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  • Is Your Backyard Damaging Your Home?

    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…

  • The Home Inspector Found Structural Damage / Foundation Issues, What Now?

    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…

  • 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…

  • What happens if a mold issue is not properly remediated?

    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…

  • Understanding the Insurance Company Check

    Understanding the Insurance Company Check

    Being confused when you receive a check from the insurance company is extremely common. Here we address some common questions and concerns! While receiving the check from your insurance company can be a huge relief to you, it can also create even more questions. What is this check for? Why does the amount not match…

  • What to do if your pipes freeze

    What to do if your pipes freeze

    Frozen pipes can go from being an inconvenience to a disaster in no time at all. Here are some tips for preventing and thawing your frozen pipes! Have you ever turned on the faucet to find that nothing was coming out? These cold Northeastern PA winters can take a toll on any home, but particularly…

  • Lake Houses and Mold Go Hand in Hand, or Do They?

    Lake Houses and Mold Go Hand in Hand, or Do They?

    While Mold may be relatively common in Lake Houses, does it have to be? Lake Houses are the perfect getaway. There is nothing quite like waking up to a steaming hot cup of coffee on the deck while watching the morning mist rise from the still, glossy water of the lake. What can ever ruin…

  • Understanding Your Radon Test Results

    Understanding Your Radon Test Results

    The first step of determining if you have a Radon problem is to have testing performed, but what do those test results mean? Radon has quickly become a concern among homeowners, and with good reason, as this invisible gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer nationwide. But how is testing performed and what…

  • Dryer Fire Prevention!

    Dryer Fire Prevention!

    While Disaster Blaster does Fire Damage clean up and repairs, we certainly want to help prevent fires if possible. Dryer fire prevention is possible by following some easy tips. For most people, the clothes dryer is an invaluable appliance that allows them to keep up with what seems like a never-ending supply of dirty laundry……

  • Common Contractor Scams and How to Avoid Them

    Common Contractor Scams and How to Avoid Them

    Not all contractors take care of their customers, some take advantage of them! Here are some common scams to look out for. Whether you’re beginning a home remodel, or a specialty project like a Mold Remediation, Asbestos Abatement, or Radon Mitigation, the work you are contracting to have performed is a significant investment. Hiring a…