Water, Fire & Mold Restoration in Novi, MI

Yes — appliance overflow damage is typically covered under the dwelling portion of your homeowners policy as a sudden and accidental loss. We extract residual moisture from under the hardwood, verify drying with moisture meters, and document everything for your claim. Hardwood floors must be dried from below to prevent cupping and buckling.

Newer homes can be just as vulnerable to ice dams as older ones if attic insulation or air sealing has deficiencies. The thermal dynamics that create ice dams — warm attic melting roof snow, water refreezing at the cold eaves — are a function of the building envelope, not the age of the home.

Immediately. Every hour of delay allows water to wick further into drywall, framing, and flooring. Mold risk rises sharply after 24 hours. Most insurance policies also require prompt reporting of losses — waiting can affect your claim.

Yes. Novi homes with crawl spaces often have inadequate vapor barriers that lead to structural mold. Attic mold from ventilation deficiencies is also common. We remediate both under IICRC S520 standards and correct the moisture source to prevent recurrence.