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House fires are devastating. There are so many things in our homes that could potentially start and fuel fires. It is important to know the most common causes of house fires so that you can take the necessary precautions in your own home to help reduce the risk of fires and prepare for the fire damage restoration that can come with it as well.   Cooking According to the U.S. Fire Administration, cooking is the cause of half of all house fires. The kitchen is full of flammable objects, and when you mix that with the high temperatures used to cook food it is no wonder that this is the place where most fires originate. To be proactive with fire safety in the kitchen, the first thing you should do is never leave food that is cooking unattended. The second is to keep cooking equipment and appliances clean. Build upon stovetops, in ovens, and in microwaves are flammable and can lead to fires. The third way you can prevent fires from cooking is to keep flammable objects away from t...

Water should be diagnosed with bi-polar disorder; am I right? One minute it is coursing through your pipes, a powerful agent for good! It is helping you cook, hydrate the lawn, and clean your body in a nice, warm shower, but, the next minute, it is sitting in your basement totally stagnant! We at Rumsey Construction know that water can transition from being a friend to a foe very fast. When it does, it can quickly cause odors, mold, and structural damage to your Columbia home. Inspect your appliances and associated hoses. Replacing worn-out appliances and hoses is a small fix that can save you big bucks and time. Many appliances have a timeframe that you can expect to need to replace them; pay attention to them as the time approaches and pay attention to signs that they might be aging fast. Look out for water-induced discolorations, bulging, water lines, or old filters. Replace these things before they cause flooding or other water damage ! Pay attention to your water bill. If y...

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As a young kid, few things are scarier than dark basements. As an adult, few things are scarier than flooded basements. Insurance industry numbers show that 97% of basements will end up sustaining some type of water damage (YIKES!).   Since homeowners in Columbia, SC, are no strangers to the rain (our average rainfall in Columbia is 46 inches per year, where the US as a whole averages only 38 inches per year), our basements are at an even higher risk of water damage from Mother Nature. Do not fear; we at Rumsey Construction would like to recommend some things that you can do to help protect your basement from water damage. 1.        Check your landscaping and lawn grade If your yard slopes toward your home, instead of away from it, your basement is going to flood. Water will always travel the path of least resistance, and when it rains all of that water needs a place to go. When sloped toward your home, water will run right towards your foundati...

Rumsey Construction & Restoration offers outstanding emergency services for water damage cleanup in Columbia SC. Visit on our website to know more!

Rumsey Construction & Restoration offers outstanding emergency services for water damage cleanup in Columbia SC. Visit on our website to know more!

Contact Rumsey Construction and Restoration for fire damagecleanup in Columbia .Our goal is to clean the damages as soon as possible to turn your property back to the original.