Water Damage
St. George Corrosion on Showerheads
The hard water that we have in St. George can cause corrosion on showerheads and other fixtures, faucets and piping over time. Ideally, cleaning the hard water deposits off of your showerheads before any corrosion starts would be a good first step. Hard water deposits are easy to spot. You may notice that the showerheads…
Read MorePuddles on Southern Utah Commercial Roofing
The majority of homes in southern Utah have vaulted roofs that allow rainfall to travel off and lessen the chance of puddles, however commercial roofing has a higher percentage of flat roofing which increases risk of puddles. Although commercial roofing can be built with high quality materials that are wind resistant and energy efficient, without…
Read MoreFlood Furnace Damage Saint George
We may seem far away from another flood in Saint George, yet small amounts of rain, overflowing plumbing and broken pipes can all lead to water damage and costly repairs to appliances such as your furnace. Most furnaces are located in the lower level of your home and while usually out of the way, they…
Read MoreRepairing Wet Drywall
Drywall can become soaked from leaks in roofs or from flooding and while it appears to be sturdy, repairing wet drywall is crucial for the structural strength of your home. Drywall that has been exposed to water can become heavy with the added moisture and the weight of it will put more strain on supporting…
Read MoreSt. George Water Damage Under Exterior Windows
During the current blazing heat of St. George, we may not worry about water damage until during summer monsoons when moisture is prevalent under windows in exterior walls. This damage can be visible as wet spots on stucco or other exterior siding that begins at corners or underneath windows. Although these spots appear to dry…
Read MoreSt. George Rain Repairs
With the larger than average amounts of rain that we received in St. George this year, now is the time to make repairs and prepare your rain gutters and spouts for future downpours. Excess rain, along with the high winds known to come through the St. George valley can strip the screws holding your rain…
Read MoreSt. George Toilet Flood
This weekend, the hose connecting the pipe from the wall to our toilet popped off the toilet and water shot everywhere. It went for several minutes before we noticed water running down our hall. I was completely overwhelmed and had no idea what to do. After turning the water off to the house, I spent…
Read MoreFunding Approved For Southern Utah Flood Damage
Governmental funding has been approved to repair damage associated with Southern Utah floods. According to a press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Craig Fugate announced that federal aid is available to the state of Utah to supplement state and local recovery efforts in…
Read MoreArsenic In St. George Water
Arsenic levels in St. George drinking water were recently above what is accepted. The city observes our drinking water for impurities and detected the arsenic rise after the December flooding. A pipeline had been damaged and this led to the arsenic problem. There is not an immediate risk. However, according to the Environmental Protection Agency…
Read MoreProcrastinating Water Damage Clean Up
Did you receive minor water damage in our December 2010 flood and procrastinate taking care of it? Some southern Utahans experience minor flooding and handled the drying and clean up themselves. They’ve now realized they didn’t get the water completely out and molding is starting to occur. It’s time to call the experts in to…
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