Mold Damage and Growth Facts
Mold will grown when this occurs: 1. Moisture is present (i.e. leaking pipe, window, stucco, etc) 2. Substrate is present (i.e. drywall, cabinetry, wood flooring, etc) 3. Low air movement (i.e. inside...
View ArticleRecent San Diego Fire Damage Caused by Smoking in Bed
Fires can completely destroy a home. The right prevention can go a long way to protecting a property from harm. Something as simple as smoking a cigarette or cigar at home can lead to a fire. This is...
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Will your insurance or HOA insurance pay for water and fire damage to your...
Has a flood or fire turned your condo castle into a condo campground? If so, then San Diego Dry Express Restoration can restore your condo to its castle status and alleviate your stress by working with...
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San Diego Real Estate Market recovery still slow but steady.
The real estate market in San Diego is continuing its slow recovery, which is evidenced by a 2 percent increase in recent sales prices. The Case-Shiller index shows prices trending upward through April...
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What to do if you have running water damage
Imagine for a moment what it would be like if you were to come home, late one evening, from a long day at work, only to discover the ominous sound of water running from somewhere in your house. Then,...
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The Proper Course of Action to Take After a Small or Large House Fire
Relief may be your first reaction after a small house fire. The home was saved and no one was hurt. It doesn’t take long, however, for other emotions to come into play. Is the structure of the home...
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Fire Prevention Tips for the Desert Dweller
The austere beauty of the desert holds a special allure for many people, but the dramatic landscape requires some accommodations from residents in order to co-exist peacefully with the landscape. With...
View ArticleRecent San Diego Wildfires Serve as a Fire Danger Reminder
Fire is an awesome force that cannot always be contained. A single spark can unleash fast moving fires that will engulf homes, businesses and anything else in its path. Residents around San Diego are...
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FIRE DAMAGE – Easy steps to protect your home – 888-DRY-EXPRESS
An ounce of prevention can result in a ton of savings to your home and health…… What are the primary causes of residential fires?…… - Sparks and open flames (e.g. wood burning, electronics)...
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IMMEDIATE drying equipment to your home – rain and wind damage
With the rain storms this winter in San Diego County there are many things you can do yourself to protect your home or business from flooding: Sandbags – use to block doorways from water entering Tarps...
View ArticleLeaky bath tub or shower
We have a lot of customers that call about issues with wet ceiling drywall in San Diego County. This is a water damage remediation related issue. Many times it is a leaky bath tub, leaky pipe, broken...
View ArticleWhat standards are used for mold remediation and how is mold remediation...
The US Federal Government does not have a standard for mold remediation. The process and certification has been put up to the individual states and cities. And as of March, 2013 the only states that...
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How is containment done in mold remediation and why is it important? Why is...
Mold remediation is no joke. The issues arises when a customer asks what is “overboard” and what is “needed.” That is a very difficult question to answer…..consider the following examples: Example 1:...
View ArticleFlooded House Cleanup Process
You never think it is going to happen but yet it does one day: you have a flooded house. You come home from work and you see water coming out your front door. You open the door and you see water...
View ArticleThe Dry Express Experience
Hello, I am Micah Somarriba, owner of Dry Express Restoration. I want to share with you the vision and purpose of Dry Express Restoration. What direction we are going in, where our customers,...
View ArticleWater, Fire & Mold Restoration Contractor’s Office & Shop, a 360 Degree View
Hi, I’m Micah Somarriba, owner of Dry Express Restoration, and the video on this page is an overview of our office, shop, and vehicles. The dialogue on the video is as follows……here are a couple of...
View ArticlePreventing Flooding In Your Home When Your Pipes Fail
Water damage and flooding caused by a pipe break or a pipe burst can cost you thousands of dollars for repair and restoration. The best thing you can do to avoid these costs is prevention, but if you...
View ArticleBlack Mold: Seriously Dangerous
Stachybotrys chartarum is the species of mold. It is also called black mold or toxic black mold. Toxic black mold affects your brain cells which causes symptoms such as mental issues. Breathing...
View ArticleMake Your Home Green and Consume Less Energy
There are a myriad of inexpensive ways to green your home, and as a result, be earth friendly. All that’s required to be the proud owner of a green home is the will and some good direction. Appliance...
View Article5 Steps to Help You Avoid a Kitchen Fire
A kitchen fire is one of the most preventable home disasters that can occur; however, that fact makes a home fire no less devastating. It only takes a few fairly simple, preventative measures to avoid...
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