exposure to the elements may greatly increase the amount of storm damage recovery costs. Furthermore, dripping water from ceilings, cave-ins or mold in attic spaces are all real property damage issues. As a result of delaying fixes after storm damage, your home or property may require costly repairs. Time is of the essence, but where do you start?

The weather in the Oakland and Macomb County area is often quite variable and sometimes extreme. From occasional floods to thunderstorms. High winds, and heavy snowfalls. There are plenty of threats to your property and its contents to go around. If a severe storm has caused water damage, roof damage, or other problems, it’s important to address them quickly to prevent long-term damage to your building.

At Advance Restoration, we can help. We offer a variety of storm damage restoration and recovery services. For example, our team provides anything from debris removal to structural drying, roof repair to content restoration. We work with both commercial and residential customers. We have been serving Oakland and Macomb County for over 15 years for storm damage restoration. Our experts have the knowledge and equipment to help you recover from storm damage quickly while preventing problems that could result in extensive renovations later.

Has your home or business been damaged during a flood or storm? Don’t wait for it to become worse—contact Advance Restoration today at 877-581-9176 for fast, professional storm damage recovery services. We are available 24/7 throughout cities like Clinton Township, Novi, Warre and the rest of Oakland and Macomb County, Michigan.

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Avoid Water Damage

5 Tips You Can Use Now To Avoid Water Damage Later

 

April showers bring May flowers. Although a little water never hurt anybody, a downpour can cause unwanted water damage like roof leaks or water in your basement. Never fear, maintain your home with these smart tips to avoid water damage and you’ll be safe and dry.

Clean your gutters. Keep gutters clear of debris and damage-free by directing water away from your house with the use of downspout extensions.

Cover your wells. Use plastic covers to keep rain out of your window wells — to prevent a wet basement.

Repair Roof. Give your roof a once-over seasonally to make sure you don’t have any missing shingles, repair any damage and keep your flashing sealed to keep water running off the roof, not into your home.

Strong Foundation. Angle the ground away from our foundation and plant landscaping at least 3 feet from your foundation to keep water from seeping in. Be sure to police your foundation for cracks and keep them filled to avoid water damage.

Pump maintenance. Check your sump pump regularly—they only work to avoid mishaps if they are functioning properly. Call a professional if your sewer backs up.

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Flooded Basement Nightmares Leaving You Sleepless?

Here’s how to cope with the disaster of flooded basement cleanup

  1. Take Action Quickly. The longer water sits in your flooded basement, the more damage is done and the more it costs to for basement flood cleanup. Go to step 2 immediately!
  1. Call a Pro. You can try to clean up water and sewage yourself, but why? Call a professional. It’s much easier on the nose to use an expert and you can rest assured the water won’t come back or grow nasty mold.
  1. Don’t Step Into Standing Water! If you can safely access the power, turn it off or call a professional to be safe. Never walk into a flooded basement that can potentially carry an electrical charge. Walking into standing water with hot wires could shock you or worse electrocute! Once the water is pumped out, protect yourself with gloves, rubber boots, eye protection, and masks if you choose to survey the damage.
  1. Don’t Assume Your Covered. All home insurance does not cover flood repairs. Play it safe and check before you experience a flooded basement, or call your insurance carrier and discuss your flood coverage.
  1. Take Photos. If you can safely navigate the water in your flooded basement knowing the power is off, take videos and photos of the damage and back them up so that you can present them to your cleanup professional for insurance purposes. Most professionals will take a full range of photos themselves but it’s always good to get some before water recedes.
  1. Hire the Right Pro. There are a lot of restoration services out there, most do a great job but a guy with a truck and a fan is not good enough. Using the proper techniques, drying the home long enough, thoroughly enough, or failing to properly handle drywall with the correct treatment method can put your property at risk for nasty mold and mildew adding to your damage and bottom line. Do your homework and hire a professional with water damage experience that is certified by IICRC.

How we can help

Advance Restoration serves clients for water damage cleanup throughout Oakland and Macomb County. We provide 24/7 emergency services for sewage backups, roof leaks, wet basements, washing machine floods, refrigerator line leaks, flood from storm damage, burst pipes, and more. Our technicians have unmatched technical excellence in IICRC standards, the gold standard developed to provide the highest quality concepts, and procedures recognized in the cleaning and restoration industry. For free estimate call 877-363-7462.

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Repair Water Damage-What does it Cost?

The average cost to repair water damage from category 1 water damage averages about $2,592 according to HomeAdvisor.com.  As licensed professionals, we can determine the cause and extent of the damage by categorizing and classifying the damage, which are two of the largest factors in providing an accurate estimate and final bill.

To avoid extensive repairs and restoration, preventative measures immediately after the damage occurs is key. Moisture left untreated can cause mold spores to grow and standing water increases the scope of the cleanup. Imagine your belongings sitting in water or exposed to moisture 24/7. The damage water can cause is enormous considering the amount of shear contents most home or businesses have inside their dwellings. Water can permeate places the eye cannot see, causing structural damage as well.

Whatever the cause or cost to repair water damage, documenting the damage for your insurance claim is important. Our team will document each and every item that was touched by water. A complete documentation includes drawings of the affected area, list of all affected items, and photographs of the damaged area. Contacting a professional immediately to diagnose, document, and determine the cause and extent of damages can save you thousands of dollars.

Our IICRC certified water damage experts are on standby to dispatch to your home or business to begin your repairs immediately. Our team will work alongside your insurance carrier to ensure you received the best possible outcome. A property loss can be overwhelming and that is what a professional restoration company can help to overcome. We are experts at handling property loss claims. We have working relationships with all property insurance carriers.

If you’ve got water damage in Macomb or Oakland County? Call Advance Restoration now for 24/7 emergency response service. We are open to receive calls 365 days of the year.

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3 Most Common Causes of Water Damage

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Many factors contribute to the destruction of water leakage in your home or business. Water can literally destroy hardwood flooring, drywall and important documents and electronics. Three of the most common causes of water damage are outlined below along with and some helpful tips for staying dry.

Extreme Temperatures Can Cause Water Damage

Changes in temperature that are extreme can cause pipes to crack, burst and leak. While we know this is common in consistently cold climates, burst pipes can happen with any type of temperature change that is extreme enough even in warmer climate zones.

Tip: Hot water temperatures can weaken your pipes over time so stay away from higher heat settings for this reason and protect your pipes by insulating them from the elements. 

Rusted Plumbing and Water 

Copper and steel pipes used in older home construction put your pipes at a higher level of risk. Rust accumulates and can block the flow of water in pipes allowing rust to take hold and weaken the structure of pipes causing erosion and consequently leaks.

Tip: Have a professional plumber give your pipes a tune up every 2-3 years to make sure the connections are secure and pipes are in good condition.

Water Damage and the Natural Settling of Foundations

The natural settling of your home or property can cause cracks in the wall of your foundation causing water to seep through causing flooded basements or crawl spaces. Pipes can be displaced during times when settling is taking place causing them to weaken, crack, or even break leading to water damage or flooding.

Tip: Checking the walls of your foundation once a year can help to ward off any issues. If you find cracks upon inspection, contact an expert to determine how widespread the issue is and repair damage a timely manner to ward off unwanted water disasters.

Looking for help with water damage, contact the water damage experts—Advance Restoration.