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Unfortunately, mold grows anywhere there is water damage. So, if your closet recently suffered water damage of any kind, chances are it has developed mold. Mold develops as little as 24 hours after water exposure. As a result, unless you’re checking every spot in your closet daily, it’s easy to miss until it’s too late. If you have mold in

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Did you recently suffer water damage? If so, you may have to call a water restoration company for help.  But what exactly does a water restoration company do? How long will the process take? Can your home truly be saved? We answer these questions and more below.  When Should You Call a Water Restoration Company?  You have to call a

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After days of harsh heat, you finally get a reprieve from it all. The rain comes in and starts to cool everything off. The problem? This nice bit of rain turns into a thunderstorm, and your home becomes more susceptible to flooding and water damage. Taking preventative measures ahead of time is fine. But you can’t always predict the kind

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So you just experienced one of the worst thunderstorms you’ve seen in a while. You can see that there’s no extensive damage to your property. Maybe something small got knocked over. But you didn’t have anything like a branch fall on your car or have structural damage to your home. Then you go into the basement and it looks like

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Did your home recently flood? Did a burst pipe get out of control? Treating water damage as soon as possible is critical to preventing mold growth. If left untreated, mold leads to allergies, headaches, and skin irritation. Don’t fall victim to the overwhelming process of treating water damage. Here are some handy water removal tips to keep in mind: 1.

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Many people think of burst pipes as something that only happens in the winter. However, you may be surprised to learn that pipes also commonly burst in the summer. If and when they do, you need to call a Portland water damage restoration company for help. Here’s why burst pipes in the summer season: Higher Temperatures The summers get pretty

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When you suspect mold in your home, a black mold inspection can help to determine the type of mold and the extent of the damage. These inspections glean as much information as possible about the situation. Use the inspection to create a plan, restore the space, and banish the mold in question. In this guide, we provide a simple overview

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The sun is shining. The grill is ready to go. But then, all of a sudden, you find mold. Summertime mold is always a headache to deal with. Luckily, you’ve stumbled upon the right blog. Below, we answer commonly asked questions about mold damage in summer.  What Causes Summertime Mold?  As with everything, there are many reasons that mold grows

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Dealing with water damage in your home can be a headache, but it’s something you need to take care of. Leaving water damage unattended can cause serious issues, including the growth and spread of mold and structural damage. When there’s water damage in your home, what do you do? Where do you start? Today, we’re going to take a look

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Let’s say it’s a warm summer’s day in Portland. It’s the weekend, and you’re crossing things off of your to-do list one by one. All of a sudden… oh no! A pipe bursts in your basement, and it’s starting to flood. You call a plumber over for the emergency. They’re able to fix the burst pipe, but now you’re left

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