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Tips to Keep Your Basement Water-Free

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:01:17 +0000

A number of factors can cause a basement to flood. A heavy rainstorm or hurricane is the most common reason. Pipe leaks inside the house or freezing pipes that crack and burst can cause water damage as well. Leaks from appliances, such as a clothes washer, can also be a culprit. Sewer backups into the basement can be the worst of all. No matter how it happens, water in your basement can cause significant damage and cleanup expense.

Water Damage Can Be Expensive to Fix

admin — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:31:19 +0000

Water damage. Maybe you thought your home was immune to it, but with the heavy rains this month, many homeowners were taken by surprise by a flood in the basement or a leaking roof. Kevin Hinchey, president and CEO of Saugerties-based H & H Environmental, which serves the tri-state area as well as Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, said his company was inundated with calls due to the rainfall in our area.

Today’s Water Damage is Tomorrow’s Mold Problem

admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:08:32 +0000

Melting snow and heavy rains pushing rivers across the Northeast to flood levels. This hit many states hard and created many waterlogged communities. Flooded basements and additional dampness can cause more than just water damage to homeowners. This water and dampness can lead to mildew and mold growth, which can quickly become a health hazard.

H&H Environmental Featured on Good Day NY

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:18:01 +0000

The Northeast has been hit hard by heavy rain storms and flooding. Good Day New York called in mold expert Kevin Hinchey on Wednesday, March 17th to explain what to do if your home has a mold problem.

H&H Environmental on Flickr

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:48:48 +0000

H&H Environmental has a just started a new photo account on Flickr. Want to see the damage that water and mold can do to a home? Check out these images.

Fixing Water Damage Now Prevents Mold Problems Later

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:16:05 +0000

Heavy rain, a burst pipe or flooding can cause more than just water damage to your home. It can lead to mildew and mold growth, which can become a health hazard.

Mold Contamination and Your Homeowners Insurance

admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:16:38 +0000

Homeowner property insurance policies range in specific coverage from insurer to insurer. It’s important to read your policy carefully. The language of your property policy and the cause(s) of the mold infestation determine whether the damage is covered. “Specified peril” policies may only cover mold removal if you can prove to the insurer that the damage was caused by a specifically listed cause or “peril”. Other policies are “all risk” policies, which may by default cover mold contamination unless the insurance company can prove that the cause(s) of the mold contamination was actually an excluded cause in the policy.

Mold Toxins in Water-Damaged Buildings Worse Than Thought

admin — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:57:21 +0000

According to new research from Lund University in Sweden, mold toxins in buildings damaged by moisture are much more dangerous than previously thought. This research has implications for home sellers and buyers, contractors and insurance companies.

Preventing Basement Water Damage

admin — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:18:43 +0000

Flooding can occur from overflowing river or the result of a heavy storm or hurricane. It can also occur from leaks inside the house or due to freezing pipes. If water seeps into gets the insulation, studs or carpet the dampness can lead to structural damage and mold contamination. Even a small amount of water can cause considerable damage that may cost thousands of dollars to fix.

Keeping Frozen Pipes at Bay

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:09:07 +0000

During the winter, one of the most common home insurance claims is for water damage caused by frozen pipes that have burst. When the temperature drops to freezing, pipes in your home are at potential risk.