A flooded basement or crawl space is not only an inconvenience but can also cause serious damage to your home. Basement leaks are especially serious if you have a finished space, as unwanted water can damage drywall, flooring and other furnishings. Foundation wall leaks is the most common reason for flooded basements, and is preventable with proper care.
If you have experienced a major leak or flood, you probably know the importance of calling for professional help right away. When dealing with water damage, professionals will first come in for flood mitigation, which can be a fairly quick process. After this, the lengthier flood restoration process can begin. So what are the differences between each of these phases?
Perhaps you have heard of thermal imaging before, but never really thought about it. You most likely have not thought about how thermal imaging can help with your plumbing leaks, and water main problems. We will be looking at what thermal imaging is, and how it can help with your plumbing problems.
A roof serves an important job in keeping water out. With time, a flat roof, just like any other roof, will eventually wear and weather and could begin to leak. A flat roof also does not allow water to run off as easily as sloped roofs, so these roof leaks may be even more pronounced. Here are some reasons that your flat roof may be leaking.
With the warm summer weather fast approaching, it’s time to get your deck in shape. The winter weather can lead to all sorts of problems and now is the perfect time for a comprehensive deck inspection. A deck inspection can look for common problems such as deck leaks and deck rot.
You may have seen it on the news or read about it online. A burst water main, causing damage to homes and uprooting families. Do you know what a water main is? Are you prepared and armed with the knowledge of what to do if and when a water main bursts? If not, read on.
With so many options available for water pipe materials, choosing the correct one for your application can be a bit of a daunting task. Thankfully, there are pros and cons to all material options, which can help to simplify your decision.
Save money and your yard with watermain repair and replacement options from your local Vancouver plumbing company. With high quality equipment and specially trained technicians, watermain analysis, repairs, and replacements can be done. Very few companies in the Vancouver area are capable of providing watermain repair, so will be often given only two choices: replace the watermain, or don’t replace your watermain. Other local companies, such as 604FixLeak, have the high-tech equipment and skills
Thinking about doing a kitchen or bathroom reno project? You should also consider re-piping your plumbing at the same time. There are many good reasons as to why it is worthwhile to add on this seeming hassle to an already overwhelming job, but during a renovation is the perfect time to take care of this. Here are some reasons on why you should re-pipe during a kitchen or bathroom reno project.