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Water Damage Prevention: Get Smart
This is our final article in the Water Damage Prevention Series. We know that Water Damage is not a fun experience, because we see it…
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Water Damage Prevention: Outside Prevention
Here at Swartz Restoration & Emergency Services, our hope is that you never experience any sort of water damage. Most often, water damage occurs inside…
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Water Damage Prevention: Maintenance Routine
No one wants to experience water damage in their home or their business. It's not a fun experience, and it can be costly. So, what…
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Why You Need to Know HOW to Turn Off Your Water
Water damage in your home or your business can make your world stop! We get it! We see it every week. We specialize in helping…
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Water in a Finished Basement
We were called to a home in Cridersville, Ohio when a home owner discovered water in their finished basement. Our team arrived quickly and immediately…
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Types of Water Damage
It has been a wet few weeks here in Ohio, which means our phones have been ringing off the hook. We specialize in water damage…
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Preventing Frozen Pipes
The Cold is Coming!!! This weekend and early next week in our area is about to experience some very cold temperatures. We often find ourselves…
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Action Steps for a Leaking Pipe
Being prepared for the cold snap this weekend is only the beginning. Prevention is always the most ideal situation, right? Yet if you discover water…
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Understanding the Smells of Water Damage
The Unseen Issues Water damage can cause a variety of issues in a home or a business. Some of those issues are easily seen, like…
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Understanding the Extent of Fire Damage Restoration
Having a fire in your home or business can feel overwhelming. Depending on the severity of the fire and the damage, you could have just…
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Mixing Restoration with Compassion
At Swartz Restoration, we set ourselves apart from other general contractors by mixing restoration with compassion. Our title for that blend is "We Care." How…
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Toilet Leak in Lima, Ohio
A toilet in Lima, OH, leaked for a week. Thankfully it was a supply line and not the sewage line! The water leaked across the…
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Shower Drain Backs Up in Lima, OH
A shower drain backs up in Lima, Ohio, giving the home owner an experience they will not forget. The basement sump pump backed up, causing…
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Washing Machine Causes Water Damage in Columbus Grove, Ohio
A washing machine caused water damage in Columbus Grove, Ohio. Water spread across the floors in a few different rooms, finding its way into the…
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Outdoor Spigot Causes Water Damage in Sidney, Ohio
This spring we were called about water damage in Sidney, Ohio. An outdoor water spigot was left running all night. After it was shut off the…
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Water Damage Affected 6 Floors of Upscale Condominium in Lima
An upscale condominium building in Lima, OH had a water pipe break on the top floor this spring. Because water still flows downhill, it affected…
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Which Home Appliances can Cause the Most Water Damage?
Which home appliances can cause the most water damage? In our 35 years of experience, we have been called to Dryout, Cleanup and Rebuild many homes…
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Water Backup Insurance
In our 35 years of experience, we have helped a lot of different people, and we have seen a lot of different situations. One issue…
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Sump Pump Failure in Lima, OH
A little over a year ago, we received a call after a sump pump failure in Lima, OH. A plumber had been called to make…
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Water in a Local Basement
Earlier this spring, we were called to one house because the sump pump malfunctioned, flooding their basement. The flooring in the basement was mostly painted…
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Pump-out vs. Water Extraction
Maybe you did everything the experts recommend to prevent water damage from touching your home. Yet you discover water in your basement or part of…
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Water Damages in Wapak, OH
In February 2019, we were called about water damages in a home in Wapak, Ohio. The home had been vacant during the winter, but a…
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Water Damage in the Winter
As the temperatures outside begin to drop below the freezing point, your home is more at risk of winter water damage. When water freezes, it…
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Apartment Complex Burst Pipe in Ottawa, Ohio
In early March of 2022, we received a late-night call about an apartment complex burst pipe in Ottawa, Ohio. We stopped out the next morning…
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Commercial Water Loss in Lima, Ohio
Back in May of 2021, we were called out to a commercial water loss in Lima, OH. This particular business has been a vendor of…
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Frozen Pipe Damage in Wapak OH
Back in Feb of 2019, we got a call about frozen pipes causing water damage to a home. At the time, the home was vacant…
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4 Tips To Prevent Water Damage
Water damage can happen at any time and is something we don’t think about preparing for. There are many causes of water damage such as…
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Do’s & Don’ts of Frozen Pipes
As the weather keeps flipping from below freezing temperatures to spring weather, it can cause your pipes to become frozen. Just imagine sitting on your…
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Water Mitigation Process
A water loss is extremely stressful. We try to take as much stress off our customers as possible. During the water loss, we will work…
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How do pipes freeze and burst?
