How To Cleanup Sewage Backup In Basement
If you have a sewage backup in your basement, there is an immediate risk to your health and safety. Shut off power and gas to the affected area before entering to do any cleanup. Dress in personal protective equipment including goggles, a mask, boots, gloves, and waterproof clothing. Next, prevent the sewage smell from spreading […]
How Long Does It Take for Pipes to Unfreeze?
By the time your pipes have frozen, you have a dire situation. “How long does it take for pipes to unfreeze?” might feel like anyone’s guess. You can choose to wait and hope for rising temperatures to solve the issue or you can take steps to speed up the process. We don’t recommend the waiting […]
How To Get Rid Of Sewer Gas Smells In Your House
Getting rid of sewage odors in your home starts with the easier to detect causes. The first place to check is the water trap, sometimes called a P-trap or S-trap. They can be located near floor drains and underneath sinks and toilets. If the sink or toilet has not been used for a while, it […]
Sewer Gas Poisoning Symptoms
Can sewer gas make you sick? Yes, exposure to sewer gas can have many negative health effects. Signs or symptoms of sewer gas exposure may include tiredness, irritated eyes, coughing, nausea, shortness of breath, headaches, irritability, memory issues, or dizziness. With higher concentrations of sewer gas, the health effects can be severe and may include […]
How To Stop Roof Leaks In Heavy Rain
There are many reasons that roofs and ceilings leak during heavy rain. Past weather events may have damaged or removed your shingles, you may have clogged gutters, holes may have developed in your roof, or your roof may be at its expiration point. Leaky ceilings may have some of the same causes as leaky roofs […]
How Long Does It Take To Dry Out Water Damage?
When water damage happens, homeowners are often left wondering how long it takes to dry out a house after flooding. The answer to this question is, “it depends.” Drying out a home after water damage depends on several factors including the extent of the water intrusion, the size of the area affected, and the equipment used […]
How To Unfreeze & Thaw Out Frozen Pipes
As soon as you know that your pipes are frozen, the first thing you will need to do is open the faucet, just slightly to release any built-up pressure. Next, you will want to begin close to the faucet and use hot towels, a hairdryer, a portable space heater, or a heat lamp to get […]
Signs Of A Collapsed Sewer Line
Signs of a collapsed sewer line may include frequent clogs in multiple household drains. If you detect the smell of sewage in your house, that is another sign that you may have a collapsed sewer line. Other indications of a collapsed sewer line may be unusually green patches in your lawn if the sewage has […]
Why Does My House Smell Like Sewage?
Your home is your castle. Some would even say your sanctuary. But if your home smells like sewage, can you really relax and feel at ease? If there is a sewer odor in your house, it is almost always related to a plumbing problem. If it is a clogged pipe or drain, you may be […]
Emergency Water Damage Mitigation & Restoration
Discovering that water has caused damage to your home or property can leave you feeling frustrated, worried about the extent of the damage, and afraid that your property will never return to normal. We understand, our certified water mitigation and restoration technicians, some of who have decades of experience, have worked with clients who were […]