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Aug 04, 2025 Emergency Water Shutoff: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know Before a Plumbing Disaster Don’t Wait for Water to Pool, Know the Right Valve Now If a pipe bursts in your home, every second counts. Water damage doesn’t wait, and the time it takes to Google how to shut off your water could mean the difference between a quick cleanup and a massive restoration bill. ... Continue Reading

Dec 01, 2025 How Faulty Outlets in Older Beaverton Homes Cause Holiday Fire Disasters The holiday season brings lights, space heaters, decorative displays, and an increased need for safe electrical use. Many homeowners are focused on decorating and staying warm, yet few consider the condition of their outlets. Holiday outlet safety becomes especially ... Continue Reading

Oct 25, 2021 OZONE AND DEODORIZATION Steps To Mitigating “Bad” Odors : Remove the source Clean everything Chemical deodorizers and masking agents Clean the air Ozone Seal and paint Wait Ozone Ozone (O3) is a form of oxygen (O2)that contains three atoms instead of two. It is slightly heavier than air, and at low ... Continue Reading

Sep 30, 2025 How October Rains in Hillsboro Overwhelm Flat Roof Drainage Systems on Commercial Buildings October Downpours + Flat Roofs = A Costly Combination for Hillsboro Businesses In Hillsboro, October often signals the shift from dry afternoons to soaking, roof-pounding rains. Storms and torrential downpour fill gutters, back up drains, and test every inch of your ... Continue Reading

Dec 03, 2025 Why Portland Homes Flood in Winter Even When It’s Not Raining When people think of water damage in Portland, they picture endless rainy days, backed-up gutters, and storm drains overflowing. That’s understandable — our region is known for its long, wet winters. But here’s the surprising truth: many Portland homes flood in winter even ... Continue Reading
Sep 23, 2025 Water Damage vs. Flood Damage Insurance: What Adjusters Look For You notice water seeping into your home. Maybe it’s a slow drip staining the ceiling, or maybe it’s several inches of water pooling on the basement floor after a storm. No matter the situation, one of the first questions that comes up is: Will my insurance cover this? That’s ... Continue Reading
Oct 25, 2021 THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLEAR AND BLACK WATER FLOODING Heavy rainfall and severe storms can cause flood damage in Portland and a variety of issues for any property. Pipes can burst or leak during cold weather, properties may flood from excessive rainfall, and sewer backups can occur. But when your property succumbs to flooding, ... Continue Reading