With the presence of winter weather, the threat of freezing pipes is on many homeowners’ minds. Pipes burst mainly for one reason: water expands when…
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Water Damaged Drywall
Is it just us, or has Northwest Ohio felt a bit like Seattle lately? We’ve had quite a bit of rain, but even more so…
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The 3 Most Common Flood Types
Whether you live in a small house in the suburbs or a large, luxurious ranch in the country, your home is at risk of flooding.…
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How to Save Your Carpet from Water Damage
Water damage to carpet is a very common problem and one that can cause homeowners a lot of grief. In this article, you'll learn how…
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Burst Supply Line to Washing Machine in Lima, Ohio
A property manager called Swartz Contracting & Emergency Services to clean up a flooded condo. After the arrival of our team, a detailed and thorough…
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How to Prevent Air Conditioner Water Damage
The weather is finally starting to warm up, and it’s the perfect time to make sure your air conditioning system is ready to beat the…
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Flooded Crawl Space Ada, Ohio
Swartz Contracting & Emergency Services was called in to assess a water damage situation in Ada, Ohio. A supply line behind the hot water heater…
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Water Damage Wapak, Ohio
Swartz Contracting & Emergency Services was called out to a water damage situation in Wapak, Ohio. A pex fitting had came loose in the basement,…
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Leaky Dishwasher Damage Bellefontaine, Ohio
Swartz Contracting & Emergency Services recently was called in to clean up the mess caused by a faulty dishwasher drain line. It affected the kitchen…
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Flooded basement in Ottawa, Ohio
Swartz Contracting & Emergency Services was recently called out to asses a flooded basement caused by a burst supply line to an outside spigot.…
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Keys to Drying a Water Damaged Area
Properly removing water from a damaged structure is incredibly important and should be taken seriously. Here are the keys to properly drying a water damaged…
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Water Damage and Your Health
If water damage is not treated correctly or in a timely manner, it will eventually destroy the integrity and structure of the building, and worse,…
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The Best Ways to Prevent Basement Flooding
If you have experienced water damage in your basement, you know how stressful it is. You know how much damage can happen to your cherished…
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Water Saving Tips: Ways to save water in the home in Lima, Ohio
Saving money is extremely important to everyone, especially during seasons when heating or cooling bills are higher. Most people are aware of a large amount…
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What To Do After Water Damage Is Discovered
Discovering your home has suffered from water damage from flooding, a busted pipe, roof leak or a sump pump backup is not fun, extremely inconvenient…
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Steps to Water Loss Restoration
Experiencing any amount of water damage, whether it be a busted pipe or flooded basement, is an overwhelming experience and it’s tough to know where…
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The Escalation of Water Damage (Lima, Ohio)
No matter how big or small, any amount of water left unattended to is going to cause problems. Whether it’s a leaky appliance or rainwater…
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7 Major Causes for Property Water Damage
Water damage to a property happens. Some damage can be avoided, while others can’t. Here are the top 7 causes for property damage: (more…)
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3 Levels of Water Categories
Typically, the first step in any water restoration processes is to identify the contamination level of the water. This level of water contamination is broken…
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Appliances That Can Cause the Most Water Damage
One of the major causes of water damage to a home is a result of malfunctioning appliances. The damage appliances can bring to a household…
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Ceiling Stains and Water Damage
Ceiling stains as a result of water damage are not only unsightly, but it can be hazardous to your health, home value, and your wallet.…
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Water Damage Timing is Essential
Water damage is a large problem for many household owners. Not only can water damage begin as soon as the water is present, but if…
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What to do when your pipes freeze and how to prevent it
Oh no! Your pipes froze! You’re probably aware that when this happens, the damages can be disastrous. Even having one pipe burst can cost you…
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How to Prevent Water Damage from Snow and Ice
Tis the season of picture-perfect glistening white snow and frigid temperatures. Sure, snow is beautiful and with it comes the best time of the…
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How Small Leaks can turn into Big Problems
A small leak in the bathroom or some drippy plumbing under the sink. It doesn’t seem like a big deal at the moment or even…
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Hidden Dangers of Laminate Flooring and Water Damage
Laminate flooring is great for those who don’t want to spend the extra money on the hardwood, but still, want the same look. There are…
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The Most Common Reasons for Water in your Basement
Water damage in the basement is one of the most annoying problems that homeowners face, especially those with finished basements. There are some common causes…
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Are You Prepared for Water Damage?
Flooding is the nation’s number one national disaster. Most people are not ready for flash floods or storms that may bring more rain than your…
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The Drying Process for Water Damage
Busted pipes, leaky roofs, toilet failure… there are all kinds of ways your home can suffer water damage. Whether it’s lack of attention or a…
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What to do When Your Sump Pump Fails
If you have a basement then you know all about sump pumps. If you’ve never had one fail and flood your basement, then you’ve probably…
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7 Bathroom Water Damage Facts
Is Your Bathroom at Risk? It’s probably no surprise that your home’s bathroom is the most susceptible room in the house for water damage. With…
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Why You Need a Professional When You Have Water Damage
Causes of Water Damage Water damage can happen at any time of year because the culprits are vast. Many people think of just flooding after…
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How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
We’re already into the freezing temperatures and the winter season. We may not be able to prevent damage that comes from natural disasters, but frozen…
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Don’t Let Water Stall a Property Sale
When you’re trying to sell property, the last thing you need is water damage. If it’s not handled right, you won’t be able to sell.…
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Whenever there’s a weather event, one of the first questions we’re asked is, “How much work can you handle?” People are concerned that when everyone is…
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FEMA has announced the federal disaster aid is now available to aid Ohio’s recovery from the storms and flooding from April 4 to May 15.…
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Please watch this video of one of our customers who we had the privilege of helping after a water loss.
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When you have a flood, pipe break, an unexpected roof leak, or a sewer/sump pump backup, water damage can be your worst enemy. With hundreds…
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Busted pipes, overflowing toilets, roof leaks, sewer back-ups, and flooded basements are always unexpected. Water damage requires a certified expert with the knowledge, equipment, and…
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Water damage is frustrating and is something that must be taken care of immediately. Time is of the essence to avoid further damage or mold. …
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Water damage is usually a costly surprise, but here are some tips so you know what to look for before a simple problem turns into…
Read MoreThe Winter Woes of Basement Floods
In Ohio we never know if we will have rain or snow and it can change from day to day. Long periods of precipitation can…
Read MoreFlood, Fire, or Storms — We’ll Be There!
Swartz Contracting has over 30 years experience helping home and business owners cope with disasters that disrupt life. Should disaster strike your property, Swartz Contracting…
Read MoreI Have Water Damage! Now What Do I Do?
You’ve had a long day at work and can’t wait to kick back and relax at home sweet home. You pull into the garage, open…
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