Restoration Guides
Clear, practical answers for the moments after water, fire, smoke, or mold damage — based on guidance from the EPA, CDC, FEMA, and state agencies. Need help now? Call any time.
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- Clean, Gray, and Black Water: Why the Type MattersHow restorers classify water damage as Category 1 (clean), 2 (gray), or 3 (black), why it changes what gets removed vs. dried, and how to stay safe.
- Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage?Homeowners insurance often covers sudden, accidental water damage but usually excludes flood and long-term leaks. Here's how coverage and claims work.
- What Affects the Cost of Water Damage Restoration?The main factors behind water damage restoration costs: water type, area affected, drying time, mold, demolition, contents, and what insurance may cover.
- What to Do in the First Hour After a Pipe BurstsA step-by-step checklist for a burst pipe: stay safe around electricity, shut off the water, protect belongings, document damage, and start drying fast.
Fire & smoke
- After a House Fire: What to Clean and What to Throw AwayAfter a house fire: when it's safe to go back in, which food and medicine to throw out, why soot needs fast care, and how to document for insurance.
- Wildfire Smoke in Your Home: A Cleanup GuideHow to safely clean wildfire ash and smoke from your home: N95 protection, wet cleaning, HEPA vacuums, MERV 13 filters, odor, and when to call a pro.