Posts by Jeremy Smith

When was the last time you got phone call from your neighbor saying there is water coming out of your home. I hope the answer is never. A few common causes of water damage in a home cab be from roof leaks, window leaks, toilet/sewage back up, broken water line, or from an old leaking…

As the weather starts to get colder rodents may start to make their way into the nooks and crannies of your crawlspace to keep warm during the winter. Rodents can contaminate the vapor barrier and the insulation in the crawlspace with their urine, feces and dead carcasses. It’s essential to have the rodents safely removed…

When was the last time you inspected the attic for mold? It’s important to make sure there are no roof leaks and proper ventilation in your attic. Any water damage in an attic space should be mitigated as soon as possible to avoid structural damage. Mold can grow within 24-48 hours after a water damage…

Sewage waste can be full of harmful bacteria and viruses. It’s important to have a sewage leak cleaned up as soon as possible. It is recommended to hire a professional water and sewer mitigation company like Disaster Master to clean up and sanitize the affected areas properly. The sooner you can get a professional out…

A leaking hot water heater can cause some serious damage to your home. It’s important to assess your hot water heater throughout the year to make sure it’s not compromised in any way. If your hot water heater is leaking and you notice water damage or visible microbial growth in your home or commercial space…

When was the last time you had your air ducts cleaned? Disaster Master offers air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning in Lincoln City, Gleneden Beach, Neotsu, Neskowin, Pacific City, Depoe Bay, and Newport Oregon. Each vent is $50 and the return is $150.00. The dryer vent cleaning is an additional $150.00. Air duct cleaning…

Rodents can easily get into your crawlspace of your home if there are any openings, cracks or compromised foundation vents. The rodents will burrow in the insulation in the crawlspace leaving behind urine and feces throughout. This is not ideal for any homeowner. It’s crucial to decontaminate the crawlspace after rodents because of the bacteria…

If a water pipe fails in your home this could lead to water damage that could compromise the structure of your home. Mold can grow within 24-48 hours after a water damage occurs. Sometimes water damage happens in hard to see places such as the attics or crawlspaces. This is why it’s important for homeowners…

Attics are a common place where you might find visible microbial growth. If the temperature and humidity levels are elevated in the attic this could result into mold growth on the attic sheathing. Sometimes homeowners don’t go into their attic so how would they know they have mold? This is why it’s recommended to call…

The crawlspace is the area underneath of the home that houses the pipes are ducting. This is one area where we see water damages from pipes breaking. If drains are broken or get clogged, this could lead to a sewer back up in the crawlspace. Sewage waste is classified as category 3 waste water that…