http://goldcoastflood.com/blog Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:28:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gold Coast Flood Restoration Receives 2009 Best of Santee Award U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- Gold Coast Flood Restoration has been selected for the 2009 Best of Santee Award in the Fire Damage Restoration category by the U.S. ... http://goldcoastflood.com/blog/gold-coast-flood-restoration-receives-2009-best-of-santee-award/ At Gold Coast Flood Restorations, we know that homeowner's insurance can be so confusing. We would like to share some insurance buzz words that you may encounter during your claim process. Hopefully this will help you understand a little easier the insurance system. If you have any ... http://goldcoastflood.com/blog/insurance-buzz-words/ In my minds eye I can still see the little spots of mold on the ceiling above the shower of my childhood home. I can still smell the bleach that my father sprayed on the mold. And I can still see the mold reappear soon after. We all dry our ... http://goldcoastflood.com/blog/bleach-is-no-mold-murderer/ Many homeowners find out that the damage caused by their roof leak is not covered by their homeowner's insurance. This is often the case unless the roof has been damaged by wind that caused it to leak. If you find yourself in this position, please call Gold Coast ... http://goldcoastflood.com/blog/roof-leaks-homeowners-insurance/ All San Diego homeowners know that it has been raining like crazy. We have been working hard to help homeowners that have suffered roof leaks and water intrusions from the rain. Should this type of damage strike your home or business call Gold Coast Flood Restorations at 888-373-9243 ... http://goldcoastflood.com/blog/roof-leaks/ So your house has had water damage caused by a burst pipe, a roof leak or by torrential rains. You are hoping that your homeowners’ insurance policy will cover the damage. Usually, the way you describe the damage to your insurance adjuster will determine the outcome of your claim. It ... http://goldcoastflood.com/blog/water-damage-mold-and-homeowners-insurance/ Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or ... http://goldcoastflood.com/blog/can-mold-cause-health-problems/ Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked ... http://goldcoastflood.com/blog/why-is-mold-growing-in-my-home/ Water damage to a house can occur in many ways. Even the most solidly built and well-maintained home can be damaged by a violent force of nature, such as a flood, hurricane, tornado, or wildfire. In other situations, a water pipe may burst, or your hot water ... http://goldcoastflood.com/blog/water-damage/ Biocides are substances that can destroy living organisms. The use of a chemical or biocide that kills organisms such as mold (chlorine bleach, for example) is not recommended as a routine practice during mold cleanup. There may be instances, however, when professional judgment may indicate its use (for example, when ... http://goldcoastflood.com/blog/should-i-use-bleach-to-clean-up-mold/