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Water, Mold and Fire Damage Resources
Plain answers to the questions we hear most from Central Valley homeowners: what to do after water damage, how mold remediation works, and when to call.
DIY vs. Professional Mold Removal: Where the Line Is
DIY or professional mold removal? Some mold is a gloves-and-scrub-brush job and some isn't. Here's where we'd draw the line, using EPA guidance.
Read more of DIY vs. Professional Mold Removal: Where the Line Is →Signs of Hidden Water Damage Most People Miss
Hidden water damage usually leaves small clues long before it's obvious: a stain, a smell, a soft spot. Here's what to look for and where to look.
Read more of Signs of Hidden Water Damage Most People Miss →The Water Damage Timeline: Why Every Hour Counts
The water damage timeline: what typically happens in the hours and days after water gets in. It follows a pattern, even if it doesn't run on a stopwatch.
Read more of The Water Damage Timeline: Why Every Hour Counts →Top 5 Causes of Water Damage and How to Prevent Them
Five common causes of water damage, from a hose or fitting to a clogged drain line, and the simple checks that help prevent each one.
Read more of Top 5 Causes of Water Damage and How to Prevent Them →Water Damage vs. Flood Damage: What's the Difference?
Water damage vs flood damage: they can look the same on your floor, but where the water came from changes the risks, the cleanup and how your insurer sees it.
Read more of Water Damage vs. Flood Damage: What's the Difference? →What to Do Immediately After Water Damage in Your Home
Water damage in your home? The first hour matters most. Here's what to do, in order, and what to leave alone until it's been properly looked at.
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The mold remediation process, step by step: what each stage involves, why it's more than cleaning what you can see, and the parts we don't do ourselves.
Read more of The Complete Guide to Professional Mold Remediation Process →Black, Green, or White Mold: What Mold Color Tells You
Mold color is the first thing people notice and the least reliable clue. What black, green or white mold can and can't tell you, and what matters more.
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