Burke's Restoration Blog

Hoarding is a behavioral disorder that can lead to serious complications and hazards within a living space. It not only compromises the quality of life of the individual but also poses severe risks to...

Learn how to identify and address water damage and leaks promptly. Discover effective tips and preventive measures to safeguard your property. Don't let water issues go unnoticed!...

Idaho, known for its stunning landscapes and picturesque rivers, is no stranger to the challenges posed by flooding. The state's diverse topography, coupled with its continental climate, makes it susc...

A water event can cause serious damage to a home if not caught right away. Floods, leaks, rain, or a busted pipe can create thousands of dollars in damage in less than an hour. Luckily, most homeowner...

Water damage to your home can be a confusing situation. You want to get it taken care of immediately to prevent further damage, but you don’t want to actually increase the damage by doing the wrong...

Simply airing out a room or pointing a fan at the floor will not properly dry out an area that has experienced flooding or water damage. Because of water’s fluid properties, it will seep through por...

Following a flood or other water damage, it’s imperative to be able to quickly and accurately assess the extent of the damage to the structure. For this purpose, restoration professionals use speci...

When you purchase a home, the last thing on your mind is all of the different damage types that it can incur. When water enters a home, whether from weather, burst pipes, or broken appliances the dam...

Crawl spaces are areas of a home that are similar to a basement, but usually smaller. They are unfinished areas located below the ground floor of the home and are typically vented to the outside of t...

Water can be life-giving and helpful in a home, but when unwanted water infiltrates a structure, it can turn dark and destructive. Water is insidious and sneaky and will creep into every crack and cr...

“My house is flooded,” seems like a logical thing to yell frantically through the phone to your insurance agent as water is pouring from the pipe under your sink and spilling across the floor of y...

When most people think of water damage, they think of burst pipes or major flooding from storms. While these are very obvious water damages, there are some sources of water damage that can be more di...