The Water in Your Home is Finally Receding, Now What? Q. What is the first thing I should do if my home got flooded? A. Call your flood insurance company and file a claim. Q. …
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Don’t Get Scammed: Find a Qualified Contractor
There are thousands of legitimate, ethical contractors in business around the country. Unfortunately, there are also scam artists looking to cheat you out of your money who pose as legitimate contractors. These “fly-by-night” operators often …
Focus on Cleanup, Restoration Post-Storm
Tips from the GHBA Remodelers Council In the aftermath of the recent devastating flooding, starting the recovery process is the next step. Stay safe and be patient as you focus on the obvious tasks of …
Prepare Now for Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and last through November 30. Residents are urged to take four easy steps to prepare. Get a Kit Building an emergency essentials kit is the essential first step to …
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How do I File Insurance Claims?
Article reposted from the Texas Department of Insurance. Depending on the kind of damage your home has and where you live, you may need to file more than one insurance claim. If you need information, …
Major Changes to SBA’s Disaster Lending Program
SBA Increases Home Disaster Loan Limits, Boosts Mitigation, Extends Initial Payment Deferment Waiver and Interest for First Year Work continues in the greatest transformation of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s disaster programs in the agency’s …
Applying for FEMA Assistance
Returning home after a disaster can be the most trying time. There is a lot to be aware of when getting back into your home, to ensure you are mitigating all potential issues. The Federal …
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Using Portable Generators Safely
Portable generators are internal combustion engines used to generate electricity. They are useful when temporary or remote power is needed, and are commonly used during cleanup and recovery efforts following disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, …
Rebuild with Confidence. Hire a Professional.
As you begin to assess the damage to your home and property, we would like to help you make an informed decision regarding your contractor choice. Before you hire a contractor, we strongly encourage you …
Property Damage: What to Do Next
Important information for those who have sustained damage: Contact 3-1-1 If you haven’t done so already, please call 311 to report flooding in your home, business or in the street. City damage assessment teams will …
How to report price gouging in wake of winter storm disaster
People will be looking to get work done and there are some tips they can follow to avoid getting ripped off. (KHOU-11) – Busted pipes are forcing people out of their homes across the Houston …
Houston Homes Aren’t Built for Weather This Cold: Here’s Why
A Houston homebuilder explains. By Laura Furr Mericas, Houstonia Magazine We keep hearing it: Houston is not built for cold weather like this. Um, clearly. As if frigid temps, rolling blackouts, and a water crisis …
How to Unfreeze in Texas
Article courtesy of Greymark Construction First, we hope that you and your family are safe and well through this disaster. It has been a scary time and it appears we are through the worst of …
Stay Safe During Winter Weather
Source: Ready.gov Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms including blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high …