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 […]

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 […]

Why Your Sump Pump Is So Important The sump pump is a vital part of your home’s defenses against flooding, water damage, and the expensive water mitigation and repairs you’d otherwise likely need if water did get in, a situation you’re particularly likely to encounter if the ground is saturated, perhaps as a result of […]

Indianapolis Flooded Basements: Causes, Prevention, and Water Mitigation A flooded basement in the Indianapolis area can be a homeowner’s nightmare. The water damage can ruin your possessions, soak into the structure of the house itself and damage that, and promote the growth of mold that threatens the health of everyone who lives in the home. […]