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Common Remodeling Mistakes Homeowners Make
It can be really tempting to dive in and get started on your renovation, but before you do, make sure you’re not making any of these common remodeling mistakes! Planning a home remodel is an exciting opportunity to put your own personal touch on your space, but some common remodeling choices can dramatically reduce your…
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Preventable problems that can kill a home sale
When selling your home, there are some minor issues that could be major concerns for potential buyers. Here are some red flags you can easily avoid! Could your home sale be in jeopardy before it even hits the market? With buyers much more aware of potential issues and what to look for, it certainly could…
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As a Tenant, what does an insurance claim mean to me?
As a Tenant, the thought of a claim can be incredibly scary, creating a lot of questions… But how does a claim affect you? As a Tenant, a claim such as Water Damage, Mold Contamination, Asbestos, or Radon, can be incredibly scary. Who is responsible for properly drying / mitigating and repairing your apartment? Can you live there while…
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What to do when you have a water damage claim
Water mitigation claims are stressful but, knowing how to maneuver through the insurance claim process may reduce some of the stress. Common questions about the claim process are answered. You’ve just arrived home to find Water everywhere. A lot goes through your mind. What Should You Expect From the Claims Process? What Should You Expect From a Mitigation Company?…
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Understanding the Home Insurance Claims Process
We understand how confusing an insurance claim can be, which is why we’ve taken some time to go over what you can expect from the process! An insurance claim can be extremely stressful and confusing for homeowners. You may not know what to expect from the claims process or what you should do next. To…
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What if your Insurance Company won’t confirm coverage?
What happens when your Insurance Company won’t confirm coverage and what should you do? When you experience damage to your home, you want it to be properly mitigated and repaired as quickly as possible. Perhaps even more important however – you want to make sure that your insurance company is paying for it! And that…
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Is Your Backyard Damaging Your Home?
Is your backyard or landscaping damaging your home? Here are some common things to look for! We are regularly called out to inspect Moisture Intrusion, Mold, and Structural Damage issues in homes. Often what we find is that they are a direct result of the land around them and proper landscaping or Basement Waterproofing is…
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The Home Inspector Found Structural Damage / Foundation Issues, What Now?
When the Home Inspector finds Structural Issues / Foundation Issues, what does this mean to you and to the home sale? Whether your home is on the market, or you’re looking to buy, one of the most nerve wracking moments of the process is likely to be the Home Inspection. As the home inspector combs…
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Does Homeowners Insurance cover Basement Flooding?
When your basement floods, will your Insurance Policy cover the mitigation and repairs? When something happens to your home, one of the first things most people do is contact their insurance company. Homeowners Insurance is there for damage that occurs to your home and it’s only reasonable to hope that your insurance policy will cover…
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What happens if a mold issue is not properly remediated?
When your renovation contractor comes across Asbestos, what happens? Are they able to remove it for you? Are they qualified? When you discover a Mold issue in your home, there are a lot of things that go through your mind. How serious is it? How do you get rid of it? How likely is it…