Ways To Safeguard Your Basement From Water Damage And Restoration 

Basements are the most common type of foundation in Michigan homes. In fact, the frost line in Troy and surrounding areas in Michigan, is approximately 42 inches underground, which makes basements an ideal choice for homes in the area. The downside to basements is that they flood more than any other area in the home. […]

Steps To Decrease Costly Water Damage Restoration

Water damage restoration in Troy can get pretty expensive depending on the type of water (clean or black), the amount of water, and how long it has been present. No matter how extensive the water damage is, it is always inconvenient and a burden physically, emotionally, and financially. While there are some types of water […]

Can Wet Sheetrock Be Salvaged And Restored After Water Damage?

As a homeowner (or renter) you are likely to face water-damaged drywall at some point in the future.  In this unfortunate circumstance,  you need to quickly identify the cause and eliminate additional water.  More often than not the water that comes pouring through your rooms, ruining the carpet or wood floors. And just as common […]

Restoration For The Three Different Types Of Water Damage

Did you know that not all water damage is the same? In fact, there are three different classifications of water damage, and each has its own risks associated with it. It is important to know which type of water one you are dealing with if you need water damage restoration in your home in Troy […]

Important Precautions When You Discover Water Damage To Assist With Restoration 

What a nightmare – you open a door and enter a watery mess. Maybe your pipes froze, perhaps you let the bathtub overflow, or a sudden rainstorm caught you with open windows. Now you have water in your home and you need to keep your family safe. To stay safe as you assess the damage, […]

Water Damage Restoration Due To Water Heaters

One of the most common sources of water damage in homes in Troy is the water heater. When functioning correctly, the water heater provides incredible comfort to daily life, but when water heaters leak, it causes major destruction and restoration costs. Traditional water heaters are sized according to how many gallons of hot water they […]

3 Common Water Damage Restoration Mistakes Homeowners Make

Water damage can happen at any time and to any property in Troy, even without any warning. Whether a pipe bursts, an appliance malfunctions, the sewage line backs up, a toilet overflows, or a nearby stream floods, a prompt response can significantly reduce the damage done to your home. However, most homeowners do not know […]

Waiting Is Never An Option When You Need Water Damage Restoration

It’s a fact of life. The bathtub will overflow while you step out to handle a problem. The HVAC unit will clog and flood the ceiling during your vacation. Or the toilet will clog while hosting your in-laws for the holidays. Or perhaps a tiny pinprick hole will allow water to drip inside your walls. […]

Reasons To Hire A Professional For Water Damage Restoration

When it comes to water damage restoration in your Troy home, time is of the essence. Water damage is never a matter of IF it will happen, but rather WHEN it will happen. It is extremely important that you are prepared for when this type of event hits your home. If you do not feel […]

Water Damage Restoration: Frozen Pipe Myths

Gallons of water cascading down your walls and onto your floors is upsetting, scary, and dangerous. The most common source of water damage insurance claims in Michigan during the winter is frozen pipes. We at On-Site Cleaning want you to know the facts about how and why they freeze so you can avoid water damage […]

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