Flooded Basement – Do you have a Sump Pump?

Many people living in Boston rejoice when it rains instead of snowing in the winter so they do not have to deal with all the problems that come with snow (plowing, shoveling, traffic, etc.).  However there are some Bostonian’s who wished it had snowed, not...

Containment at a water damage loss

Containment can be critical in reducing drying time. In a recent job at a self-insured Boston-area high tech firm, a water pipe burst in an adjacent room causing minor flooding in the main conference facility. The wall and rug were saturated in several areas and our...

Moisture Meter?

Since my brother and I started our water damage restoration firm in 1982, we have dried over three thousand homes.  Practically every job we have had, we would always hear the same question from our customers “How can you tell my walls are wet, they look fine to me?” ...

Air Movers

Blowers, also known as Air Movers, Fans, or Carpet Dryers is a tool used as part of a drying process by Water Damage Technicians to dry out homes or businesses after they’ve been flooded. These Blowers, or “Air Movers”  are a very important part of...

What is the difference between AC and a Dehumidifier?

After the torrential rains this past summer, I was called to a flood job in Brookline MA. Upon arriving, I found the entire finished basement had water damage. The homeowner was unsure as to where the water had come from. He said he never had a problem with a wet...

What is a Dehumidifier

A Dehumidifier is a piece of equipment used to reduce humidity in an enclosed structure. Dehumidifiers promote faster drying, prevent humidity damage, and help prevent indoor air quality problems. It is similar to that of an AC unit. How do they Work Dehumidifiers...