Articles by: Joe Colombo

3 Causes of Sewage Backups - San Diego CA

3 Causes of Sewage Backups – San Diego CA

Identify the 3 causes of sewage backups and take care of them right away Gold Coast Flood has specialty training to safely, quickly, and professionally clean up and remediate causes of sewage backups.   There are three main causes of sewage backups: root infiltration, solid flushes, and structural defects.   […]

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Shut off Your Water Even for Short Weekend Trips

Shut off Your Water Even for Short Weekend Trips

Do You Know How to Shut Off Water? There’s an unusually long list of things you need to do before going on that weekend trip – getting your accommodations in order, arranging for a pet sitter, ordering a refill on meds, arranging for a ride to the airport, unplugging appliances… […]

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Church Flood San Diego CA - 7 Ways to Avoid Them

Church Flood San Diego CA – 7 Ways to Avoid Them

Church Flood San Diego CA Having worked on several of these over the years, I can tell you that a church flood San Diego can be very devastating to both the building and the congregation.  Often a flood in a church building can go unnoticed for several hours or sometimes […]

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11 Ways to Prevent Mold in San Diego

11 Ways to Prevent Mold in San Diego

Mold in San Diego: How to Prevent It Anyone involved in the construction, upkeep, selling, insuring, or purchasing of a brand-new home (simply put, nearly everyone) has most likely heard more about the dangers and expenses of mold than they care to know. Mold Threats to People and Homes But […]

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Can I Handle Water Damage Cleanup or Do I Need Professional Help?

Water Damage Cleanup San Diego CA Water damage cleanup can be a serious issue for homeowners. It can be worryingly deceptive, with damage often occurring without your knowledge. The issue is that concealed moisture will continue to cause harm to your property, spreading into the structural cavities and forming trapped […]

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Water-Damaged Ceiling?  How to Fix One

Water-Damaged Ceiling? How to Fix One

Call a Pro for a Water-Damaged Ceiling If you discover water spots or leaks in your ceiling and also have no concept where it is coming from, you shouldn’t just stick a bucket under it and wait it out. If the stains are dried out, it doesn’t suggest that the […]

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Unseen Water Damage - Lookout for These Signs

Unseen Water Damage – Lookout for These Signs

Unseen Water Damage San Diego CA Unseen water damage is the most important thing that a person does not want to happen in their home because a little hole or crack can do huge damage over time. It can not only damage the furniture, structure of a home, and other […]

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Mold Removal Specialists in San Diego CA - Gold Coast Flood Restorations

Mold Removal Specialists in San Diego CA – Gold Coast Flood Restorations

Mold Removal Specialists in San Diego CA Mold removal specialists Gold Coast Flood Restorations want to know:  Are you observing any of these things in your home in San Diego? You have breathing or allergy signs.  If your signs are fairly brand-new and medicine is not helping, then have actually […]

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Flood Damage Mitigation - 5 Steps to Completing the Process

Flood Damage Mitigation – 5 Steps to Completing the Process

Flood Damage Mitigation San Diego CA Flood damage mitigation can be a very difficult thing to deal with. It can lead to a lot of problems and can also be expensive to fix. Waiting for too long to call for flood damage mitigation can result in the damage being too […]

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Water Damage Repair Services - Gold Coast Flood Restorations

Water Damage Repair Services – Gold Coast Flood Restorations

SAN DIEGO WATER DAMAGE REPAIR SERVICES Whether due to a natural disaster like a flood or storm or to a structural or mechanical failure such as a leaky roof or a busted washing machine hose in your house, water damage can be severe and it can interrupt the daily flow […]

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Flood Damage Cleanup San Diego CA

Flood Damage Cleanup San Diego CA

Flood Damage Cleanup – Hire a Pro Floodwater destroys property in a way nothing else can.  It is one of the most destructive and yet common types of natural disasters that strike homes in America.  While some homeowners are able to secure their property from flood damage cleanup and water […]

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How to Remove Toxic Black Mold and 6 Tips to Prevent It from Growing

How to Remove Toxic Black Mold and 6 Tips to Prevent It from Growing

Learn how to remove black mold safely and effectively Black mold is a common household contaminant. It can have a detrimental effect on the health of anyone who breathes it in. If you are worried about black mold, read on. Toxic black mold can grow on the walls and ceilings […]

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Leaking Water Heater? San Diego CA

Leaking Water Heater? San Diego CA

Have a Leaky Water Heater? You May Also Have Water Damage Every San Diego home has a water heater, and they all leak. Maybe not all the time, and maybe not for a long time, but eventually your leaking water heater is going to fail, and when it does, the […]

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13 Guidelines to Prevent Mold from Damaging Your Home and Health

13 Guidelines to Prevent Mold from Damaging Your Home and Health

  How to Prevent Mold The services of mold removal are costly and have a lengthy process. Not to mention, presence of the mold in the home can cause serious health problems including asthma, wheezing, allergies, and many more. Prevention is the best way of avoiding the growth and spread […]

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Water Intrusion : 4 Ways to Protect Your Home from Water Seeping in from Outside

Water Intrusion : 4 Ways to Protect Your Home from Water Seeping in from Outside

What is Water Intrusion? The definition of water intrusion is the uncontrolled movement of water, water vapor, or moisture to areas of a building that is unwanted or undesirable. Water intrusion in buildings, manufacturing plants, construction sites, or residential areas can come from numerous sources. Exterior Flood Damage An important aspect […]

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What to Do When You Need to Repair Water Damage to Your Home

What to Do When You Need to Repair Water Damage to Your Home

Steps to Repair Water Damage in San Diego When a major storm passes close to the house, the home may need to repair water damage that is difficult to complete. There are many things a family can do to repair water damage and destruction, but a certified professional will likely […]

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19 Ways to Minimize Water Damage in your San Diego Home

19 Ways to Minimize Water Damage in your San Diego Home

Minimize Water Damage by Protecting Your Home From Flooding Did you know that water damage claims have surpassed fire claims as to the number one cause of home insurance losses in much of the country? Water damage is increasingly common and it’s one of the reasons why home insurance rates […]

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6 Ways  to Find Hidden Water Damage in the Bathroom

6 Ways to Find Hidden Water Damage in the Bathroom

Hidden bathroom water damage if left untreated can be very expensive.  This can be especially true if you have water damage to your walls or flooring.  In some cases, the indications of bathroom water damage are not totally noticeable. Look for the following rather subtle indicators to figure out if […]

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Water Damage Restoration Contractors | The Choice Is Yours on Who You Hire

Water Damage Restoration Contractors | The Choice Is Yours on Who You Hire

Q. I had water damage to my home, and your water damage restoration contractors left me an estimate. My insurance carrier now wants me to use another water damage company. Do I have to use the vendor that my insurance recommends?   A. Absolutely not! In the state of California, […]

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Mold – A Brief History

Mold – A Brief History

Mold has been an issue for much (if not all) of mankind’s existence, and the response to it has been relatively consistent: find it; identify it and remove both the mold and its growth source; moisture. •    In the Bible, the Book of Leviticus describes the proper handling of mold […]

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