Frozen and burst pipes in homes are more common than you might think. During the winter months, it’s important to watch the temperature and take preventative measures to make sure you don’t end up with frozen or even burst water pipes and potentially major water damage. Studies have shown that a good temperature threshold to […] Read More >
When it comes to buying a home, it pays to be cautious. Although they are not always required, a home inspection is much too important to forego as it’s essentially a safety net to protect you and help you know if you’re making the right investment and paying a fair price for the condition of […] Read More >
First Steps after a house fire or flood When the unthinkable happens, such as a house fire or major flooding, the immediate reaction for most of us in regards to our home and the aftermath would be an overwhelming feeling of anxiety accompanied by the question, “Where do I even begin?” Because the damage caused […] Read More >
Mold. It’s a word no one ever wants to hear…especially in connection to your own home or business. Many types of mold aren’t bad—in fact, mold spores are everywhere, both indoors and outdoors and all around us in the air we breathe, they’re just invisible to the naked eye. However, the mold that grows as […] Read More >
’ve ever had to use a laundromat or a community laundry room, you know just how convenient it is to have a washer and dryer in your own home. That is, until the washing machine decides to leak and cause water damage. And because washing machines use an average of 15 gallons each cycle—with older […] Read More >
In part 1 of water damage in your home, we focused on bathrooms and appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, and refrigerators. In part 2, will address other common areas, such as basements and roofs in a home or in a business where we commonly see water damage occur. BASEMENTS & CRAWL SPACES Basements and […] Read More >
Summer is almost over. The kids are getting ready to go back to school and before you know it the leaves will be changing on the trees. Fall arrives fast and it’s best to get your house ready for winter while the weather is still good. If you keep up with these tasks, it can […] Read More >
Here’s why mold should be removed by certified technicians at Water Extraction Experts We’ve seen it all too often. Water damage has occurred in a home or business and the water damage wasn’t handled properly allowing mold to grow. Even in the dry climates of Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming mold problems can happen. It […] Read More >
Storms can be severe in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. In the last few weeks, we’ve had hail the size of tennis balls, pouring rain, and tornados. Unfortunately, this type of weather is the reason many people have water damage to their home and property. Hail Damage Colorado and Wyoming can often have large hail […] Read More >
It happens more often than you would think. Someone gets distracted after they turn on the faucet and boom…they have a flooded kitchen or bathroom. It literally takes just a couple minutes to be standing in ankle deep water. “Last year we had a customer call us with a kitchen flooded,” said Doug, owner, and […] Read More >