Articles by: Joe Colombo

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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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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San Diego Household Mold – Diagnosis and Safe Removal

San Diego Household Mold – Diagnosis and Safe Removal

San Diego household mold contamination can manifest in many different ways from a plethora of sources. Anytime moisture or humidity levels within your home become elevated beyond acceptable levels, mold growth can manifest and cultivate. Any type of accidental water damage or intrusion, if left unmitigated and not dried out […]

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San Diego House Floods: Overflows, Backups, and Leaks - Oh My

San Diego House Floods: Overflows, Backups, and Leaks – Oh My

House Floods San Diego CA In the restoration industry, the term “flood” is encompassing a much broader variety of water damage events. You do not need to be in a disaster zone with hurricane rains causing house floods in order to qualify as a victim of “flood” damage. Toilet backups, […]

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Mold Remediation Companies : Asthma Triggers

Mold Remediation Companies : Asthma Triggers

Beware of Asthma Triggers. If you have asthma, an Asthma Triggers can happen when you are exposed to “asthma triggers.” Your triggers can be very different from those of someone else with asthma. Know your triggers and learn how to avoid them. Watch out for an attack when you can’t […]

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Sub-Freezing Temperatures Cause Burst Pipes and Water Damage in San Diego

Sub-Freezing Temperatures Cause Burst Pipes and Water Damage in San Diego

With the passing winter storm in San Diego we are currently seeing sub-freezing overnight temperatures in San Diego, CA causes burst pipes.   With these very low overnight temperatures comes the chance of freezing or burst pipes causing water damage to homes across the County.  Some of the communities that […]

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San Diego Winter Storm Water Damage Repair

Water Damage Repair – Winter Storm Some of you are going to soon need water damage repair. This morning San Diego is experiencing the first winter storm of the season.  As the rain is falling heavily around the County, roofs are leaking and water is intruding into homes and businesses. […]

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Water Damage Leaking Through the Ceiling From Condensate Line

Air Conditioner Condensation Line Leak Repair

As temperatures rose off the charts in Santee, so did the use of air conditioners.  It is not uncommon during this time of year to see leaks that originate in the condensation system of air conditioners.  The water damage or mold damage that may present itself in your home may […]

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Water Damage To Ceiling From Condensation Line Leak

Air Conditioner Condensate Leak Repair El Cajon CA

Is air conditioner condensate leak a big problem to your home or business? As temperatures rise in El Cajon, so does the use of air conditioners.  It is not uncommon during this time of year to see leaks that originate in the condensation system of air conditioners.  It is difficult […]

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Fire Causes Office Building to Flood in Kearny Mesa

Fire Causes Office Building to Flood in Kearny Mesa

Gold Coast Flood on NBC 7 News Kearny Mesa Fire Damage Cleanup and Water Damage Control Gold Coast Flood Restorations was recently featured on the San Diego news at NBC channel 7. The San Diego water damage company came to emergency rescue to fire damage cleanup after fire trucks put […]

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Mold Testing- Why You Want the Pros to Help

Mold Testing- Why You Want the Pros to Help

Mold testing is an important and non-invasive aspect of examining your home for a possible mold infestation. It is natural to have some mold in your home, so don’t be surprised if the results are positive. If your mold test shows that you have an unsafe level of mold spores […]

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Sewage Backup Health Hazards

Sewage Backup Health Hazards

What are the sewage backup health hazards? If the thought of a sewage backup creates an image of a smelly, unsanitary mess then can you imagine the actual health hazards it poses to you, your co-worker and your family? Untreated sewage not only causes a foul odor, but also incubates […]

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