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For homeowners, excess water can be a real problem. If you’ve noticed any of these common signs indicating water damage, it may be time to take action.

Reviewed by the USA Restoration Team, IICRC Certified Water Damage Restoration Technicians serving Vancouver, WA since 2014.   When water gets into hardwood floors, the boards move. They cup, crown, buckle, or some combination of all three, and the floor that was flat and solid days ago now looks wavy, uneven, and in some spots

Reviewed by the USA Restoration Team, IICRC Certified Water Damage Restoration Technicians serving Vancouver, WA since 2014.   Water damage in a rental property creates an immediate question about who is responsible and how quickly something has to happen. For tenants, the concern is whether the home is safe and when it will be repaired.

If your home or building has been impacted by water damage, you may need professional services. Here are some tips for finding a company that fits your needs.

Reviewed by the USA Restoration Team, IICRC Certified Water Damage Restoration Technicians serving Vancouver, WA since 2014.   Garages are exposed to a lot of water in Vancouver, WA. With over 40 inches of annual rainfall concentrated mostly between October and April, a garage that has any weakness in its envelope is going to find

Reviewed by the USA Restoration Team, IICRC Certified Water Damage Restoration Technicians serving Vancouver, WA since 2014.   A water heater leak at the top rarely announces itself dramatically. More often, it starts as a faint drip near a pipe connection or a small wet ring on the floor below. Easy to miss, easy to

Reviewed by the USA Restoration Team, IICRC Certified Water Damage Restoration Technicians serving Vancouver, WA since 2014.   A water leak inside a wall is one of the more stressful things to discover as a homeowner, partly because by the time you notice it, the water has usually been moving for a while. You might

Reviewed by the USA Restoration Team, IICRC Certified Water Damage Restoration Technicians serving Vancouver, WA since 2014.   Water dripping from a bathroom fan is one of those problems that tends to get ignored longer than it should. It often starts as a small drip after a hot shower, easy to assume it will dry

Reviewed by the USA Restoration Team, IICRC Certified Water Damage Restoration Technicians serving Vancouver, WA since 2014.   Most ceiling leaks start small. A yellowish stain after a heavy rainstorm. A soft spot near a light fixture. A drip that only shows up after someone showers in the bathroom above. Easy to put off, easy

Reviewed by the USA Restoration Team, IICRC Certified Water Damage Restoration Technicians serving Vancouver, WA since 2014.   Water damage is one of those problems that tends to be well underway before most homeowners realize it is there. A small stain on the ceiling. A slightly musty smell in the basement. Paint that is just