Tag: frozen pipes
Flooded house cleanup is a major challenge for people with second homes in Meredith and the surrounding Lakes Region of New Hampshire (NH). Every spring we encounter eager vacationers fleeing up to their lake homes to prepare them for the summer months. When they enter their properties in April or May for the first time in months, they occasionally get a surprise. The surprise can take many forms but usually the common denominator is water damage. At this point Soil-Away is typically called upon...
How to Prevent Pipes from Freezing: Guest Blog by Eaton & Berube Insurance
Written by jsolloway on . Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice, Water Damage.
Guest Blog: The following tip is courtesy of our friends at Eaton & Berube Insurance.
Winter weather in New Hampshire can cause significant property damage. Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfalls should encourage you to take certain precautions to winter-proof your home. According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), frozen pipes represent one of the biggest property damage risks associated with dropping temperatures. In fact, a burst pipe can cause...
Winter Safety Tips to Prevent Water, Fire, and Smoke Damage- New Hampshire (NH)
Written by jsolloway on . Posted in Blog, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage, Storm Damage, Tips and Advice, Water Damage.
Soil-Away founder, Jack Solloway, and director of client services, Josh Solloway, were recently featured guests on the Girard at Large Radio Show in Manchester, NH. The topic on hand was “Home Safety Tips for Winter.” The 20 minute interview highlighted steps that homeowners should take to evade costly property damage due to water, fire, and smoke issues.
“The colder winter months are typically when the majority of property damage occurs in New Hampshire,” states Jack. “We want to help people...
Water Damage from Ice Dams- Concord, NH
Written by jsolloway on . Posted in Blog, Case Study, Water Damage.
The snow on the roofs always seemed to be accumulating. This was largely due to a record breaking winter. Countless snow storms were taking their toll on Concord, New Hampshire (NH) properties. Trees were collapsing, pipes were freezing, and ice dams were everywhere. A local senior living facility was feeling the effects. They had been battling ice dams for over a month now. Many of their resident homes on campus were inflicted with water damage from ice dams. The facilities staff was working...
What To Do After Water Damage and Flooding
Written by jsolloway on . Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice, Water Damage.
Water damage has struck your property! What should you do now? There are some simple things you can do to ensure safety and move towards a rapid recovery. Here is a list of recommendations to help bounce back from a water loss. Review the list and identify which are most appropriate for your situation.
Do not forget to contact Soil-Away for 24/7 emergency water damage cleanup! 603-641-6555
Winter Tip: Frozen Pipes, Big Problems
Written by WSI Genesis on . Posted in Tips and Advice, Water Damage.
It is winter and the New England weather can be very unforgiving for properties. Bitter cold temperatures and driving snow storms wreak havoc on homes. Frozen pipes cause thousands of dollars in property damage every year. A tiny pipe crack can result in countless gallons of water flowing into your home affecting the structure and contents. This kind of situation can be devastating to a home or property owner. Thankfully, there are a few steps you can take to prepare for, or even help prevent,...