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Why You Should Hire a Professional when Responding to a Black Water Event

By The Dry Guy August 18, 2020

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...

Our Frequently Asked Questions on Water Damage Answered

By The Dry Guy June 25, 2020

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...

When drying hardwood floors, hire an expert!

By Kera May 23, 2018

While hardwood flooring is an aesthetically beautiful design choice in your home, they are notoriously difficult to dry if affected by a flood or water damage. Even if you think the wood floors LOOK dry after using a bunch of towels to sop up the excess water, the wood can still buckle later. ...

Will my Homeowners insurance cover the cost of flood damage and clean up?

By Kera April 18, 2018

This is a question we are often asked at our call center before we ever send technicians out. Bottom line is that even in emergency situation, many people are still concerned about costs and rightfully so. Just to get a single family home safe and dry following a devastating flood costs on average...

Flash Flood Preparation - How to protect your Hawai'i home

By The Dry Guy February 22, 2018

Flooding is the #1 Natural Disaster, yet only a small number of homeowners are covered by flood insurance. Unless your home is located in a zoned floodplain, you aren’t required to purchase flood insurance with your homeowners insurance policy which results in only about 18% of homeowners carrying f...

What to do within 24 hours of a major home flood

By Kera December 22, 2017

Home disasters happen when you least expect it. If you live in Maui and were in the middle of your Christmas shopping yesterday only to find that your home was affected by the record rainfall in Kahului, we’ve got some tips on what to do in the first 24 hours following a flood. Flood disaste...

Water Leaks : What to expect and how to fix it

By The Dry Guy December 09, 2017

By Charlie Ogden With 30 years in the business of emergency water extraction, Charlie Ogden has seen it all. Here is Charlie's thorough guide on water leaks from what to expect and how to select a legitimate water extraction company. One of the most dreaded situations for a building manager is...