How to Prevent Water Damage from Burst Pipes in Michigan Homes

As experienced Southeastern Michigan Water Damage repair specialists, we have seen firsthand the devastation of water damage in hundreds of Wayne County, Macomb County & Oakland County homes.

Minimizing the risk of a burst or broken pipe happening in your home, by implementing a few preventive strategies, can prevent the tragedy of flooding or water damage down the road.

Things You Can Do to Prevent Water Damage from Broken Pipes

1. Make sure you know where your main water “stopcock” is – and how to turn it off. A stopcock is an externally operated valve that regulates the entire flow of water into your home.
2. Ensure that all outside taps and piping – including all drain pipes and overflow pipes – are properly insulated. Do not leave any joints, bends or even taps exposed.
3. Also make sure that any pipes in unheated areas – including lofts, basements and garages – are insulated or “lagged” with good quality pipe lagging.
4. Don’t forget to also insulate your cold water tank – as this is a very common cause of major pipe bursts.
5. It is recommended to keep your heat set to 53 degrees Fahrenheit during cold spells.
6. Fix all dripping taps or existing leaks before cold weather, because leaks can also cause burst pipes.
7. Finally, have your Heating System serviced regularly – to prevent unexpected temperature drops in your home.

If you have any doubt or if you cannot do any of these measures yourself then make sure you get in touch with a good emergency plumber who will carry out these jobs and advise you further. Remember that the cost of a burst pipe can be thousands so a little preventative cost can save much more in the long run.

What to Do if You Have Water Damage & Flooding from Burst Pipes

Even with the best of prevention, however, leaks, burst pipes and flooding can occur. The steps you take when you discover the problem can make the difference between a minor inconvenience and a more extensive disaster.

(Remember: DO NOT use any electrical devices, and do not touch light switches or sockets in the area of the leak or flood.)

First, always keep your eyes open for the first signs of a leak or burst pipe. If a pipe bursts in the ceiling or floor it can often take some time before you notice it. A lot of the piping in your home is hidden in flooring, roof spaces or walls. If you see any signs of moisture, wall discoloration, or bulging or bubbling in paint or drywall, do not delay in investigating.

The most important thing you can do – as soon as you see any sign of a leak or flooding – is contact a water damage repair and restoration company. Do not wait! Many items can be salvaged – and damage can be minimized – if immediate action is taken. But waiting – even until the next day – can result in deterioration, mold, mildew and more that can render your valuable possessions beyond saving.

We Offer 24/7 Emergency Burst Pipe Water Damage Repair & Restoration

Serving Southeast Michigan, including: Wayne, Macomb & Oakland County

As experienced water damage repair specialists, we understand that time is of the essence in responding to water damage from a leak, a burst pipe, or other flooding. That is why we offer 24 / emergency water damage response.

We can get to your house immediately to prevent any further damage – and rapidly repair and restore any damage that may have already occurred.

We have the experience and the know-how to salvage as much of your furniture and other personal property as possible, and then to repair and restore what cannot be saved.

Call us at 888.442.2766 to discuss your water removal & water damage repair needs.

How to Prevent Wind & Storm Damage to Michigan Homes

As experienced Southeastern Michigan Wind & Storm Damage repair specialists, we have seen firsthand the devastation of wind damage in hundreds of Wayne County, Macomb County & Oakland County homes.

Minimizing the risk of wind damage to your home, by implementing a few preventive strategies now, can sometimes help reduce the tragedy of wind damage in the future.

What You Can Do to Prevent Wind & Storm Damage to Your Michigan home

Things you can do to help prevent or minimize wind damage when a storm does hit.

1. Regularly inspect your roof, siding, gutters, and shutters for any signs of looseness or weakness.
2. Identify any trees hazards, such as loose or dead branches, or branches that extend too far over the home or other structures.
3. Keep a spare tarp on hand, to immediately cover and wholes or missing boards that are removed by wind.
4. Make sure that your homeowner’s insurance policy covers “replacement cost” and not just “market value.”
5. Keep our emergency phone number somewhere easily accessible – so we can respond immediately. Remember, in a severe wind storm you may use power and be unable to access the Internet – so write down our number where it is accessible!

We Offer Emergency Wind Damage Services for:

• Damaged roofs.

• Fallen trees on buildings or vehicles.

• Exposed commercial or residential interior.

• Broken windows or door.

• Damaged gates, fences or necessary enclosures.

• Debris impeding access or movement.

Our emergency response team will arrive promptly, take all necessary steps to secure your structures and property, and remain in contact with you until the location has been made safe & secure. Our 24/7 Emergency Wind Damage Services may include tarping, boarding up, installing structural supports, cleaning up debris, and/or other steps necessary to protect exposed property and prevent further damage.

We will also coordinate with your homeowners’ insurance company to make certain that they obtain all necessary information and claim documentation in a timely manner.

Our priority is to restore your property to its pre-storm condition as quickly as painlessly as possible for you. We have helped hundreds of homeowners across the midwest, including in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County.

If you have suffered wind damage to your Michigan home, call us at 888.442.2766 to discuss your wind damage repair and restoration needs.

Serving the Midwest and Southeast Michigan, including; Wayne, Oakland & Macomb County

Insurance Coverage for Ice Dam Damage Home Repairs

Can I submit a Homeowners Insurance Claim for Water Damage from an Ice Dam?

Yes. If you have homeowners insurance, your insurance company will usually pay for ice dam damage repair to your homes structure – as well as damaged personal property. However, your insurance company may or may not cover the removal of the ice dam itself, and/or cover the repairs necessary to prevent another ice dam from forming.

