How we detect water damage
Jun 22, 2022
The extent of water damage is not as easy to detect as many would think. While a wall or floor may look dry doesn’t necessarily mean it is. At Sincerely Yours, Inc. we use different kinds of meters to determine how wet (or dry) a surface is. The ways we determine this is by thermal […]
Signs Of Hidden Water Damage
Aug 24, 2021
When your house floods it is pretty obvious that water damage is present. However, not all water damage in your home happens in places that you can see. With all the plumbing in the walls, crawl spaces, and attics, sometimes there can be water damage that goes unnoticed. If you can identify the signs of hidden water damage […]
Water Damage Issues Homeowners May Face
Jul 22, 2021
Water damage disasters can cause a significant amount of damage to any Columbia, SC home. Property damage isn’t the only factor homeowners need to consider when dealing with a water damage event. It’s important for homeowners to be aware of the different types of issues they may encounter when dealing with water damage cleanup. Below […]
Common problems homeowners deal with in basements.
Aug 11, 2020
Homeowners in the South may not be as familiar with theadvantages, and disadvantages, of having a basement. Thedamp, sandy soil found in most Southern states – especiallythose along the coast or with an abundance of wetlands –contains too much groundwater to make basements feasible.Advances in dehumidifying technology have helped turnbasements from damp, musty and moldy […]
When A Basement Floods And You Find Water Damage…
Apr 30, 2020
If you walk into your Columbia home and see your basement flooded, your first response may be to panic and wonder what to do or who to call. Water damage emergencies often catch us unexpectedly and can happen anywhere, at any time, and from a number of different causes. Knowing how to respond will help […]
Water Damage Over Time: How Long Does It Take For A Flood To Destroy A Home?
Feb 28, 2020
When it comes to water damage, every minute counts. The longer floodwater sits in your home, the more opportunity it has to soak into your carpet, walls, furniture, and so on. The distinction between the degree of water damage in minutes, hours, days, and weeks after a flood varies drastically. If your home ever floods, […]
Water Damage Cleanup And Basement Flooding Prevention In Columbia, SC
Jan 30, 2020
When you purchase a home with a basement, it is smart to have an understanding of common problems homeowners deal with in basements. One of the biggest concerns for homeowners is flooding in the basement. Thankfully, if your basement does flood, you can rely on the fast-acting water damage cleanup service at Sincerely Yours in […]
Common Signs Of Hidden Water Damage
Dec 22, 2019
When your basement floods it is pretty obvious that water damage is present. However, not all water damage in your home happens in places that you can see. With all the plumbing in the walls, crawl spaces and attics, sometimes there can be water damage that goes unnoticed. If you can identify the signs of […]
Categories Of Water Damage
Jun 06, 2018
Water damage is a problem that most property owners dread. Water can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage because it will ruin furniture, electronics, household appliances, upholstery, and other items in the house. Water will also result in the growth of mold. Always hire knowledgeable water damage specialists like the team at Sincerely Yours […]
Plumbing Related Causes of Floods and How to Avoid Them
Apr 11, 2018
A flood in your South Columbia home isn?t always caused by a flood outside of your home. Often flooding inside your home and water damage is caused by a failure of some kind of appliance or plumbing within your own home. Appliances will fail from time to time, however, you can easily avoid many problems […]