Tag: water damage

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Tornado Damage and Insurance Tips

    Tornado Damage and Insurance Tips

    Tornado damage is incredibly emotional. Here are some tips for staying safe during a tornado and beginning the process of putting things back together once the skies clear. Storms often bring rain and high winds, but sometimes we unfortunately get something even more severe. Tornadoes can cause a level of destruction that our area is…

  • Preparing Your Home For Freezing Temperatures!

    Preparing Your Home For Freezing Temperatures!

    Winter is quickly approaching, and with it the potential for damage to your home as a result of these freezing temperatures. So what can you do now to prevent damage to your home and increase its energy efficiency? Winter is rapidly approaching and temperatures are dropping. Here are some things you can do now, before…

  • The Home Inspector Found Water Damage / Moisture Issues, What Now?

    The Home Inspector Found Water Damage / Moisture Issues, What Now?

    When the Home Inspector finds Water Damage, 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 through the property,…

  • Does My Home Insurance Cover Water Damage?

    Does My Home Insurance Cover Water Damage?

    Not sure if your water damage is covered, or maybe you’ve received a denial and think it’s in error? We regularly hear from customers that have suffered a Water Damage claim and have either received a denial from their Insurance Company, or are concerned that there may not be adequate coverage available to them. While…

  • What happens if your Water Damage isn’t mitigated right away?

    What happens if your Water Damage isn’t mitigated right away?

    What happens if your Water Damage isn’t mitigated right away? Did you have a Water Damage that wasn’t dried properly and you’re now concerned could still be wet? When a water issue is initially discovered, many homeowners will try to clean it up themselves not realizing that it’s often the moisture you don’t see and…

  • What can happen when you leave your home unattended?

    What can happen when you leave your home unattended?

    When you leave your home for an extended period of time, you hope nothing happens to it, but what if something does? Whether you’re going to be traveling for work for an extended period of time, or closing up a summer home for the season, vacant properties are prone to issues. This only intensifies when…

  • What to Expect from a Home Inspection!

    What to Expect from a Home Inspection!

    When buying a home, the home inspection can be daunting, but do you know what to expect from your Home Inspection? When it comes to buying a home, the home inspection seems like another hoop to jump through however, it is important to have the home inspected by a qualified professional. There may be issues…