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Portland Restoration Blog
Practical guides on water, fire, mold, storm, restoration - written for Oregon and Washington homeowners and businesses.
Insurance
How to Handle a Water Damage Insurance Claim in Portland
A step by step guide for Portland homeowners on filing a water damage insurance claim, avoiding the most common reasons claims get denied, and getting paid faster.
Fire Damage
Wildfire Smoke and Portland Indoor Air Quality
When the Cascades, the Gorge, or Southern Oregon burns, Portland AQI spikes for days. Here is how smoke gets inside your home, what to do during the event, and how to clean up after.
Prevention
Crawl Space Moisture in Portland Homes: The Real Fix
Wet crawl spaces are the single most under-addressed source of indoor mold, cupped floors, and musty odors in Portland homes. Here is what causes it, what actually solves it, and what to avoid.
Storm
Atmospheric River Flooding in Portland: A Homeowner's Guide
When a warm Pineapple Express parks over the Willamette Valley, Portland sees three to six inches of rain in 24 hours. Here is how to protect your home, what to do when water gets in, and which neighborhoods flood first.
Storm
Ice Storms in Portland: Silver Thaw, Broken Trees, and Frozen Pipes
When Columbia Gorge east winds meet a warm frontal overrun, Portland gets silver thaw ice storms that snap Douglas firs onto roofs and split copper lines in cold garages. Here is how to prepare, react, and recover.
Water Damage
Sewer Backups in Portland Basements: Causes, Cleanup, and Prevention
Portland's mix of century-old clay laterals, tree roots, and combined sewers means basement sewer backups are a regular winter loss in SE Portland, St. Johns, and Vancouver WA.
Mold
Mold in Portland Homes: Why It Grows and How to Stop It
Portland's mild wet winter and tight modern envelopes are ideal for mold. Here is where it actually grows in Portland homes, when to DIY, when to call a pro, and what proper IICRC S520 remediation looks like.
Fire Damage
First 24 Hours After a House Fire: A Portland Homeowner's Guide
Most Portland home fires start in the kitchen and Portland Fire & Rescue is on scene fast. The next 24 hours decide whether smoke stays in the kitchen or fills the whole house, and whether your claim moves smoothly.
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