Posts by Jeremy Smith

Air ducts in a house or commercial space help circulate the air from the cooling and heating system in and out of each room throughout the space. Air ducts can be contaminated over time with dust, pollen, debris, and if moisture is present then visible microbial growth could be present in the air ducts too.…

If you have a leaking hot water heater this could be a potential emergency situation. It’s crucial to locate and shut off the hot water to the hot water heater. A leaking water heater can cause serious water damage to a home. The water damage could affect the walls, insulation, floors, and subfloors. If the…

Cracked foundations and openings near your crawlspace can lead to rodents getting inside. Rodents that get inside the crawlspace can cause a lot of damage to the insulation, vapor barrier, water pipes and wires. Rodents that live in a crawlspace will leave their feces and urine on the vapor barrier and in the insulation throughout…

Crawlspaces are the area under the house that provides a buffer between the house and the damp earth below. This is the area where duct work and utility cables can be found. If you have ever noticed water in your crawlspace it could be from a plumbing leak, ground water, or condensation. It’s not good…

Coming home to a puddle of water inside your home can be concerning. Emergency water damage can occur in your home from a water pipe that bursts. These plumbing lines with water can burst from many different reasons such as corrosion, frozen pipes, pressure problems or if the pipes have been involved in some sort…

Microbial Growth can occur when high levels of moisture or humidity are present in a home or commercial space for an extended period of time. If mold is not remediated right away it can lead to structural damage of the home and can even cause health issues in those being exposed. Mold can often times…

Have you ever come home to a bathroom that had a sewage back up problem? It can happen if the sewer line is clogged. The sinks, toilets and tubs are connected to a drain pipe that leads to the sewer pipe under the home. If this gets clogged the sewage waste can get backed up…

A house fire is one of the worst things that can happen to a home. The fire can destroy structural materials and the contents of home quick. After a fire there are other hazards to consider like water damage from the extinguishing the fire or from a compromised roof. Also the unhealthy levels of smoke…

There are many different kinds of animals that can make their way into your crawlspace. Bats, mice, rats, raccoons, and squirrels are some of the common critters that we finds in crawlspaces. It’s important to investigate the entry points in the crawlspace to see where the animals are entering. Usually the rodents get into the…

Majority of homeowners will have to deal with a leaking water heater at some point. Water heaters can leak because of the age or because of some sort of defect. It’s important to inspect the area around where a water heater leaked because this could cause water damage to the structure of the home. Sometimes…