Icicles hanging from your roof line might look charming during the wintertime, but they’re actually a sign of a big problem: ice damming. What is an ice dam? Ice dams form at the edge of your roof when a pileup of snow begins to melt—typically from warm air escaping your home’s attic. The snow starts […]
If you’ve ever been the unfortunate victim of flood damage due to heavy rains, flash floods, or similar natural disasters, we understand. Dealing with the aftermath of flooding is frustrating and overwhelming. Similarly, flooding due to issues like a pipe burst or backed up sewage line can cause lots of stress and make a big […]
Any homeowner who has experienced a sewage backup before knows what a nightmare it can be. A sewer line backup can be caused by things like tree roots growing into pipes or wrapping themselves around a sewer line, clogs in your home’s pipes or the city’s main line, punctured pipes, or deteriorated drains and lines. […]
Here in NJ we’re looking at record lows this weekend. Cold weather can stress a house, and one of the worst winter disasters to deal with is a frozen water line or burst pipe. What causes a pipe to burst? The most common reasons are: Water pressure from a clog in the pipes or a […]
It’s hard not to panic when a pipe in your home bursts or a drain backs up. Of course, the very first thing you should do is locate your main water stop valve and turn it off (by turning the small wheel clockwise). This is usually located in your basement near the front foundation wall […]
So, you’ve had a pipe burst or a basement flood or some other situation causing damage to your home. One of the first questions we get from worried homeowners who call us in crisis is whether their insurance will cover the cost to remediate their homes after water or mold damage. The short answer: it […]
If you’ve been a homeowner for a while, at some point you’ve probably dealt with minor plumbing issues like low water pressure, clogged drains, and dripping faucets. However, what if you experience something much more problematic like a burst pipe or sewage backup? When you have a plumbing emergency, what should you do first and […]
Spring has sprung and it’s time to open the windows, let in the fresh air, and rid your home of germs and dust. Here are a few spring cleaning tips to make your home sparkle—and ensure your family is safe and healthy: Be thorough! Spring cleaning is an annual event for a reason. Your daily/weekly cleaning […]
So far, 2016 has brought some epic weather events to the tri-state area. January saw record-setting coastal flooding in the aftermath of a historic blizzard, and February brought freezing temperatures (and lots of frozen and burst pipes) as well as heavy rainstorms that drenched much of the state. Homes and businesses across New Jersey have […]
One of the most unpleasant disasters for a homeowner to deal with is the backup of their home’s sewer system. When a heavy rainstorm or clog or block in the sewer line causes a sewage system to become overloaded, waste can get pushed back through the line into the home—through a basement’s drains, toilets, and […]