Wichita Summer Water Damage – Restoration And More

With summer months approaching, the summer weather does not mix well with water damage. When your home or business has suffered from a sewage backup, an appliance or pipe break, or any type of flooding, your property is at higher risk of developing mold when the weather is hotter. Mold thrives in damp, humid environments […]

Why Water Damage Professionals Should Be Your “Go-To” After A Water Disaster

We use water every day in our homes. Bathtubs, toilets, sinks, dishwashers, washing machines – these are all connected to water sources and each of them could be the reason that your home suffers water damage. Of course, water can also come from outside sources like heavy rain and flooding, but it often comes from […]

The Three Water Types

Three types of water classify water damage, and each has its own restoration process. It is important to know which type of water you are dealing with in your Wichita home before professionals, like the team at Stover’s Restoration, can begin the water damage restoration process.  Category 1: Clean Water Category 1 Water is water […]

Five common causes of water damage

As a homeowner, there’s nothing scarier than water damage. To think that water, a hopefully-clean, refreshing substance that we need to sustain life, can also seep into our homes and be a source of life to harmful bacteria and rot, sends chills down our spines. Did you know that mold typically begins to grow in […]

Salvaging (When You Can)

Unwanted water in your home has left a lot of damage in its wake.  As you begin to clean up from water damage, the source of the water will determine what can be salvaged. A broken pipe that spews clean water is much different than a backed-up sewer pipe that floods the basement with waste. […]

Seven Ways To Avoid Water Damage In Your Home

Water damage can occur in a vast variety of ways. To be prepared, it is important to understand all of these different ways and have strategies in place for water damage prevention. Below are seven different water damage prevention tips that our team of restoration professionals at Stover’s Restoration in the Wichita area recommends for […]

Most Common Spots For Water Damage

While you can’t protect your home from every emergency, a quick inspection of the most common culprits might keep you from experiencing an indoor flood. It’s important to recognize where water damage can occur, where it occurs the most often, and what to do when it happens. If you notice signs of water damage in […]

5 Important Facts About Water Damage

If you have experienced a water damage emergency, don’t miss these important steps to minimize the damage!  Water damage emergencies aren’t common problems for property owners, but when flooding occurs due to clogged drains, broken or leaking pipes, or the weather, it becomes a problem of overwhelming proportion. When these emergencies are unfamiliar, a million […]

Protecting Yourself as You Protect from Water Damage in Hutchinson

Uncontrolled water will ruin your prized possessions, the house in which they are stored, and even your health and safety.  By acting quickly and carefully, you can minimize the danger and damage to all three. Don’t treat flood water in unwanted places lightly: even if your basement is just damp, potential hazards to your safety […]

What YOU Can Do When Facing a Home Water Damage

When your home floods it can be very easy to start panicking, pacing and becoming impulsive. However, this may not be the best way to assess the problem. Here are a few tips on how you can aid the cleanup and reduce the stress and headache of a home water damage. Safety first! First and […]