Tag: water damage

A bathtub with the faucet still running. The water level is just about full, meaning that overflowing is about to begin.

What To Do If Your Bathtub Is Overflowing

Written by Casey Shearns on August 26, 2022. Posted in Blog, Water Damage.

While you should always do your best to prevent disasters in your home, that doesn’t mean that they’ll be impossible to stop. Sometimes, problems with your home can arise without you even noticing! These types of disasters can lead to massive damage throughout the home if you don’t act quickly. This is especially true when it comes to water damage! Having your bathtub overflow is never a problem you want, but it’s an issue that has the potential to arise without your knowledge. If you’ve...

Lightning strikes above a suburban neighborhood's street at night. You can see several one story homes along the road.

How To Prepare Your Home For Storm Season

Written by Casey Shearns on August 16, 2022. Posted in Blog, Storm Damage.

There is nothing more important than the people you love when it comes to an emergency. All the materialistic things can be replaced with time. When you and your loved ones find yourself in an emergency situation, safety is the priority. Here are tips to keep your family and your home safe during a storm. Be Prepared If you have become aware that a storm is heading your way, it is best to have a plan set in place. Food and water should be a priority. There should be a stock of enough...

A woman puts her hand on her head as she gazes up at the corner of the wall in front of her. You can see mold growing from the ceiling and wall in front of her.

Preventing Mold Growth After Water Damage And Flooding

Written by Casey Shearns on August 16, 2022. Posted in Blog, Water Damage.

Any moisture that enters your home is never a good time. Water damage can lead to mold, mildew, and even structural damage. This is especially paramount if you live in a location that experiences all four seasons. Mold needs four things to grow. MoistureFood (starch or sugar)Temperature (Usually between 41-104 degrees)Oxygen Steps to Preventing Mold Whether moisture came from a recent storm that left you flooded or a leaking pipe, it will have the necessary elements to grow mold...

A closeup of a burst copper pipe with lots of water leaking out of the hole. This is one of the leading causes of home water damage.

A Guide to the Water Damage Restoration Process

Written by Casey Shearns on May 18, 2022. Posted in Blog, Storm Damage, Water Damage.

Most often, homeowners are not thinking of water damage until they experience it themselves. Water damage of any kind anywhere in your home can be extremely daunting, especially if you are unfamiliar with what to do. It is crucial that all homeowners have a sense of what to do in case of a water damage emergency in order to keep themselves and their homes safe. Follow along for tips and guidance through the water damage restoration process from the restoration experts at...

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What do I do after water damage?

Written by jsolloway on February 17, 2020. Posted in Blog, Water Damage.

If water damage has ravaged your home, you need to know what to do: extract water quickly; dry out your home, but most importantly you should call a professional restoration contractor. Water can be very damaging to your home and you need to act quickly in order to reverse the misfortune. While there are some things you can do on your own; calling a restoration specialist is very important. After inspecting the damage, they will know, better than anyone, what needs to be done. Do-it-yourself...

Mold Cleanup — Saco, Maine

Written by jsolloway on December 3, 2019. Posted in Blog, Case Study, Mold.

A Saco, Maine resident was devastated when she was told that her bookstore was contaiminated with mold. She could not have customers and workers in a potentially dangerous environment. Mold might get someone sick, not to mention the structural damage to her store. Professional mold cleanup and remediation services were in order.

Mold Cleanup Contractor – Kittery, Maine

Written by jsolloway on November 5, 2019. Posted in Blog, Mold.

Winter is approaching in Kittery, ME! You’ve been slogging through your fall cleanup list! You head to the basement where you store seasonal items. As the basement door opens a sour, musty smell strikes you. What is the source of the odor? You notice dark, slimy stains on the lower wall. Searching your mind for a cause, you remember an exceptionally rainy day sometime back. Mold grows in moist areas. Heavy rainfall and a foundation leak could definitely be the cause. It can affect any...

Fire Damage Restoration Contractor – Kittery, Maine

Written by jsolloway on September 17, 2019. Posted in Blog, Case Study, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage.

Fire – just the word itself makes your heart race and sends your body into panic mode. It’s a situation no one wants to have to endure. But fires can be unpredictable. They can occur at any moment. You leave the stove unattended; a spark from your barbecue pit lands on foliage; anything can happen. In an instant your world can be turned up-side-down with extensive property damage and the need for a fire damage restoration contractor to bring your Kittery, Maine property back to life.

Mold Removal Company – Londonderry, NH

Written by jsolloway on August 5, 2019. Posted in Blog, Case Study, Mold.

Mold removal can be a hassle for any Londonderry, New Hampshire business or homeowner. No one likes to deal with it and for good reason. Without the proper tools, an at-home do-it-yourself approach can quickly become a waste of time. You can spend hours scraping and bleaching an affected area to only result in a superb coverup job — you may not be remediating the mold, thus only prolonging the problem. To ensure that you solve the mold problem, and get professional-level cleaning results,...

Summer Storms: Protecting Your Property from Damage

Written by jsolloway on July 16, 2019. Posted in Blog, Newsletter, Storm Damage.

The heat and high humidity levels of summer can lead to unsettled weather, resulting in short but often intense summer storms. It isn’t unusual for these storms to come on very suddenly and unexpected. These powerful summer storms can lead to property damage, from roof shingles to falling trees and flooded basements.

What to Do When a Burst Water Heater Causes Flood Damage

Written by jsolloway on June 21, 2019. Posted in Blog, Water Damage.

A burst water heater can cause significant water damage and must be immediately addressed. At Soil-Away we’ve responded to hundreds of flooded basements calls over the years due to failed hot water tanks. This article is designed to help you navigate the initial response to finding water bursting from your hot water tank. The goal is to minimize damages and recover as quickly as possible. If you need help, please call us at 603-641-6555.

Jay Korsen

00:51 04 Aug 22

All I have to say is WOW and FANTASTIC. I just got done building out my new professional office with Soil-Away's construction division and they went ABOVE and BEYOND. Scott and Mike, the carpenters are skilled artisans. The project got done on time and the project came in on budget! The finished results have been blowing people away. Much better than I could have anticipated. Anyone is welcome to come to our office, Bright Light Chiropractic in Hooksett to check out the fine work they did. Simply can't sing enough praises for them. Sorry that the picture doesn't do the job justice. Thank you Jack and your team. -Dr. Jay

Asian Breeze

04:28 15 Jul 22

Since day one, I’ve known the owner, Jack, to be a hard-working and selfless leader. Through the efforts of him and his team, he was able to restore my flooded restaurant to tip-top shape. I was amazed with Jack’s orderliness throughout the entire process. Jack has proven to me that he is trustworthy, as both a friend and an individual in the work environment.

Breton Langendorfer

21:17 07 Jul 22

Highly recommend Soil-Away. A pipe in our upstairs bathroom gave and sent water down through a wall for at least a day before we noticed water dripping through our kitchen ceiling. Our insurance put us in touch with Soil-Away and they were at our house the next morning to assess the damage and dry things out. Joe, Ray and Tom were phenomenal to work with. They explained every part of the process to us and were very professional and friendly. If you have to deal with similar issues call Soil-Away, you won’t regret it.

Maureen Cidzik

13:49 15 May 22

Superior service from start to finish. Highly responsive. The entire team is dedicated to quality and customer care and it shows in everything they do - from first call, to estimate, to job completion.

Sarah Grugnale

16:02 14 Jan 22

Joe and Tommy were amazing to deal with, they kept us updated every step of the process. They were punctual and hard working, answering all of our questions that we had. Everything was done as promised and even above and beyond. A great experience from start to finish.

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