While your bathroom is designed to be around a lot of water, some design flaws and leaks can cause water damage. When the countertop tilts toward the wall, drips and drops will accumulate. If water consistently pools around the faucet and handles, the wall behind the...
Whether day or night, weekdays or weekends, the average American family throws in 8 to 10 loads of laundry per week. A typical washing machine uses at least 30 gallons of water.-- about the amount to fill a standard bathtub. With numbers like that, your chances of...
When your home or business in Santa Rosa has sustained water damage and requires restoration, it can quickly become overwhelming. What makes matters even worse is many homeowners affected by water damage think they should just handle the restoration process on their...
Water damage can occur in many ways. Sometimes, it is a little leak that, over time, turns into a big mess of mold and mildew that has built up. Other times, it is a little more sudden- having a pipe burst, or having a major flood in your hometown. While these...
What Signs Should I Look For When Dealing With Water Damage? We have all heard the saying, “If walls could talk.” Well, when it comes to water damage and restoration behind walls, it really would be beneficial if walls could, in fact, talk. Hidden water damage behind...
How to prevent costly water damage to your Santa Rafael home When I think of summertime, I think of running through the sprinklers with my family, drinking cold lemonade, and showering after a long day in the sun. Like all of you, the last thing that comes to my mind...
One of the most important fundamental aspects of your home is the foundation. A solid foundation provides the base of your home, and keeps your home sound and sturdy. If the foundation is compromised, the entire house is at risk. Moisture is the number one culprit...
Although water damage can happen quickly and cause immense damage, there are ways to prevent much of it. If you live in a flood prone area, learn about steps you can take to prepare for a flood. Get in the habit of monitoring and maintaining areas in your home prone...
When your home in San Rafael experiences any type of water damage, the situation is always devastating and overwhelming. Whether the water is from a sewer backup, malfunctioning appliance, or leaking pipes, each type of water damage is different. Based on the category...
Water damage disasters can be completely overwhelming to cleanup and difficult to recover from! Thankfully, there are teams of water damage cleanup professionals in the San Rafael area (like those at Bravo Restoration) ready to assist with any water damage restoration...
Time. It’s an interesting thing. We all abide by its laws. Sometimes we wish it would go faster, sometimes we wish it would go slower but in the end we can’t stop it. Time is always going. With time, things can be destroyed and with time things can be repaired or grow...
Water damage cleanup and water damage mitigation are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but are actually different concepts entirely. Water damage mitigation is all about minimizing the damage caused by a flood or leak as quickly and effectively as...
When we think about how many people don’t have adequate freshwater to meet their needs each day, we feel extremely grateful to live in privileged circumstances compared to the rest of the world population. It also encourages us to learn how to control water usage for...
It is very important to get the water removed immediately following water damage in San Rafael. Each water damage case should be treated as an emergency, because the longer water sits, the more damage it causes. The following timeline shows just how important a quick...
Don’t they say that time heals everything? Well, not with water damage. In fact, we cannot stress enough how important it is to begin water damage remediation as soon as possible. With water damage, the more time that goes by, the worse the damage gets. This will...
Your bathroom is one of the most frequently used rooms in your San Rafael home. Water is necessary for the bathroom fixtures to function. Toilets, sinks, showers, and tubs all require plumbing to make them work. As these fixtures wear over time, they are susceptible...
The Effects Of Water Damage In The Long Run Many of the effects of a flood or water damage are immediate. In a flash, many of your possessions can be severely damaged. Most of the effects of a flood, however, occur over a period of time. The longer that flood water...
Water damage is no funny business. Nothing is more heart wrenching than seeing your beloved items or home ruined by water. However, instead of panicking or giving up, there are a few things that you can do! The very first thing, and perhaps the most important, is to...