Restoration Articles

As water pools outside a basement wall, the hydrostatic pressure increases. Eventually, this pressure can penetrate the basement wall, weakening it to the point of potential collapse.

When pipes freeze and then thaw, they expand and burst, unleashing large amounts of water. This cascade effect floods the property, causing significant damage and financial loss.

Unusually hot temperatures can dry out the soil around homes and commercial buildings. When a strong summer storm brings torrential rains, this can lead to flooding.

Winter in metro Detroit is unlike anywhere else in the United States. Our weather can be extreme and change without notice. Let’s explore the different types of disasters that can occur for homeowners and business owners in Michigan that require Emergency Restoration.

As the season changes from winter to spring, homeowners can expect an increased risk of basement flooding due to melting snowpack or heavy winter rains. Our water damage restoration team is here to help.

Black mold, or Stachybotrys chartarum, is a common and potentially harmful problem for both residential and commercial buildings, especially in damp climates like Michigan’s. This toxic fungus thrives in moist, unventilated areas, posing potential health risks and causing property damage.

Heavy rains in August left many Macomb County, Michigan homeowners with flooded basements and more. Torrential rainstorms caused intense downpours that overwhelmed drainage systems county-wide.

Various types of mold can form in your home or business, but black mold is the primary concern for most property owners. Contrary to the belief that black mold lays dormant for years before becoming active, it can actually germinate in just a few days. Within two to three weeks, it can become visible on walls and other structures.