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Queen City’s weather is famous for four mild seasons. Thankfully, here our average 43 inches precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year. (Unless we are in the path of an occasional hurricane.) And although we don’t have blizzards, we have never had a year without at least a dusting of snow. Our winter troubles come […]
Water Damage & Compromised Foundations Compromised foundations are at a higher risk of suffering from water damage in the Greater Charlotte area. A solid foundation keeps your home sound and sturdy. A compromised foundation puts the entire house is at risk for damage. The problem is water can be found all around your home’s foundation. […]
During the water damage restoration process, there are many honest mistakes you can make that will further compound your problems. The best way to avoid these mistakes is to simply know what they are so you can be prepared for them. From our experts at Restoration 1 of Greater Charlotte, here are five of the […]
As a business owner or manager, your list of responsibilities is unending. While your aim is always on the bottom line, you can’t take your eye off of safely. You have managed the risks of COVID, protect against cyber attacks, and even schedule fire drills. By also taking measures to prevent water damage, you can […]
Time is essential for successful water damage cleanup. The longer water damage is present, the worse the damage becomes. The single best thing you can do after your Charlotte home has suffered from water damage is call for professional clean up right away. Here are just 3 reasons why you need to respond as quickly […]
When water damage affects your home in Charlotte, the first thing you will probably do is try to determine just how bad the damage is. From small leaks to major floods, all water damage problems should be cleaned up as quickly as possible in order to mitigate further damage. If you are debating whether or […]
The building industry (and homeowners) learned some valuable lessons from Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Katrina in 2005 and Sandy in 2012. After each hurricane ravaged the coast, each state adopted stricter building codes requiring new or replacement garage doors to be structurally reinforced to withstand higher wind load requirements. Now codes require the doors have […]
If you discover a leak that’s causing water damage, we at Restoration 1 warn that you not wait until the next day to address the issue. Water begins causing damage immediately, and that damage just gets worse as time goes by. The following timeline shows just how quickly water damage can ruin your Charlotte home […]
Charlotte has such fascinating stories; we can experience history every day– block by block. When the city was founded back in 1768, a large group of colonists, loyal to the British Crown, decided to settle in Charlotte. The intersection of two Native American trading paths is now the intersection of Trade and Tryon in Uptown. […]
Water follows the path of least resistance as gravity pulls it downhill. Unfortunately, when excess water accumulates in the bottom floor of your home, your home and possessions can be damaged or destroyed. Often, it is a result of outside water falling as rain or snow that makes its way inside. As little as 1 […]