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Water Damage

Ice on Trees Can Cause Serious Water Damage During Winter Storms

During winter storms, ice does not just create slick roads. It can also build up on trees and that weight can become a serious threat to your home. When ice coats tree branches, it…

Water Damage

Can Losing Power Cause Busted Pipes and Water Damage?

Losing power during freezing temperatures can put your home at real risk for frozen and burst pipes. When the power goes out, your heat usually goes with it. That means the temperature inside your…

Emergency Plumbing

When Soft Tissue Block Turns Into an Emergency

While not every plumbing problem is avoidable, you can reduce the risk by avoiding all “flushable wipes,” not flushing paper towels or feminine products, installing mesh drain screens, having older homes sewer-scoped every few…

Is your home prepared for Georgia's rainy season? Call First In Restoration if you have water damage from Georgia Rain.

Homeowner Tips

Don’t Risk Water Damage, Prepare For Georgia Rain

Georgia rain can be a serious threat to your property's foundation, crawlspace air quality. At First In Restoration we know one thing is for sure: prevention is cheaper than repair. Here are some tips…

If you notice allergy symptoms you need to act fast and call First In Restoration to make sure your HVAC does not have mold.

Mold Damage

The Dangers of Mold in HVAC Systems

Generally you think of mold as being weird spots on drywall or a musty smell in your bathroom. But mold can hide in places out of your sight like inside your home's HVAC system…

Homeowner Tips

3 Quick Ways to Make Your Home Greener and Prevent Water Damage

At First In Restoration, we believe in doing things differently. From fast response times to eco-friendly cleanup First In Restoration will restore your space quickly. Whether it's water damage, emergency plumbing or mold remediation…

Water Damage

Handling Water Damage During a Holiday Gathering

Easter Sunday is a holiday that should be about family, delicious food, traditions and making memories, not a surprise waterfall from your ceiling from water damage.

Insurance Claims

Water Damage Denied Insurance Claims: What Are Your Options?

It's already frustrating to experience water damage in your home or business but having a water damage insurance claim denied is your worst nightmare. While water damage restoration is necessary, it can be costly,…

Homeowner Tips

How Landscaping Can Help (or Hurt) Your Home’s Water Damage Risk

When done correctly, your landscaping can guide water away from your home and toward safer drainage zones — keeping your foundation dry, your crawlspace clear and your risk of water damage low.

Prevent Water Damage with Gutter Maintenance.

Homeowner Tips

Preventing Water Damage: The Importance of Gutter Maintenance

Gutters are your first line of defense when it comes to water damage. For some reason, homeowners kind of put gutter maintenance off when really they should be top of mind. At First In…