Water Damage Restoration: Key Information Checklist
Water Damage Restoration Checklist: What North Carolinians Need to Know When it comes to water damage restoration, it’s important to remember that unexpected incidents can happen here in North Carolina—whether it’s due to a burst pipe, heavy rainfall from a storm, or a malfunctioning appliance. Acting quickly can help minimize damage and get your home […]
Mold an Unseen Danger Danger to Your Home and Well-Being
Mold an Unseen Danger Mold an Unseen Danger: Mold isn’t just an eyesore—it can create serious health risks and cause costly damage to your home, especially here in North Carolina’s humid climate. Whether you’re planning a renovation or just want to keep your living space healthy, preventing mold should be a top priority. With the […]
Fire Damage Prevention Tips
Fires can cause serious damage to homes and disrupt lives, especially in North Carolina where the risk can be heightened by dry spells and seasonal changes. That’s why it’s so important to take steps to prevent fires before they start. At HDM (Home Disaster Medics), we’re all about being proactive to keep your family and […]
Fire Safety Plan
Fire Safety Plan Matters: Protect Your Family and Home At Home Disaster Medics, we understand the critical importance of having a fire safety plan in place for your family and home. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that a home fire starts every 86 seconds, leading to tragic loss of life, injuries, and significant […]
Sewage Cleanup Toilet Overflow
Dealing with Sewage Backup and Toilet Overflows: What You Need to Know About Sewage Cleanup Toilet Overflow Sewage Cleanup Toilet Overflow: A sewage cleanup or toilet overflow is one of the most challenging issues homeowners can face. Beyond the unpleasant odor, dealing with raw sewage poses serious health risks. Raw sewage, also known as category […]
Homeowners Insurance Claims Process
A basic primer to help you understand the roles and responsibilities of all parties and to have clear expectations on the overall process. Homeowners Insurance Claims Homeowners Insurance Claims: When a homeowner experiences a sudden water damage event, like a pipe bursting and flooding part of the house or a tropical storm causing a roof […]
How Do You Keep Mold from Coming Back?
Keep Mold from Coming Back Keep Mold from Coming Back: Mold can lead to serious health issues and property damage if not properly managed. Even after investing time, effort, and money into cleaning and repairs, mold may return if preventative measures are not taken. To ensure it doesn’t make a comeback, it’s essential to implement […]
How to Fix Water Damaged Wood
How to Fix Water Damaged Wood: Water damage can be devastating, especially for your beautiful wooden floors. Even with protective finishes, wood can absorb moisture, leading to warping, discoloration, and mold growth. If your floors have been affected by excess water, it’s important to know how to identify and address the damage. Signs of Water […]
Discovered Mold in Your Air Ducts? Here’s Why It Happens, How to Get Rid of It, and How to Prevent It
Mold in Your Air Ducts Mold in Your Air Ducts: Have you been away for a few days and returned to find a musty smell in your home? This unusual odor is often the first sign that mold may be lurking in your HVAC system, but it’s easy to miss. We tend to grow accustomed […]
Smoke and Odor Removal
Smoke and Odor Removal Smoke and odor removal is a crucial aspect of any fire restoration project. When a fire occurs, it burns a variety of materials, each of which produces different types of smoke and soot. Understanding the distinction between fire and combustion is key: smoke and soot are the byproducts of incomplete combustion, […]