Water damageWhat to do in the first hour after a basement flood
Safety first, then the source, then the photos. A minute-by-minute plan for the first hour after a Metro Detroit basement floods, and what to leave alone.
George Makovey · 6 min read
Guides for Metro Detroit property owners
What to do in the first hour, how to protect a building before a freeze or a storm, and how insurance claims usually work. Written by the team that does the work.
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Water damageGeorge Makovey · 6 min read
PreventionFrozen pipes in a Michigan winter: how to prevent them, and what to do if one bursts
A normal January day at Detroit Metro Airport barely reaches freezing. How to keep pipes from freezing, how to thaw one safely, and what to do if one bursts.
Jackson Siersma · 5 min read
InsuranceHow a water damage insurance claim works in Michigan
Report it promptly, prevent further damage, document everything and read the scope line by line. How a water damage claim usually unfolds for a Michigan homeowner.
Vadym Makovey · 6 min read
MoldMold after water damage: why the first 48 hours matter
Mold needs moisture to grow. Why EPA's 24 to 48 hour drying window matters, the mistakes that make mold worse, and when to call a professional.
George Makovey · 5 min read
Fire & smokeSmoke and soot after a house fire: what to do once you're allowed back in
Once the fire department lets you back in, a few safe steps protect your family and your claim. What to do first, and why soot and smoke odor need more than soap.
Jackson Siersma · 5 min read
CommercialCommercial water damage: a facility manager's checklist for the first 24 hours
Life safety, shutoffs, equipment and records, people, documentation and the calls to make. A practical checklist for the first 24 hours after a commercial water loss.
Vadym Makovey · 5 min read
MoldSummer humidity, AC leaks and basement mold: a Michigan homeowner's guide
A cool basement on a muggy August day is a mold incubator. How to keep humidity in check, what a sweating pipe or a musty smell is telling you, and when to call for help.
George Makovey · 6 min read
Choosing a companyTop 5 water damage restoration companies in Dearborn, MI (2026)
Dearborn has flooded hard, again and again. Five water damage companies that serve the city, and why we rank ourselves first.
Vadym Makovey · 8 min read
Choosing a companyTop 5 water damage restoration companies in Novi, MI (2026)
Novi's homes are among the newest in Metro Detroit, often large, with finished basements full of things worth saving. Five companies that serve the city, and why we rank ourselves first.
Jackson Siersma · 8 min read
CommercialWater damage in an apartment building: a property manager's checklist
Water doesn't respect unit lines. What a property manager should do in the first hours after a leak in a multi-unit building, and what to have ready before it happens.
Vadym Makovey · 6 min read
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