Articles by: Joe Colombo

Flood Restorations - Helpful Tips for After the Flood

Flood Restorations – Helpful Tips for After the Flood

Tips for After the Flood – Flood Restorations We here at Gold Coast Flood Restorations know first hand how devastating post flood effects can be. For over twenty five years we have been helping families in San Diego, CA and all over the San Diego County regain the security of […]

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Mold Damage - Is it Covered by Homeowner's Insurance?

Mold Damage – Is it Covered by Homeowner’s Insurance?

Mold damage strikes fear into the hearts of those who’ve heard horror stories about toxic mold, expensive mold remediation, and denied home owners insurance claims. Yet mold can be found anywhere, including in most homes. It’s usually harmless. Mold needs moisture to thrive. Problems can arise for home owners when […]

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Kitchen Water Damage from Refrigerator Water Line Failure

Kitchen Water Damage from Refrigerator Water Line Failure

Call Gold Coast Flood Restorations for Kitchen Water Damage A common kitchen water damage problem is a burst water line leading to your refrigerator. When this happens, the volume of water that can spew onto your kitchen and spread throughout your house will shock you. If your refrigerator has a […]

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Black Mold Removal and Control - Mold Remediation

Black Mold Removal and Control – Mold Remediation

Black Mold and Mildew Remediation Often the worst damage to a home or business caused by water comes after the initial cleanup and water removal. Mold  and mildew grow in moist places often where they can’t be seen, such as crawlspaces, under rugs and carpets, behind cabinets and between walls and […]

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Water Damage Prevention Is Good for Your Health

Water Damage Prevention Is Good for Your Health

Guest post by Liam Edwards – Water Damage Prevention I think everyone will agree that our health and health of our dearest is the most important thing to us. If we are stress free and we spend time in a healthy environment, we can affect a little bit on the quality […]

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Mold Infestation: 8 Places to Look for One

Mold Infestation: 8 Places to Look for One

Mold remediation can truly help you and your family to avoid problems for your health and home. Black mold can invade even the tiniest areas of our homes  and therefore it’s not real easy to remove a mold infestation.  Knowing where to try to find a mold infestation, however, will make the […]

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Property Restoration Experts in San Diego CA

Property Restoration Experts in San Diego CA

When you experience a home flood, your first impulse may be to dry and treat your own property. However, it is usually wiser to call property restoration experts, who specialize in water damage restoration and property restoration in San Diego, CA. Professionals, such as Gold Coast Flood Restoration make your […]

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Conquering Mold Allergies: Dynamic Solutions for a Breathable Home

Conquering Mold Allergies: Dynamic Solutions for a Breathable Home

Mold Allergies and Other Health Risks Associated with Mold Mold, a type of fungus, is ubiquitous in nature, often cohabiting spaces with humans and other organisms. While many types of mold are benign, some can cause health problems, particularly in individuals with sensitivities or weakened immune systems. Among the most […]

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Mold Remediation Service and Mold Cleanup San Diego CA

Mold Remediation Service and Mold Cleanup San Diego CA

Mold Remediation Service from Certified Specialists Mold Remediation is the cleanup and/or removal of mold from an indoor environment. A professional mold remediation service comes in and prepares a mold assessment by initially determining the magnitude and location of the mold hazard. Molds are present everywhere and are common in most […]

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San Diego Flood Restoration Company Earns Service Award

San Diego Flood Restoration Company Earns Service Award

Angie’s List Award reflects Gold Coast Flood Restoration Company consistently high level of customer service Gold Coast flood restoration company has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in […]

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Plumbing Repairs – Prevent a Water Damage Disaster

Plumbing Repairs – Prevent a Water Damage Disaster

Don’t Delay Plumbing Repairs That Can Create a Catastrophe The cost of plumbing repairs for a beautiful hardwood floor damaged by water can be in the thousands of dollars. In addition, the water damage can pose some serious health risks as it may create such conditions where mold can grow […]

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Is Toxic Mold Causing You to Have Sick Building Syndrome?

Is Toxic Mold Causing You to Have Sick Building Syndrome?

Toxic mold syndrome can materialize itself in many different ways. A few of the signs connected with toxic mold consist of such things as itchy, watery eyes, being well when you are far from the building, pregnancy issues and occurrences of cancer. The list of symptoms is fairly far ranging […]

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Protect Your Home from Storms and Flood Damage

Protect Your Home from Storms and Flood Damage

Flood Damage San Diego CA Is your home prepared for all of the rain this winter? Here are some methods you can prevent flood damage to your home. La Nina has reached its peak just as the Winter 2022/2023 begins. After that, it will begin its slow breakdown process while […]

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Prevent Flood Damage - Flush Water Heaters Once a Year

Prevent Flood Damage – Flush Water Heaters Once a Year

Water heaters are a major source of household flooding. If you have discovered bad odors coming from your water; smells like sulfur or rotten eggs, it could be bacteria inside the hot water heaters holding tank. In time, your heating unit can collect this sediment consisting of sand, gravel, grit, […]

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mold in ceiling

Understanding and Preventing Mold Damage

What are molds? – Ways of preventing mold damage Molds are the fungi which are found both outdoors as well as indoors. The exact number of the species of fungi is not known but the estimates are that there are somewhere between tens of thousands to 3 hundred thousand or […]

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Mold Health Issues and Home Structural Dangers

Mold Health Issues and Home Structural Dangers

Mold can create troubles for your home as well as your health. In the event of flood or water damage you need to securely eliminate the mold in your home and recognize possible mold health issues, particularly to those who are mold-sensitive. Checking For Mold You can tell if you […]

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Slab Leaks - Water Damage San Diego CA

Slab Leaks – Water Damage San Diego CA

When a pipe that runs through your house’s walls or under your residence’s foundation establishes a leak, the constant stream of water from the broken pipe creates a pool under your foundation’s “slab” and may trigger major water damage. When the slab leaks goes unnoticed, the damage continues to expand, […]

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San Diego Wildfires - What to Do When It is Safe to Go Back to Your Home or Business

San Diego Wildfires – What to Do When It is Safe to Go Back to Your Home or Business

11 San Diego Wildfires Tips You Need to Know After Smoke or Fire Have Damaged Your Home FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – May 15, 2014 – SAN DIEGO — With unseasonably hot, dry, and windy weather, San Diego has once again suffered a catastrophic wildfire event. Thousands have been evacuated, dozens of homes have […]

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Prevent A Moldy Carpet After Water Damage

Prevent A Moldy Carpet After Water Damage

Have you had home flood damage in San Diego?  You may be able to prevent having a moldy carpet after water damage by following these 6 steps. The sooner you start tidying up after water damage, the much better opportunities you have of preventing moldy carpet after water damage from […]

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San Diego Water Damage Prevention : Winter Storm

San Diego Water Damage Prevention San Diego Water Damage Prevention and Response – As the first significant winter storm bears down on San Diego, it is important for San Diego homeowners to take precautionary measures to limit the risk of water damage to their homes – and also to know […]

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