
What To Do If Your Basement Floods
May 12, 2023
Flooding in your basement can be caused by a variety of things. Bad weather coming in through cracked window wells, a tub overflowing, sewage backup, or a pump malfunctioning can all cause flooding to occur. Standing water in your home can not only severely damage your carpets, walls, and possessions, but it is also dangerous […]

Why DIY Water Damage Repair Is Never A Good Idea
Apr 14, 2023
Discovering water damage in your home is not good and will likely fill you with frustration and stress. It is vital to move forward with caution as you decide what to do about it. You may be tempted to try to fix it yourself to avoid having to pay for a water damage restoration company […]

Being In Charge Of Restoring Order To Your Home
Mar 10, 2023
If you suffer from water damage or restoration issues, organizing a plan will help keep you safe, save more possessions, and get your life back to normal sooner. While every situation is different, here are some general steps to follow: Stop The Water You can’t start repairing the water damage problems until you control the […]

Is Water Damage Serious?
Feb 10, 2023
Whether dealing with a simple leaky pipe or a huge flood, identifying and cutting off the source of the water should be a top priority. This is so important due to the fact that water damage follows right along. Unfortunately, water damage can ruin your home faster and worse than you may think. Within the […]

Mold Or Mildew?
Jan 13, 2023
Mold and mildew are extremely common in any home, especially those that have been impacted by water damage. Both begin growing in the home within 24 hours of water damage and can take over your home quickly. With that being said, both the words mold and mildew are commonly used interchangeably. Many believe that they […]

Five Tips For Avoiding Winter-Related Water Damage
Dec 08, 2022
When winter comes, it’s important that you be prepared for all the new threats to your home that it poses. New issues like frozen pipes, ice dams, and collapsed roofs all come into play. Water Damage Restoration Ames From our water damage restoration professionals at Restoration 1 of Des Moines, here are five tips for […]

Three Things To Know That Help Prevent Water Damage
Nov 11, 2022
Water damage prevention isn’t complicated. However, there are a few simple things every homeowner should know that will help them prevent water damage. Water Damage Restoration Ames Here are a few facts our water damage restoration professionals at Restoration 1 of Des Moines recommend everyone should know. The Location Of Your Water Main Shut-Off Valve […]

Steps To Restoring Your Water-Damaged Property
Oct 14, 2022
If you have ever experienced water damage to your property, it probably felt overwhelming when trying to navigate what needed to be done next. After the water has damaged your property it can be formidable and costly to repair, but thankfully you don’t have to do it alone. Water Damage Restoration In Ames We at […]

Signs There Is Water Damage In Your Home
Sep 14, 2022
After experiencing some sort of flood whether it was with an appliance or heavy rain, there is bound to be water damage in your home. Depending on how much water and how long it stood in your home, there are different levels of damage that can occur. Either way, it’s important to check for the […]

How To Perform Water Damage Restoration In the Basement?
Aug 12, 2022
Water damage restoration can be daunting, especially if the water has seeped into the basement. But with these simple steps, you can restore your basements to their former glory in no time! Thank goodness for water damage restoration services; they’re our life-savers (literally). Don’t know where to start? Keep reading! We’ll give you all the […]