More Ways To Winter Water Damage Proof Your Home

Welcome back to the second part of our tips on how to winter water damage proof your home in Florida! Last week, we went over some ways including doing inspections, fixing cracks, insulating pipes and upgrading your attic insulation.  Here are some more ways you can keep your property dry and warm during the cooler winter months in the Tampa Bay.

If you have a gas-log fireplace instead of a traditional wood burning fireplace, be aware that gas-burning appliances in your home give off Carbon Monoxide.  Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions exactly when using your gas-burning fireplace or any other type of gas-burning appliance. To further protect you and your family, install a carbon monoxide detector and follow the manufacturer’s directions. Finally, if the damper in your chimney has been blocked open to accommodate gas log fumes, a way to alleviate heat loss and prevent drafts is by installing glass doors in front of your fireplace. Please note that doors may remain closed when the fireplace is not in use but must remain open during use.
Even though Florida and the Tampa Bay area does not fall victim to snow and ice, there are a few things you can do to weatherproof the outside of your home as well.

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For more information on how to protect your home during the winter and prevent water damage, please contact the experts at Mold Remediation Tampa . com.

Mobile home water damage Land O' Lakes

When it comes to water damage, often people think about houses and commercial buildings. It is rare that the words “mobile home” come to mind. However, flooding doesn’t choose its victims. Mobile homes are equally at risk for water damage and maybe even more so for mold growth.


Recently, we received a water damage emergency call on a Saturday afternoon. Mobile homeowner Jack* returned from a grocery shopping trip to discover his mobile home had been flooded. He quickly called 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT and we sent an emergency restoration team to the site in Land O’ Lakes, Florida.

When our team arrived, we quickly figured out that most of the flooding was localized to the bathroom and hallway. This was good because the damage was severe. To properly be able to dry out the home, we would have to completely remove the vinyl flooring in both areas. Fortunately, only a small amount of carpet in the living room and bedroom was affected and we were able to dry the carpet out without removing it.

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Need help with mobile home flood damage?

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Broken Pipe Water Damage Tarpon Springs Mold

As a 24/7 water damage restoration company, we deal with situations that range from mild to gross.  Recently, we dealt with a case that some might think unimaginable.

We received a call to inspect a home for mold.  While we frequently get calls for mold inspections, we rarely walk into a home so overtaken by mold as this house was.

From the exterior, the home looked great.  A nice looking Florida style home nestled near the beautiful beaches of Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs.



Unfortunately, this pleasant exterior was covering up something awful inside.

Mold.  Everywhere.

There was mold in the hallway, in the living room, in both bedrooms, in the kitchen,in both bathrooms and even in the garage.  This is a serious situation.

First off, what happened to cause all the mold?

Find out here: Mold Remediation Tarpon Springs

Protect Your Home From Winter Water Damage

When people think of Florida, they think of sunny beaches and hot weather. Many don’t realize that we actually have more wet days than dry and that it actually gets cold here during the winter months!



Indeed, it does get cold in Florida. When temperatures drop, the humidity in the air can make it feel colder than it actually is! A little research tells us that humidity conducts heat away from the body during cooler weather (and conversely, conducts heat to the body during warm weather).

Interestingly, it has been stated that 53°F is the magical number where humidity will make the temperature seem colder or warmer depending on whether the temperature is higher or lower than this number. Winter months get sun-loving Tampa Bay residents out of their shorts and into sweaters and scarves.

 

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Prevent Water Damage From A Leaky Roof

To follow up on last week’s article on how roof leaks cause water damage, here are other steps homeowners can take to prevent water damage from roof leaks.



Other steps homeowners can take is to ensure their chimneys are properly fit into the roof.  Any holes in the chimney mortar should be filled to prevent water from entering the house.  Also, there should be adequate flashing at the base of the chimney.  Flashing acts as a seal between the roof and the chimney.  Flashing also accommodates movement between the brick of the chimney stack and the rock.  A certified roofing inspector can provide an inspection of your chimney for you.

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To learn more about how to protect your home from water damage, please contact the experts at Mold Remediation Spring Hill . com.

