Water is life for all living beings, but stagnant or standing water is a sign for Michigan homeowners that there are issues with drainage and water management on their property. If you see standing water in or around your house, you shouldn't ignore it or think it will go away by itself.

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Effects Of Standing Water In And Around The House | ServPro Grand Rapids

No matter what the state of your house looks like, when you set out to clean up, you know you’re in for more work than you bargained for. Exceptional presentation standards are great if you’re having people over, transitioning from winter to spring, or staging your house for a sale, but your home being free of what lies beneath — mold, mildew, foundation, or wall damage, etc. is something else.

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Deep Cleaning Your House to Prevent Disaster | ServPro Grand Rapids

If you live in an urban area, you probably have a network of underground sewers carrying wastewater away from your home. These sewers are designed to handle a certain volume of water but can become overwhelmed during heavy rains. As a result, sewage can back up into your home through drains or toilets, creating a messy and potentially dangerous situation. You can do a few things to help prevent sewer backups. 

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Watch Out For Heavy Rains And Sewage Backup

However, it might come as a surprise to know that burst pipes also happen during the summer months. Even if your pipes endured the harsh winter without a scratch, you might find they barely resist the first weeks of summer.

The reasons are many, and here we'll discuss them.
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Pipe Bursts Can Still Cause Damage In The Summer

Of the many pests that can plague a house, mold is one of the most common. This is large because it requires very little for mold to grow and being the resilient pest that it is, and it can be very difficult to get rid of it. Ideally, you should go for a deep clean of the property to really get rid of the mold. 

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Is Mold Really in Every Home?

Every winter we see it, a client calls because they have a frozen pipe that has burst, and their basement is full of water.  The most vulnerable water pipe to freezing and bursting is the one that goes to the outside faucet of your home.  Clients always ask, how can this be prevented? 

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How $5 Can Save You Thousands!

We all know power surges can be a pain. They cause our electronics to malfunction, lights to flicker, and appliances to make strange noises. But did you know that power surges also cause severe damage to your home?

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Prevent Power Surges from Causing Severe Damage

During severe weather, your house will endure brutal conditions like high winds, heavy rain, and mountains of snow. Take the time to equip your home with accessories to survive a storm. Don't wait until the forecast calls for severe weather because you might not have enough time to make the necessary preparations

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Severe Weather Should Not Take You by Surprise

"A kitchen can be a dangerous place if you are not cautious. Most of us cook every day in the kitchen and deal with various electrical appliances near a water source and heating elements..."

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4 Most Common Causes of a Kitchen Fire

"When you think of a dehumidifier, you probably think of an appliance that helps remove excess moisture from the air to prevent mold and mildew growth. But did you know installing a dehumidifier in your home has many benefits? Let's look at some of the benefits of dehumidifiers:"

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Benefits of Installing a Dehumidifier

It is possible to save and restore water-damaged documents by using various techniques. When faced with a disaster like water damage, it's absolutely necessary to recover any physical documents you own first.

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Save Your Documents after Water Damage

The highly-trained technicians of the SERVPRO of South and Northwest Grand Rapids team are dedicated to responding quickly to disasters of any size, including those that involve fire damage or water damage. Our team consists of professionals who are from the Grand Rapids area and know our community inside and out.
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