by Daniel Crichlow Capitol Insurance & Risk Management Group You just had a claim! That’s never fun. However, you hopefully purchased the right type and amount of insurance to cover the loss. One of the worst feelings for me is waiting in the ‘unknown zone.’ Waiting for an answer and not knowing if it will […]
While a burst pipe is an immediate call to action, a stain on the ceiling is a subtle lingering reminder that something is wrong in your house. Instead of avoiding it, here are some facts to get you up to go investigate! Whether it’s the roof or an upstairs bathroom, whatever is above the ceiling […]
Prevent long-lasting damage to your home or business in Indiana. Spring cleaning takes a different meaning in Indianapolis. Yes, the sun is shining, but with rising temperatures come rising river levels and water tables, which means more flooding. Flash floods can happen in a blink of an eye, and before you know it, your basement […]
A messy, wet house after a flood is overwhelming. Not only have you lost your possessions, but your entire home structure is also still vulnerable to damage. Where can you start to get back into the home in order to lean it? FEMA and Total Restoration of Indianapolis offer some great tips to help you […]
Have you ever been out house hunting, looking for a perfect flip home? Most of the time these homes are the ones that are a little distressed and rough around the edges. The home may have been foreclosed or it may have some pretty extreme looking damage, but these are the homes that give you […]
Floods are never fun for either humans or even tasty fishes. Any type of flooding scenario that people encounter, is always a disaster even if there are no human casualties. Possessions are ruined, furniture reshaped, the entire basement look is different than what it was beforehand. It would almost appear unrecognizable! But fear not, for […]
Water damage restoration is a job best done by the pros. However, there are a few things you should do on your own initiative to minimize the amount of damage by water that is done to your home after a flood. Because water damage is such a time-sensitive issue, following the simple steps below can […]
Bathroom flooding happens all the time. Basement floods are the only other area of the house as likely to experience a water disaster. Though you will find water damage in attics, crawlspaces, the kitchen, and laundry room – bathrooms have the potential to create an enormous, and very gross, disaster. Clogged toilets that overflow when flushed […]
If you have ever experienced water damage in your home, the thought, “I can probably handle this myself,” may have entered your mind. It makes sense, with the current do-it-yourself craze and finding answers from “how to build a swimming pool in one weekend” to “how to chop cilantro” on Youtube. It is empowering to […]
The threshold that lies between the magnificent beauty of a big storm and the terrible destruction of one is thin. It can be only a matter of minutes before a few raindrops can become a flash flood. The question is: is your basement safe from heavy rain and precipitation? There are a few ways to […]
