Returning Home after Hurricane Harvey
<p>Returning Home After a Flood As the flood waters recede and the millions of displaced Houstonians return home after Hurricane Harvey, 911 Restoration wishes the community well and offers it’s well-trained, compassionate support. First, we urge everyone to be careful, the storm may have passed, but many threats remain. Downed power lines are deadly, especially […]</p>
Read More
Houston Flood Help and Resources
<p>A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the Houston area and all of south central Texas until Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. as severe thunderstorms continue to wreak havoc in the region. Due to heavy rainfall and baseball-sized hail that has led to widespread flooding throughout the area, city officials are urging residents to stay at home and avoid traveling […]</p>
Mold Remediation: My Week with Mold
<p>Day 1: It can only get Worse It started with a leaking pipe under the bathroom sink. The simple solution: a bowl to catch the water. Empty it every night. The problem with simple solutions is that they are often forgotten and they are rarely permanent. Even a small leak can cause the need for […]</p>
Sewage Backup: What is Worse than a 24-Hour “Purge?”
<p>Being trapped in a home with a toilet overflow for 24-hours. “The Purge” and its sequel, “The Purge: Anarchy,” are films depicting what it would be like if the United States implemented a system where all illegal activity became legal for 24-hours. Who would commit the crimes and who would be a victim? Sewage backup […]</p>
Water Damage Restoration: How to Avoid the Slurpee Brain Freeze
<p>The best thing about 7-Eleven is Free Slurpee Day every year on 7/11, but the worst thing about a free Slurpee is the brain freeze. Water has a way of harming everything, including the human body, so whether you lose your house to a flood, or your mind to the freezing cold temptation of a […]</p>
Hold Your Nose, That Ain’t No Rose: A Raw Sewage Safety Q&A
<p>If you have ever smelled a serious raw sewage backup you have likely experienced some stomach churning. Once that smell creeps into your nostrils it’s hard to forget it. Unfortunately, raw sewage causes more problems than just a horrifying odor. Read our handy FAQ and learn what to do if you encounter a black water […]</p>
Last Month’s Dramatic Fire Rescue
<p>Luck really doesn’t completely do the story of the Houston construction worker and firefighter that narrowly escaped a burning apartment complex justice. Video footage of the incident last month shows the construction worker desperately signaling a fire truck that he was trapped. When the flames rapidly spread to the balcony where he was stuck, he […]</p>
What Should I Do If My Water Heater Is Leaking?
<p>I know all about water heater leaks because I’m had my fair share of problems with water heaters. I want you to make a checklist for maintaining your water heater, and I’m going to share some tips for figuring out what is going on if you suspect a leak. #1: Checking the Heater The first […]</p>
Dealing with Household Mold
<p>I have found over the years that there are many types of mold that grow in people’s homes. While some types of mold are easy to deal with, there are others that are simply too much for one person to handle on their own. It is worth the time to consider what to do when […]</p>
Tornado Alley
<p>Every spring, residents in certain parts of the country prepare for the onslaught of thunderstorms and tornadoes. States most likely to see tornadoes during spring and summer include Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, South Dakota and Nebraska. Together, these states make up what is known as “Tornado Alley.” Metropolitan areas such as Houston and Oklahoma City […]</p>