Homeowner Guides for Water, Fire and Mold Emergencies
Plain, step-by-step help for the first hours after something goes wrong at home, written for Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee houses.
Emergencies
What to do when a pipe burstsShutoff, draining the lines, drying deadlines and frozen pipes.
What to do after a house fireThe first day, week and month, in order.
Toilet overflow cleanupStopping it, cleaning it safely and spotting hidden water.
Water in the basement after rainWhere it comes in, what it means and how it’s fixed.
Around the house
Sump pump not workingTroubleshooting by symptom, testing and backups.
Water in the crawl spaceWhat’s normal after rain, what isn’t, and drying it out.
Cost guides
Water damage restoration costPrices by water type, repairs and sewage cleanup.
Foundation repair costCrack repair, piers, leveling and hidden extras.
Crawl space encapsulation costCost by size and by component.
Basement waterproofing costInterior drains, sump pumps, exterior work.
Mold remediation costBy affected area and by location in the house.
Mold inspection and testing costInspection vs testing, samples and DIY kits.
Fire damage restoration costSmoke, soot, odor and rebuild costs.