As we enjoy the last days of summer and with the chill of autumn just around the corner, now is the time to start preparing your home–inside and out–for the colder months ahead. Most of our recommendations can be completed by the average homeowner. If you don’t feel comfortable doing any of these things on […] Read More >
Disinfection Services for Northern Colorado, Albuquerque & Santa Fe New Mexico, and Southeastern Wyoming COVID-19 has created a lot of change for us all, as well as worrying situations. We all want to the businesses and areas we visit are free of COVID-19. The virus is spreading throughout the United States, and people are rightfully […] Read More >
A sippy cup of juice that leaks. A glass of water knocked over from the coffee table. A coffee cup that takes a tumble. We’ve all been there…most likely several times. When it comes to these kinds of spills in your carpeted living space, sopping up a bit of liquid doesn’t take more than a […] Read More >
COVID-19 has been a part of our reality for a few months now. And while mask-wearing and carrying sanitizer may feel second nature now, it’s vitally important to remember all of the recommended best practices to keep ourselves, our families, and our employees and customers safe—especially as counties begin to phase reopening and businesses start […] Read More >
Whether it’s snow, heavy rain, or flood water, protecting your home from water damage goes beyond just having four sturdy walls and a well-built roof. The other half the battle has to do with the characteristics of the property around your home and how that could affect your house during extreme weather. Here are 5 […] Read More >
With the weather warming up and outdoor house projects moving into high gear, now’s the perfect time to not only spruce up your property but also protect your home itself from basement flooding. Heavy rain during summer thunderstorms can easily find its way into basements, and a few simple outdoor projects can help keep your […] Read More >
Protect your employees, protect your customers, and protect your business with Water Extraction Experts disinfecting service. Your business is people. During this time of Coronavirus outbreaks all over the United States and worldwide, now more than ever we must put the health and safety of your employees and customers first. Water Extraction Experts disinfecting service […] Read More >
For most people, the crawlspace is among the last places of their home they want to visit—dirt or rock-filled floor, cobwebs, and the potential for spiders, bugs, and even rodents. While this was once considered the optimal condition for a crawl space—keeping the area as similar to the outdoors as possible—that thought has drastically changed. […] Read More >
By now it’s a fact that the coronavirus is not only here in the U.S. but in most states across the country. While there is no need to panic, it’s important to still take appropriate measures and each do our part to keep ourselves, our families, and our communities as safe and healthy as possible. […] Read More >
Ice Dams Can be a BIG problem in Northern Colorado and Wyoming. Ice dams are mounds of ice that form along the edge of a roof. While the icicles that hang from them may add an extra festive look to your wintertime holiday décor, these packs of ice can cause major damage to your roof […] Read More >
If your sink overflows in your kitchen or bathroom, it can make a huge, wet mess to clean up. If you don’t catch it time you can have flooding that can affect your floors, your cabinets, and your walls. Since sink water is considered gray water (unclean), you should also be considered with issues such as […] Read More >
Swamp coolers offer an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional air conditioning systems. And while the operating costs are significantly less than those of a traditional air conditioner, to keep those costs low it’s important to invest a small amount of time and energy into maintaining your swamp cooler, keeping it running efficiently and maximizing […] Read More >
Spring officially starts on March 20. In addition to rising temperatures and longer daylight hours, melting ice, snow and the ground produce a winter thaw. Take several steps as you prevent water damage to your home. Inspect Your Roof Storm debris or heavy snow and ice can damage your roof. Additionally, poor circulation or heat leaks […] Read More >
While we may think of flooding as the catastrophic torrent of water that can threaten our home after a natural disaster such as a heavy rainstorm or overflowing river, the much more common cause of house flooding and water damage actually comes from inside the house. Six common areas within the home to be exact. […] Read More >
There is a REASON we’re called Water Extraction Experts. Unless there were some dire circumstances involved, you wouldn’t set a broken bone by yourself rather than going to the doctor. Similarly, say you bought yourself a new luxury car and it started acting up, you’d probably take it straight to a certified service center rather […] Read More >
Winter has arrived and each day temperatures are dipping below freezing. In homes built in Colorado, Wyoming and even New Mexico, Generally, the water pipes are usually located inside the building insulation, which protects the pipes from subfreezing weather. However, there are certain situations where weather and holes in the building can provide a flow […] Read More >
Now that it seems we’re getting these ARCTIC BLASTS more frequently it’s time to talk about how to protect your pipes from freezing and breaking. Much of the country has been in a deep freeze in the last few days. We saw temperatures drop to the single digits. Not good for the pipes. Whether we […] Read More >
Self-sufficiency is a commendable trait, whether that comes in the form of a thriving organic garden in your backyard or a refurbished car in the garage. But when it comes to dealing with the aftermath of property damage, putting that self-reliance aside and calling in reinforcements from the experts is probably best. Restoration after water […] Read More >
On a chilly winter morning, few things are worse than being greeted by an unexpected, cold shower…unless of course, that cold shower is accompanied by the discovery of a few inches of standing water filling your basement. Just like any appliance in your home, water heaters may work great without any issues for years and […] Read More >
While it may seem that the issue of mold is something that, as a rule, only those who live in the damp Pacific Northwest or the muggy Southeast may have to deal with, mold is found in every single corner of the U.S. In fact, an allergy testing study done by Quest Diagnostics in 2011 […] Read More >