Only second to your roof, ceilings provide much needed overhead protection from the elements, extreme temperatures, and debris floating in the air. They also hold insulation in and keep unsightly beams and pipes undercover. While you may not give your home’s ceilings much thought day to day, when they start to show signs of ceiling damage, they are sure to move up the priority list. Types of Ceiling Damage Ceiling damage can present itself in a few different ways: ● Ceiling stains: If … [Read more...]
DRS Assisting with Hurricane Harvey Cleanup
DRS Immediate Response Team is Currently Assisting with Cleanup from Hurricane Harvey DRS Disaster Restoration Service is currently assisting the Victoria and Rockport, TX areas with water damage cleanup due to the widespread damages of Hurricane Harvey. Please call 877-280-7961 to get on our first-come first-serve list. We are assisting homeowners and businesses with water and storm damages due to the hurricane. DRS is a DKI Member Company What is the DKI Network you ask? The … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Prevent Sewer Backup in Your Home
Damaging floors, walls, furniture, appliances, electrical systems, and other home possessions, sewage back ups can be a serious problem. Making it even worse are the costs associated with such destruction, which often aren’t covered by average homeowners insurance policies without the addition of a specific rider. Even with complete financial coverage, a sewage backup is something better to avoid. Not only does it create a stinky, awful mess, but also increases risk of exposing you and your … [Read more...]
Buyer Beware: After-Storm Contractor Scams
If Mother Nature didn’t do ample damage with heavy rains, lightning, and hail, get ready to weather another storm in the way of contractor scams. As if there wasn’t enough to deal with in terms of flooding, downed trees, torn-off shingles, and cracked siding, now you have to put your trust (and money!) in the hands of a complete stranger. What Could Go Wrong? Simply put: A lot. When you need a contractor to help you respond to storm damage, the goal is to find someone who is skilled, licensed, … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Take When a Flood Is Forecasted
Storms are one thing to prepare for, but what about when a flood is forecasted? Heavy rainstorms are notorious for leaving many areas flooded and some counties declaring states of emergency. Basements, homes, schools, and commercial buildings are left with such extensive flooding that the remaining mess isn’t quite so easy to clean. Complicating matters even more are rising river and lake levels that may cause more near-future flooding and water damage. Prevent Flood Damage Hindsight is … [Read more...]