Everyone dreads the thought of a flooded basement damaging one’s home and losing valuable possessions along the way. It is an unwanted and yet a common reality for some. Truthfully, a flood emergency can occur at any given time. However, it doesn’t mean that one cannot be prepared for it. Five Star Complete Restoration promises […]

The Need for Fire Restoration It’s a sad fact of life that homes and businesses sometimes catch fire, and that of course includes homes and businesses in Indianapolis and elsewhere in Indiana. In 2017, fires produced 23 billion dollars in property damage. That figure would have been a little lower if not for the California […]

What Is an Ice Dam? Ice dams can happen on rooftops when the outside temperature drops below freezing as it does in Indianapolis and many other places across the country. They happen because warmth coming from inside the house results in one part of the roof being above 32 degrees Fahrenheit and a different part […]

What Is an Ice Dam, Anyway? When it’s freezing outside, a ridge of ice can form at the edge of the roof. This ice dam keeps water from draining. The water backs up instead. To put that in more detail, you get ice dams when the roof temperature isn’t uniform, that is to say, when […]

Moisture in the Basement When you think of basement water damage, you may think of basement flooding in your Indianapolis, Noblesville, or Carmel area home. You may also think that as far as you know, the waterproofing on the exterior basement walls is doing a good job. So is your sump pump system, In fact, […]

Dry Wet Carpet Yourself Wet carpet’s a problem in your Indianapolis, Noblesville, or Carmel home. If you don’t get it dried out, you’ll end up with that wet carpet smell, rot, or even wet carpet mold. A homeowner often discovers wet carpet in the basement. If it’s part of a bigger basement water damage problem […]

Autumn Brings Increased Risk of Water Damage Fall is a busy time for a water damage restoration company (like Five Star Complete Restoration) operating in the Indianapolis, Noblesville, and Carmel areas. That’s largely because temperatures are starting to drop. That in turn brings the risk that pipes will freeze and break. Water seepage can crack […]

Don’t Panic When You Have a Flooded Basement In Indianapolis It’s scary when discovering basement flooding. Basement water damage can extend to both items that got wet and the structural elements of the house itself. It can foster the growth of mold that’s both ugly and a significant health hazard. But although the flooded basement […]

A Wet Basement Is a Real Problem If you have a wet basement, you’re probably concerned and rightly so. Something as simple as condensation can warp hardwood floors overhead and promote the growth of toxic mold. If the cellar contains actual living space, you may be looking at ruined drywall, framing, or carpet. Regrettably, a […]

Why a Basement Floods An Indianapolis basement floods for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the cause is external, like torrential rains. Sometimes it’s internal, like a malfunctioning, overflowing appliance. Sometimes it’s a combination of the two, as when a great deal of water outside enters through a flaw in the foundation, or freezing temperatures burst […]