New Port Richey Volkswagen Ribbon Cutting

Thank you to the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce for having 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT 24/7 Water Damage Restoration at the Volkswagen of New Port Richey ribbon cutting ceremony.  It was a privilege to be there for an awesome event!

Here are some photos we took of the event:

Water damage inspector Chris with general manager for the dealership, Ruben Santiago, to Chris’ right and an executive from Volkswagen

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To learn more about 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT and our water damage restoration services, please contact us at www.drymeout.com.

Roof Leaks Cause Water Damage Spring Hill

Recently, we got a call about water damage Spring Hill thanks to a leaky roof.  There are some steps homeowners can take to prevent the flooding and damage associated with a leaking roof so we wanted to share them with you today!



A major source of water damage and house floods is due to leaky roofs. Maintaining your roof is an important step towards keeping your house dry; unfortunately, homeowners aren’t always savvy to what is needed to maintain a roof.

Water damage restoration companies across the country deal with water damage due to leaking roofs on a daily basis. Roof leaks are a primary cause of house floods and are caused by a few different reasons. Damage from storms and hurricanes can affect the functionality of your roof. Likewise, wear and tear from age also affects your roof. Typically, anything that can cause damage to a shingle, like wind, can cause your roof to deteriorate in places and thus create areas where water can seep into your house.

Find out more sources of deterioration here: Roof Leaks Cause Water Damage Spring Hill

Water Damage, Mold and Mildew New Port Richey

Have you ever wondered: what is the difference between mold and mildew?



Often, we hear the words mold and mildew used in sync – especially when it comes to water damage. Cleaning products especially brag about their ability to remove mold and mildew. But what exactly is mildew anyways and how does it relate to mold?

If you do any research, you may discover that the information out there tends to contradict itself. There are generally two schools of thought concerning mold and mildew: 1) mold and mildew are the same or 2) mold and mildew are not the same. New Port Richey Mold Remediation leans towards the school that believes that mold and mildew are not the same substance. Let’s break it down.

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For easy ways to control mold yourself, visit Mold Remediation New Port Richey . com for some great tips and ideas.  If you feel like the mold growing in your home is too much for you to handle, you can always call us to perform a mold inspection. Our mold inspectors will be able to determine the severity of the mold growth and advise you on the actions needed to properly remediate your property.

Water Damage New Port Richey Flooded House

When you are in the water damage restoration industry, the saying “If it’s not one thing, it’s another” really does apply.  Fortunately, we are lucky to have only the best and most skilled water damage technicians working for us.  Whatever the problem, 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT can handle it.  No job is too big or to small.  In the case of a New Port Richey home over the weekend, though, the job was definitely big.

Our 24/7 on call team go the call at 1 AM. The homeowners came home to a flooded house.  Never what you want to come home to, especially at one o’clock in the morning! We immediately sent out the emergency water damage crew and just in time! By the time our techs arrived on site, the flood had reached out across the house!

We first had to figure out what was causing the flooding and quickly put a stop to it.  We could tell that the water was coming from a closet near the laundry room.  Upon opening the closet, we immediately saw that the water heater had broke and water had leaked out everywhere: the closet, the laundry room, the entire kitchen and one bedroom.


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If you have any questions on how to prevent flooding or need help with water damage, please contact us day or night at 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT.  Remember: A dry home is a happy home!

House Flood Damage Valrico Emergency

Recently, 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT received an emergency after hours call from a concerned home owner regarding flood damage in Valrico, Florida.  This city.  This quaint city located in Hillsborough County has been a hot bed of water damage activity of the last month!

The home owner had returned from an evening out to an almost entirely flooded home! He was shocked that so much water could have filled his house in the short time he had been out (three hours!).  We immediately sent out our emergency water mitigation team to inspect and begin the urgent restoration process.

Upon arriving to the Valrico three-bedroom home, our team quickly realized this would be a big job.  Almost the entire house was flooded! The single level home had flood water in all three bedrooms, the kitchen, the casual dining area, the formal dining room, the guest bathroom and finally the living room.  What a mess! We would have to separate our team into two units: one unit would work on the flood damage while the other unit would investigate and stop the source of the water flow.


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If you have any questions on how to protect your home from flooding or water damage, please contact the insurance specialists at 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT! We are standing by 24/7.