Would you know what to do in the event of a flood or water damage in your home? We spoke to Kainoa Carlson of HI Now, the interview segment of Hawaii News Now's morning show, this past week to answer this question. General Manager of our Oahu Operation, Marlone Madamba and General Manage...
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Why can’t I just dry this myself? Do I really need to hire a professional to clean up water damage? Our answer to these very reasonable questions is based on the truly significant amount of damage that not a lot of water can have on your home and the fact that the actual damage caused is often not...
Read MoreRecovering from a flood goes beyond simply sopping up the standing water left behind. Water can seep into hard to reach and impossible to see interstitial spaces like wall cavities and crawl spaces. Not drying these spaces adequately can lead to both structural damages and mold growth which ca...
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When it comes to water damaged wood floors, immediate response from a professional property damage restoration team is crucial to saving them. Because of the cellulose fibers in wood flooring, the water is absorbed quickly into the wood base boards; this is why while the wood f...
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The best thing you can do immediately following a flood or discovering water damage is to call a professional and certified water damage restoration company in order to minimize damages and begin the structural drying process. However, following a large weather event where there is large sprea...
Read MoreJahren from our mitigation team takes us into a contained area of a recent multi-unit water damage event that we responded to at a senior care center. Especially in a critical care environment where we are dealing with heightened health sensitivities, containment barriers are the best way to p...
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Not all flood water is the same. The proper protocol for flood response varies depending on the category of water present. The categories of water refer to the level of contamination of the water considering its originating source and quality after it comes into contact with building materials...
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Whether due to an appliance malfunction, leaky pipe or storm, a flood can cause incredible amounts of damage to your home or facility. Should you ever experience water damage or a flood, DO NOT DO any of the following: 1. Delay response – Most water damage issues can be remedied s...
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Water damage is one of the most common causes of homeowner’s insurance claims yet it's also something we tend not to know a lot about unless we've personally experienced a water loss event ourselves. With over 18 years of providing emergency water damage response, Premier Restoration Hawaii ha...
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When I write about water damage for any publication, we’re usually focused on issues that originate from inside the building envelope. This article will be about the top sources of moisture intrusion we, as restorers, see most often. Before we dive into specifics, I think it’s important to m...
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