Does Bleach Kill Mold?
If you have a problem with mold in your home, then you know it is not a pleasant experience. Not only is mold unsightly, but it can also cause health problems for you and your family. So, when you discover mold, you want to get rid of it as quickly as possible. As a solution, […]
Winter Holiday Fire Safety Tips
‘Tis the season for festivities and cheer. While there is a great deal of focus on making spirits bright, homeowners tend to overlook potential fire hazards. With holiday décor come particular safety concerns – especially when it comes to open flames in your home. United Water Restoration Long Island has essential tips to help you […]
United Sends Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Team to Daytona Beach
In response to Hurricane Ian, United Water Restoration Long Island mobilized a team of disaster relief specialists to the Daytona Beach, FL, area. The storm slammed the city with widespread flooding and damaging wind. Homes sustained significant damage and our team addressed a number of priority needs to help restore normalcy to the affected area. […]
Prepare Your Long Island Home for Hurricane Season
The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through November 30. For the seventh consecutive year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict an above-normal hurricane season. If Long Island residents have learned two things, storms are unpredictable, and remnants of hurricanes can be destructive. While we cannot stop tropical […]
12 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks
Say goodbye to winter! The days are getting longer, and the temperatures are warming up. While you are eager to get outside to enjoy the spring weather, set aside time to check your home for damage and prepare it for summertime weather. Consider tackling spring preventative maintenance projects now so that you don’t have to […]
United Wins Best Restoration Company on Long Island in Best of LI 2022 Contest
Update: United Repeats, Wins 2023 Best of LI It’s official! United Water Restoration Long Island is the winner of the 2022 Best Restoration Specialist category in the 17th annual Bethpage Best of LI competition. Thank you so much for all your votes and support. Especially to everyone who clicked the vote button for us daily. […]
Sewage or Drain Backups vs. Overflows
Article by Ed Jones, CodeBlue Vice President of Education & Operational Excellence, Master Water Restorer, IICRC Approved WRT/ASD Instructor and Water Loss Specialist #170. Written for “Getting EDucated” by Ed Jones and republished with permission. Sewer/drain lines and traps are very important in plumbing systems in order to get rid of wastewater. In addition to […]
The Dangers of Ice Dams & How to Prevent Them
A winter wonderland scene is not complete without some glittering icicles lining the roof of a house. But hiding underneath all that beauty could be an ice dam and with it the potential for significant damage. There are ways to stop them from happening. What Causes An Ice Dam? Ice dams form near the […]
Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips
Thanksgiving is a time to get together with friends and family to share a meal, make memories, and be thankful. It can also be an occasion when fires start in the kitchen. Cooking is part of the Thanksgiving tradition, but it’s also the leading cause of home fires and civilian injuries year-round. Cooking is the […]
Furnace and Boiler Puffbacks
It’s a cold day, you’ve just started your heating system, and you find that it’s not working. When you investigate the issue, you see what looks like black smoke billowing out of your oil burning furnace or boiler. This cloud of black smoke and soot is called a puffback, and it can cause extensive damage […]