No two insurance companies are exactly the same – and insurance policies also vary greatly depending upon what “coverage” you have elected.  First, carefully read your Insurance Policy, so you understand what it does and does not cover. Next discuss your situation with your Insurance agent. Make certain you know what your “deductibles” and your “policy limits are.”

Typically homeowner’s insurance policies are drafted to not cover removal of the ice dam itself.  However, in our extensive experience working with insurance companies, we have found that many homeowner’s companies will cover part or all of your ice dam removal, usually as an act of “good faith.”

Reputable Restoration & Repair Companies get Better Insurance Settlements for Ice Dam Damage

Having a reputable, experienced restoration and repair company handling your water damage repair will help substantially in obtaining the maximum insurance coverage for which you qualify under your homeowners’ policy.

This is because an experienced restoration company – such as Aaron’s Restoration – will ensure that all of your paperwork and documentation is completed properly, and submitted to the satisfaction of the homeowners’ insurance company in a timely manner.

Cut rate, inexperienced or “cheap “restoration companies may not get the proper claims documentation submitted to your insurer. Additionally, an inexperienced repair company may miss “hidden” or unseen aspects of your damage – such as mold or other damage between the walls – and omit this from your insurance claim!

Remember if you and your restoration company don’t ask for enough money to fix everything properly, you won’t get it. And you will be left holding the bag if additional repairs are discovered “down the road” after the claim has been paid.

We Specialize in Ice Dam Damage Repair & Restoration

Serving Southeast Michigan, including: Wayne, Macomb & Oakland County

When we prepare the documentation required for your insurance claim, your insurance agency will almost certainly cover the damage done to your home caused by your leaking roof. And, in many case, they may even pay to remove the portion of the ice dam that’s directly causing the leaking.

Although we can’t predict your exact insurance coverage without speaking to your insurance company about your specific coverage and deductibles, you can maximize your chances of obtaining the best insurance settlement for your leak or water damage if you hire a restoration company that knows how insurance companies handle & settle ice dam claims.

The experts at Aaron’s Restoration can repair damage caused by ice dams, including roof and gutter damage and water damage inside of your home. Contact us today to schedule an estimate for water damage restoration anywhere in Southeastern Michigan, including Wayne, Macomb & Oakland County.

Call us at 888.442.2766 to discuss your burst pipe water damage repair needs.

Prevent & Remove Ice Dams By Recognizing Common Locations

We have assisted hundreds of homeowners in Wayne, Oakland & Macomb County repair and restore their homes after Ice Dam Water Damage. Our thorough, professional & restoration team understands how and where ice dams form – and exactly what needs to be done to repair the damage to your home.

The best way to protect yourself from ice dam damage is to be aware of where ice dams commonly form – and to inspect and remove ice dams before they lead to leaking and structural damage.

Common Locations for Ice Dams

• The edge of the roof;
• Gutters;
• The fascia, behind the gutter;
• The siding’s surface;
• The exterior wall surface;
• Below & above skylights;
• Valley areas
• Roofs with low pitch
• Rooms with vaulted ceilings
• Around chimneys & furnace flues
• Inside or around windows & door frames
• Any roof opening – including pipes & vents

Ice dams typically do not occur over unheated areas- including garages, porches, “summer rooms” & patios.

Professional Home Repair for Ice Dam Water Damage

If you have experienced damage to your home from an ice dam, we will repair damage and replace walls, ceilings, plaster, drywall, moldings & carpet as necessary. We guarantee that your damaged area will look “like new”. And we will also ensure that any underlying or “unseen” health or environmental hazards are completely eliminated. We will also make sure that the initial structural  “cause” of the ice dam is removed and repaired – in order to minimize the possibility that you will ever face this type of inconvenience again.

We will also work with your insurance company to help you obtain the maximum amount of coverage for your homes water damage, for which you are covered.

Click Here to Learn About Insurance Coverage for Home Damage from Ice Dams.

We Specialize in Ice Dam Damage Repair & Restoration

Serving Southeast Michigan, including: Wayne, Macomb & Oakland County

Call us at 888.442.2766 to discuss your Ice Dam removal & repair needs.

Big congratulations to Christine Meier doing so well on Monday. She shot a 73 Monday in the last chance qualifier at Blythefield Country Club for the Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft. She has qualified to compete in a field of 144 of the best female golfers in the world.

There was a bit of confusion…

“When they announced me on the first tee the guy made mention to say ‘no relation to the Meijer store,’ it was funny,” Meier said.

Kelli Pry of Tampa, Florida shot 71 to win the day while Meier finished in second. Both will play this week.

A former Michigan State University standout, Meier has struggled just getting into Symetra Tour events this year.

“It’s been a little bit tough, I’ve been on the alternate list for much of the year,” Meier said. “I only played half the season last year because I was finishing up college, so that kind of left me in a tough spot for this year.

It’s been kind of a fight to get into things and a fight to stay in them this year.”

With her dream destination being the LPGA, the Rochester Hills native said she’s overjoyed that her first tour event will be in her home state of Michigan.

“I started playing on the Meijer (PowerBilt) Tour when I was nine, so I’m used to the name thing,” Meier said. “It’s still funny though.”

“I think I had three people ask me today, ‘are you with Meijer?’ And I was like ‘uh, I wish.'” Meier said with a laugh.

Competitive play begins Thursday.

Find the full story here:

http://www.mlive.com/golf/index.ssf/2015/07/no_name_mixup_msu_alumna_quali.html