Keeping Frozen Pipes at Bay
During the winter, one of the most common home insurance claims is for water damage caused by frozen pipes that have burst. When the temperature drops to freezing, pipes in your home are at potential...
View ArticlePreventing Basement Water Damage
Flooding can occur from overflowing river or the result of a heavy storm or hurricane. It can also occur from leaks inside the house or due to freezing pipes. If water seeps into gets the insulation,...
View ArticleMold Toxins in Water-Damaged Buildings Worse Than Thought
According to new research from Lund University in Sweden, mold toxins in buildings damaged by moisture are much more dangerous than previously thought. This research has implications for home sellers...
View ArticleMold Contamination and Your Homeowners Insurance
Homeowner property insurance policies range in specific coverage from insurer to insurer. It’s important to read your policy carefully. The language of your property policy and the cause(s) of the mold...
View ArticleFixing Water Damage Now Prevents Mold Problems Later
Heavy rain, a burst pipe or flooding can cause more than just water damage to your home. It can lead to mildew and mold growth, which can become a health hazard.
View ArticleH&H Environmental on Flickr
H&H Environmental has a just started a new photo account on Flickr. Want to see the damage that water and mold can do to a home? Check out these images.
View ArticleH&H Environmental Featured on Good Day NY
The Northeast has been hit hard by heavy rain storms and flooding. Good Day New York called in mold expert Kevin Hinchey on Wednesday, March 17th to explain what to do if your home has a mold problem.
View ArticleToday’s Water Damage is Tomorrow’s Mold Problem
Melting snow and heavy rains pushing rivers across the Northeast to flood levels. This hit many states hard and created many waterlogged communities. Flooded basements and additional dampness can cause...
View ArticleWater Damage Can Be Expensive to Fix
Water damage. Maybe you thought your home was immune to it, but with the heavy rains this month, many homeowners were taken by surprise by a flood in the basement or a leaking roof. Kevin Hinchey,...
View ArticleTips to Keep Your Basement Water-Free
A number of factors can cause a basement to flood. A heavy rainstorm or hurricane is the most common reason. Pipe leaks inside the house or freezing pipes that crack and burst can cause water damage as...
View ArticleWhy DIY Water Extraction Can Be Dangerous
While a small water leak or spill can often be cleaned up by a homeowner, there are cases where professional water extraction services are required. Even a small amount of water damage that is...
View ArticleH&H Environmental Warns of Flooding Dangers Due to Heavy June Rain
Just 10 days into the month and this is already the ninth wettest June in New York City history. CBS 2 News reports that 7 inches of rain has already fallen in Central Park in just the first week and a...
View ArticleWhy Heavy Rains Trigger Mold Troubles
Up in the Northeast, we've seen lots of rain these past few months. This has not been a good season for keeping our homes dry. Areas that already have problems, such as areas hit by Hurricane Sandy,...
View ArticleMold Contamination and Your Homeowners Insurance
Homeowner property insurance policies range in specific coverage from insurer to insurer. It's important to read your policy carefully. The language of your property policy and the cause(s) of the mold...
View ArticleCrawlspace Mold Remediation Techniques
If your home has a crawlspace, there is a good chance that mold exists. Crawlspaces by design provide the perfect conditions for mold to grow and thrive. Without the proper precautions, it can spread...
View ArticleToday’s Water Damage is Tomorrow’s Mold Problem
Melting snow and heavy rains pushing rivers across the Northeast to flood levels. This hit many states hard and created many waterlogged communities. Flooded basements and additional dampness can cause...
View ArticleWater Damage Can Be Expensive to Fix
Water damage. Maybe you thought your home was immune to it, but with the heavy rains this month, many homeowners were taken by surprise by a flood in the basement or a leaking roof. Kevin Hinchey,...
View ArticleTips to Keep Your Basement Water-Free
A number of factors can cause a basement to flood. A heavy rainstorm or hurricane is the most common reason. Pipe leaks inside the house or freezing pipes that crack and burst can cause water damage as...
View ArticleFixing Water Damage Now Prevents Mold Problems Later
Heavy rain, a burst pipe or flooding can cause more than just water damage to your home. It can lead to mildew and mold growth, which can become an even greater health hazard. The post Fixing Water...
View ArticleWhy DIY Water Extraction Can Be Dangerous
While a small water leak or spill can often be cleaned up by a homeowner, there are cases where professional water extraction services are required. Even a small amount of water damage that is...
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