Water Damage Blog for Holly Springs and Southern Wake County
Local water problems, one at a time: crawl spaces on red clay, pipes that split in a hard freeze, second-floor laundry leaks, storm water and the paperwork a claim needs.
Downtown Sanford Flash Flooding: A Business Owner's First Day
Flash flooding on Little Buffalo Creek hit downtown Sanford. See what a business owner does on day one, how lower levels dry and how phased work reopens doors.
Crabtree Creek in Morrisville: 9, 10 and 13 Foot Stages
Crabtree Creek gauge stages in Morrisville explained: what 9, 10 and 13 feet mean, how past crests compare and what to do when creek water enters a building.
Holly Springs Upstairs Laundry Leaks: Water in the Ceiling Below
A washer hose or drain fails upstairs in a Holly Springs home and water reaches the ceiling below. See how it travels, what to do first and how drying works.
Tropical Storm Flood Water in Holly Springs: Doors and Garages
Hurricane remnants pushed water under a garage door in Holly Springs? See what Category 3 flood water means and how the first day of cleanup goes.
Water in a Holly Springs Crawl Space After Heavy Rain
Heavy rain left water under a Holly Springs floor? See how red clay holds water, how to tell pooled water from damp air, and how the crew pumps and dries.
Garner Roof and Ceiling Leaks After the December 2023 Tornado
Tornado wind opened a Garner roof and rain reached the ceiling? See how water travels through the attic, what to cover first and how the team dries it out.
Chapel Hill Sewage Backups: OWASA, Landlords and Cleanup
Sewage backing up in a Chapel Hill home or apartment? See when to call OWASA, how landlords and neighbors fit in, and how black water cleanup is contained.
Apex Water Pipe Leaks: Town Side or Home Side of the Meter
Water pipe leak in Apex? The meter marks the split between Town and homeowner repairs. See who handles which side, who to call first and what comes next.
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