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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.

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 Infestation Straining Tenant-landlord Relations

admin — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:24:13 +0000

CATSKILL, NY - A festering mold problem in a rural Catskill home has left one couple feeling helpless, and they are reaching out for help wherever they can.

Mold and the Rainy Season

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:05:07 +0000

This wet summer is setting up conditions for mold to grow as people who suffer from respiratory problems shut their homes up during the fall.

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.