Your appliances can cause serious indoor flooding. While modern comforts like refrigerators, dishwashers, air conditioners, washers, and water heaters can make life easier, they can also cause a water disaster. Leaky appliances, whether a slow drip or ruptured pipe, can do a lot of damage. Even something seemingly insignificant, if left unattended for a long […]
If you have ever needed water damage restoration in your Missoula home, odds are the bathroom was involved. Your bathroom goes through water every day and almost every trip to the bathroom will include the use of water. This means the bathroom is a very common place for water damage to occur. Water Damage Restoration […]
We’ve all heard the popular adage, “April showers bring May flowers.” While I understand and appreciate the sentiment, after dealing with a soggy carpet problem in my own home this spring each time it rains, I’d like to amend it slightly, to say, “April showers bring May flowers, and water damage.” With the weather getting […]
Every homeowner in Missoula fears the dreaded sound of dripping water when no water is turned on – and that fear is valid. Leaking pipes are one of the most common causes of indoor water damage. But what exactly causes our pipes to leak? Here are just a few explanations on why pipes can begin […]
There are a lot of things that need taken care of following water damage to your Missoula home. It can be completely overwhelming and hard to remember what must be done, and how to do it properly to ensure everything is cleaned up correctly. Water Damage Cleanup In Missoula During a time that seems overly […]
Welcome to winter in Missoula. No longer are we in the awkward in-between where we all question if we should wear sandals or a coat. It’s truly cold now. Whether you’re wiping frozen tears off your face, still trying to come to grips with sub-50 weather or if you’re shouting for joy with hot cocoa […]
Water damage is categorized in various ways. The level of danger of wastewater is separated into clear water, grey water, and black water, which all indicate what, where, and how dangerous the materials the water came in contact with are. There are categories describing what kind of water damage has occurred, whether due to faulty […]
After a flood, speed is of paramount importance. The difference between acting quickly and procrastinating the restoration process can prove to be the difference of thousands of dollars in damage and the permanent loss of some possessions. To avoid these unnecessary costs and damages, we at Five Valley’s Restoration in Missoula, MT recommend you do […]
Let’s face it. Everyone has a busy schedule. It seems as though every second of every day is filled with some sort of plan or event. There never seems to be time to do anything for yourself. When water damage enters the equation, it seems as though there is even less time. However, instead of […]
Whenever you encounter water damage, other damages are sure to follow. Mold and bacteria growth and decay are the most common and are close to follow. Mold and bacteria like to grow in warm moist areas. Water damage creates those perfect conditions. Water is also one of the most destructive tools out there. For example, […]
