
Six Ways To Leak Proof Your Home
Feb 28, 2020
Small, pesky leaks are one of the most potent causes of water damage. As a result, one of the best things you can do to prevent water damage and any possible cleanup is to prevent any such leaks from occurring in your home. From our water damage restoration experts at Rumsey Construction in Columbia, South […]

Water Damage: Take Care Before Holiday Traveling
Nov 17, 2019
Whether you are traveling to be with family for the holidays or just needing a change of view, you will need to prepare for your absence. Your home is vulnerable to water damage when you leave. Obviously, water will usually not sit on a hardwood floor long enough to cause damage when you walk through […]

Protecting Your Home From Water Damage
Sep 22, 2019
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 […]

The Three Water Types
Jul 16, 2019
There are few things worse than water damage. That being said, we at Rumsey Construction can’t stress enough that water damage that is properly handled, is monumentally better and easier to handle than water damage that is left untouched or poorly handled. The first steps in your water damage restoration plans should include calling a […]

General Steps After Water Damage
Feb 28, 2019
Water is everywhere in our homes: in our pipes, in the ground around our property, in our drains, flowing off the roof. Odds are high that your property will sustain damage from water. Insurance industry numbers show that 37% of homeowners will make a water damage claim at some point and 97% of basements will […]