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The Most Common Causes of Water and Sewage Damage
Waking up at 3am to water pouring through your kitchen light fixture sounds like some surreal nightmare. You may even have to pinch yourself a few times before the reality sets in that this is actually happening. Sadly, this is a true story from one of our most recent customers.
How to Protect Your Home from Disasters
In September of 2024, Hurricane Helene reached north Georgia with surprising force. FOX 5 Atlanta reported that “as the floodwaters rose, almost 60 people were rescued from one apartment complex on Peachtree Park Drive in Buckhead.” It’s shocking when disasters strike our homes, and we typically don't ever expect it to happen to us—until it does.
Why Urgency Matters When Mitigating Water, Fire, or Sewage Damage
When your home is hit with a frozen pipe, overflowing sewage system, or even a fire—you don’t have time to waste. Acting quickly can save your home, your belongings, and your peace of mind.
Why We Install Custom Airtight Barriers During Remediation
Our custom-built plastic barriers seal off damaged areas with air purification devices to keep your home safe, clean, and protected during the remediation process, because we believe in treating every home and family like our own.
Water & Sewage Damage Remediation Tools: Phoenix Drying and Air Filtration
A single Phoenix Dehumidifier removes 80 pints of water per day. In comparison, you’d have to use about 56 rolls of paper towels to soak up that same amount of water. Trust us, we did the math ourselves.
Water & Sewage Damage Inspection Tools: Matterport 3D
While you may be more familiar with this technology being used in the real estate industry to allow for digital tours of homes and apartments, we’ve introduced it into our process for water, sewage, and fire damage restoration. These cameras have enabled our team to….
Water & Sewage Damage Inspection Tools: Protimeter
Another essential tool in our inspection arsenal is the Protimeter (crowd “oohs and ahhs”). It’s an important tool that helps us provide accurate and efficient inspections; so what is the Protimeter, how does it work, and why do we need it?
How Do I Know if the Water Damage is Serious?
You may be looking at the water in your home and wondering whether or not it’s a big deal. We understand the feeling. It can be difficult to judge how much intervention….
Water & Sewage Damage Inspection Tools: FLIR
A couple months ago, we had a homeowner reach out to us with buckling floors. Part of our inspection included using our Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) devices to quickly and precisely locate the leak without causing unnecessary damage. Amanda was...
What To Do in the Event of Water Damage
Water damage from a burst pipe, overflowing appliance, or sewage backup can immediately ruin your day, your week, your month, or even your year. It’s vital that you take quick and decisive action within the first 24 hours to mitigate any damage and follow a trusted and effective plan.
Are Sewer Backups Dangerous?
If you’re reeling from a recent sewer backup, we’re sure you’ve been wondering about the possible short and long-term effects on your home and health. At Provision Property Restoration, we’re experts on sewage emergencies and providing safe, efficient solutions. Read on to learn more about the causes and risks of sewer backups based on our industry knowledge and experience.
Benefits of Hiring Water Damage Restoration
Water Damage Restoration is a process that helps to return your home or business to its pre-loss state. This includes cleaning up and sanitizing the affected area. It also involves restoring structural stability and repairing water damaged materials.
How to Prepare for a Flood in Georgia
Flooding can cause significant damage to homes, businesses, and their contents. Fortunately, there are steps that can be taken to mitigate the damage that flooding can cause. The first step is to make your property safe. Make sure you clean up loose materials such as carpet and furniture. These items may become soaked in water or contain contaminates.
Hiring a Water Damage Restoration Service in Buford Georgia
Whether your home has been damaged by a natural disaster or an accident, you need to contact a professional water damage restoration service provider like Provision Property Restoration. They use advanced equipment to remove the water and disinfect the area and will also dispose of the damaged materials left behind.
Need Water Clean Up in Buford, GA?
Getting rid of standing water is an important aspect of cleaning up a building or area. There are many different ways to remove water from a building. The first step is to remove all porous and semi-porous materials from the building. This is necessary to prevent polluted runoff from entering the building.
Steps to Take When Your Home Is Affected by Water Damage
There are many steps to take when your home is affected by Water Damage. The first step is to remove any affected materials. You should replace any structurally-damaged items. You should also remove any damaged decorative items. Your insurance company should cover the cost of this. Once the cleanup is done, you can begin to assess the damage.
How Can Restoration Companies Help You With Water Damage?
If you’ve had water damage in your property, a good restoration company can help you save thousands of dollars. Water damage restoration is an intricate process that requires dedicated customer service departments to properly handle your property. When you hire a restoration company, you can rest assured that your property will be cleaned and restored to its original condition.
How to Choose a Flood Restoration Service in Buford Georgia
If you have flooded your home, or have experienced any kind of water damage, it is important to contact a Flood Restoration Service as soon as possible. Water damage can take months, or even years, to completely repair. However, if you plan ahead, you can minimize the impact of a flood by having your home temporarily vacated while the restoration process is underway.
The First Steps of Flood Damage Restoration in Buford GA
During a flood, the first step in the restoration process is to contact a flood damage restoration service. Companies like Provision Property Restoration are available around the clock, so you can call us anytime. In most cases, we will advise you to stay away from the affected area while the restoration process takes place, especially if there’s been any electrical damage or contaminated water.
What You Should Know About Water Damage in Buford GA
When it comes to water damage restoration, there are a few things you should know. These include: Structural drying, Dehumidification, Cleaning, and IICRC certification. These are important for a professional restoration company like Provision Property Restoration to perform the best job possible. These steps should be taken to prevent further damage to your property.