Every year, on 7/11 all 7-Eleven patrons can get a free, small Slurpee. While this frozen treat tastes delicious when first served, if you do not finish it quickly, it could become quite the unsavory experience where you need mold remediation. The cups that 7-Eleven...
Last month a flash flood warning was in effect for much of the metro Southwest Houston area. Two to four inches of rain was expected, and it came quickly in a short time span. The storm toppled trees and resulted in power outages in some...
Published by 911 Restoration Southwest Houston on May 14, 2014 in category: Sewage Backup Cleanup
Nobody wants to have to deal with a raw sewage backup, especially in the home where the saturation is completely indiscriminate. The smell permeates everything and activates the gag reflex, but that is not as toxic as what can happen to you or your kids...
Published by 911 Restoration Southwest Houston on April 17, 2014 in category: Water Damage Restoration
Water leaks are known to happen for a number of reasons. Pipes can freeze and burst, tree roots can grow into pipes, water lines can become old and rusty, and appliances can start to leak. When an appliance or pipe leaks, it can cause a...
Published by 911 Restoration Southwest Houston on April 2, 2014 in category: Water Damage Restoration
The purpose of a sump pump is to keep your basement dry. Not every home necessarily needs a sump pump. For example, if your home is located at the top of a hill in a very dry climate, a sump pump may never need to...