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Water damage can strike unexpectedly, wreaking havoc on attics, basements, and everything in between. When damage occurs, speedy restoration is essential—especially when it comes to addressing the risk of mold growth. ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning and Restoration has professionals who know water damage restoration and the need for early mitigation whenever possible, but are prepared to […]
Every summer across Pennsylvania, storms move over rural and urban areas alike. For the most part, these storms bring rains critical to halting drought, ending heat waves, and other benefits. However, some storms also have high winds, heavy rain, and lighting that can all lead to building damage or flooding. While most of these rainstorms […]
While most causes of severe water damage come from weather events like flooding, rainstorms, and hail, many other risks of water exposure in your home or business can occur year-round. Some of the most common sources of water damage caused by internal issues rather than weather are broken sump pumps, plumbing backups, and triggered sprinkler […]
Every spring and summer, the East Coast experiences a sharp increase in thunderstorms and rainfall, which often leads to some level of flooding. Due to its location at the end of major watershed areas, Pennsylvania has the highest rates of flooding out of all 50 states. Chester County experiences about 46 inches of rain annually, […]
There are many ways water can damage a building. For example, moisture can lead to mold growth and rot organic building materials; freezing water can burst pipes and crack concrete; and flooding can create stains and bad odors. The myriad ways water can compromise your building’s integrity and your quality of life is varied, but […]
Water damage to all types of buildings have many causes that can occur year-round. In the spring and summer, the risk of flooding increases with snow melt and heavy rainfall. The winter brings freezing temperatures that can burst pipes. At any time of the year, plumbing can back up, sump pumps can break, and many […]
As temperatures continue to fluctuate between above and below freezing, day and night, during the long winter months, your home can be at risk of cold-weather water damage from a variety of sources. The weather in southeastern Pennsylvania can be unpredictable in the winter. Atlantic coastal storms can bring sheets of ice and deep snow, […]
In most areas of the United States, homeowners only need to hold standard homeowners’ insurance plans to ensure protection against damages such as theft, fires, and storms. A standard homeowners’ insurance policy covers a wide range of typical damages that are expected in regions without frequent wildfires, floods, or severe storms. This typical coverage also […]
Since Hurricane Ida hit the east coast and Philadelphia regions about a year ago, the area is starting to see the long-term effects of flood damage. Long-term flood damage manifests in many ways, from structural to emotional. Hurricane Ida was a Category 4 Atlantic hurricane that led to several tornado outbreaks and severe flooding throughout […]
It’s been just over a year since the devastating effects of Hurricane Ida and the several subsequent tornadoes that tore through Pennsylvania and the east coast. The Category 4 Atlantic hurricane had sustained wind speeds of around 150 mph. In the Northeast U.S., the hurricane triggered a tornado outbreak that impacted large parts of Pennsylvania, […]