Why Timing Matters When It Comes To Water Damage
A pipe burst may not seem like a big deal at first. But the longer you wait to fix it, your property is at risk of suffering more damage. Putting off a pipe burst will quickly flood whichever room it burst in and will spread fast throughout your property. There are several steps to take […]
4 Signs Of Water Damage
Ah, St. George! A beautiful land covered in red rocks and continuous sunlight and warmth. Because of the hard desert terrain, heavy rainwater does not soak into the ground very quickly as it can in many other places. When St. George gets a lot of rain, many homes and businesses suffer from water damage due […]
Five Safety Concerns Related To Flood Damage
Flood damage is a serious problem for many homeowners. It can be very destructive, is a hassle to clean up, and poses certain safety concerns. We at Ally1 in the St. George area want you to be safe and prepared in all types of flooding disasters. Below are five safety concerns associated with flooding that […]
Prepping For Flash Floods
December can be a pretty quiet month for St. George. Our part of the state doesn’t see a ton of snow or rain during the winter months, not enough to cause a lot of damage at least. However, we are affected by the runoff of snow and water from northern towns, cities, and mountains that […]
Preventing Winter Water Damage
Winter is a dangerous time for your home. More insurance claims are filed in this next three months than any other time. In fact, water damage accounts for almost half of all property damage claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute. The combination of frozen exterior pipes leaks inside the house and long absences can […]
Get In Front Of Winter Weather Water Damage
As the days grow shorter and nights get longer in St. George, take these signs as reasons to prepare your home for potential water damage. Wind, hail, water, and freezing damage claims account for more homeowners insurance claims than all other property damage combined. Use these last warm days to scan your home from […]
Floods In Utah
This summer’s devastating floods near the Dollar Ridge Fire resulted from a combination of a) flash floods and b) a previous wildfire “burn scar” in northern Utah. Debris flows resulted from extreme rainfall directly over the area of limited, burned out vegetation. Duchesne County Sheriff’s Deputies, County Road Department workers and firefighters assigned to the […]
Understanding The Different Levels Of Contaminated Flood Water
Not all water damage is equal. Some cases of flooding and water damage, while still obnoxious and destructive don’t pose nearly the same threat or cause the same damage as others. Oftentimes, this has to do with the level of contamination in the floodwater itself. Floodwater is almost never clean to the point that you […]
How To Deal With Loss After Water Damage
Experiencing a house flood or any kind of water damage can be devastating, especially if you are unprepared for it. There is nothing more heartbreaking than seeing items or entire portions of your home being thrown out because they are not savable. This is particularly hard to deal with if you have heirlooms or are […]
What To Do In The Aftermath Of Water Damage
Experiencing water damage is one of those horrible things that you always assume is going to happen to someone else. You never think that you are going to be the one with burst pipes or a leaky foundation, but the truth is that water damage is the second most common reasons for insurance claims in […]