How to Spot Water Damage in Your Basement You’re probably noticing water damage after the problem has already become severe. Out of all the rooms in your house, basements are most prone to water damage because of floods, clogged gutters, and foundation cracks. Unless you have a finished basement, you’re likely not regularly visiting your basement. Knowing the signs of
Common Examples of Microbial Contamination After experiencing a flood or sewage backup, your first thought is to clean up the mess. But have you ever thought about what this mess leaves behind? Microbial contamination is common after a severe flood or septic backup. If left untreated, it causes viruses and other health complications. Here are the most common examples of
Can My Home Be Saved After a Flood? If your Portland home recently suffered a flood, you likely want to know whether your belongings can be salvaged. This is not an uncommon question. In fact, it’s one of the most common questions our flood cleanup team at PNW Restoration receives. Generally speaking, yes – your home can be salvaged after
Is it Mold or Mildew? 5 Ways to Tell The Difference You noticed some blemishes beneath the kitchen sink or on your wall. However, you’re unsure what it is. Maybe it’s mold. Perhaps it’s mildew. But how can you tell the difference? Before you make the call to a mold restoration company, here are a few key ways you can
I Have Mold Under My Kitchen Sink – What Should I Do? You found mold beneath your kitchen sink. How did it get there? And how can you get rid of it? Mold needs three things to survive: moisture, humidity, and something to “eat.” As such, the space beneath your kitchen sink is an ideal environment. Finding mold damage can
Why is Flood Damage So Severe? Floods are natural disasters no one should face, but unfortunately, they can’t always be prevented. In Portland, OR, homeowners need to familiarize themselves with what to do if a flood occurs. Floods bring loads of bacteria, dirty water, and the ability to destroy your home. Some floods can carry away your vehicle! When you
How to Identify Mold on Your Walls Mold can grow anywhere. While it’s commonly found on tile floors and in showers, mold can also grow on interior walls. If left untreated, mold can trigger allergies and cause insomnia and depression. As a result, if you notice mold on your walls, you need to call a professional mold removal company for
Help! My Ceiling Has Water Damage Water damage can happen anywhere. One common place is your ceiling. If your roof was damaged in a storm, it can be the catalyst for a ceiling leak. If this leak occurs in your attic, you may not realize it until the damage is already severe. Here’s how to spot ceiling water damage from
How Long Does Mold Removal Take? You found mold. You made a call to a professional mold removal company. Now how long can you expect the process to take? Removing mold can be a lengthy process depending on its severity. Small amounts of mold may be removed in as little as a day, whereas larger infestations could take up to
5 Major Consequences of Mold Damage There’s no other way to say this: mold is an awful thing to deal with. Mold has a lot of causes; however, the most common is the result of water damage. Here in the Pacific Northwest, storms and floods are common. This puts Portland residents at risk of mold pretty much all year. Mold
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