With rising temperatures hitting home, humidity is at an all-time high in the area. Pair the high humidity, which leads to moisture, with any water damage in your home and you have a recipe for a mold disaster. However, mold is completely natural. It’s a part of our environment. Still, you don’t want excessive mold […]
Despite your best efforts, sometimes Mother Nature is just too strong for us to contend with. When severe thunderstorm, heavy rain or hailstorms strikes the area, no property is safe. Depending on the severity of the storm, the storm damage may be considerable. We’re talking about flooding, debris, fallen trees and busted utilities, among other […]
If your home was built without a basement, chances are you have a crawlspace under the ground floor. This space was designed to house plumbing and electrical wiring, but is susceptible to mold and worse without crawlspace encapsulation. As such, the only people to venture down into the space are technicians. You have likely never […]
Sewage water poses several threats, including the risk of disease and the chance of electrocution. Homeowners should never enter a flooded area without the proper safety gear and training. That’s why, at Restoration 1 of North Atlanta, we always recommend calling professionals to the scene of the flood.Once the restoration team arrives, they’ll begin the […]
Mold can wreak havoc on a home, and because mold remediation services are expensive, you’ll likely need to file an insurance claim to deal with the situation. If you’re worried about whether or not your policy covers mold, here are some things to consider. Of course, we always recommend speaking with your insurance agents to understand the […]
Water damage is a circumstantial issue when it comes to insurance coverage. It’s generally covered, but there are factors that will prohibit you from using your homeowners policy for cleanup and repairs. We’ll discuss those factors and what kind of coverage you’ll receive for water damage in North Atlanta. If you’re able to file a claim and it’s […]
Black water damageis the most serious type you can experience on your property. Generally, it’s the direct result of an event like flooding from a natural disaster or a sewer malfunction. This is highly contaminated, dangerous water that poses health risks and permanent damage to your property.Here’s an in-depth look at black water damage and […]
Finding out you have a mold infestationis bad news. What’s even worse? Hidden mold. Whether caused by a pipe leaking behind your walls or an appliance malfunction, learning that you’ve been living with a mold outbreak all this time is an unwelcome discovery. That’s why our team at Restoration 1 of North Atlanta wants to take […]
Black water is the unfortunate result of flooding caused by a natural disaster. This dangerous, disease-ridden water causes substantial damage to infrastructure in its path. Though flooding is rare in Atlanta, longtime residents will never forget the flood that overtook our city in September of 2009. Moisture produced from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic […]
No region of the United States is immune to mold damage. Wherever there’s moisture, hospitable temperatures and organic surfaces, mold can flourish. In our humid North Atlanta summers, where the temperatures are between 80 and 90 degrees, mold inside and outside of our properties is a serious concern. What about hidden mold? Fungi can be present […]