Resources & Advice
Practical advice from our IICRC-certified team. Know your coverage, prevent damage, and stay safe when disaster strikes.
Flood claim or water damage claim - they're not the same thing, and the difference matters a lot when you're filing. Here's what most Utah homeowners need to know about water damage coverage.
Read article →Sewage backup is one of the most dangerous household emergencies. Before you grab a mop, read this - there are real health risks involved and situations where DIY cleanup can make things worse.
Read article →Utah winters are hard on homes. Frozen pipes, swamp cooler damage, and burst water lines are all preventable - if you prepare before the cold arrives. Here are six things to do now.
Read article →Smoke detectors are one of the cheapest, most effective forms of home protection you can have - but only if they're working. Learn about detector types, placement, testing, and when to replace them.
Read article →Lint buildup causes approximately 15,000 house fires per year in the US. Learn how to clean your lint filter, vent hose, and exhaust duct - and the two habits that can prevent a dryer fire.
Read article →Utah's Wasatch Front gets spring snowmelt runoff and heavy summer thunderstorms. Here's how to protect your home - gutters, downspouts, foundation grading, roof, and more - before the next storm hits.
Read article →Mold can start growing within 24–48 hours of water damage. Here's what mold is, how it affects your health, why humidity is the real enemy, and how IICRC-certified pros dry it out.
Read article →Review your policy before disaster - not after. Water damage vs. flood coverage, ordinance and law coverage, documenting your belongings, and what to ask your agent right now.
Read article →Wasatch Front wind gusts regularly exceed 75 MPH. Here's what wind typically damages, what to do in the first hour after a windstorm, and how insurance handles wind and tree damage.
Read article →Utah sits on the Wasatch Fault. Here's how to build a family emergency plan, stock a 72-hour kit for home and vehicles, and prepare for fire, flood, or earthquake before it happens.
Read article →Call Five Point Restoration at 801-566-1577 - emergency response for water, fire, mold, sewage, and wind damage throughout Utah.
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