How Snow Can Damage Your Property
Winter can be a fun time. It’s a time to go out and play in the snow, build snowmen, and drink hot chocolate. Although snow can be fun to play in, it can cause...
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 couch watching tv or reading, and suddenly you hear...
History of Swartz
The Beginning After trying out different career paths such as accounting and working for two different local construction companies, Paul Swartz created the company Swartz Contracting in May of 1987. Shortly after starting the...
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 with your adjuster and all insurance paperwork that were...
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 it freezes. Although, the expansion itself isn’t what causes...
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 moisture inspection was performed. It was discovered that a...
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. The pipe was fixed by a local plumber, and...
Water Heater: Inspections and When to Replace
Unfortunately, the first time you are aware of a problem with your water heater, it is when you have a giant puddle in your basement or when you get up in the morning to...
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…)
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. So you need to act quickly to determine the...
