Author: Restoration 24/7 Services

Seattle’s mild summers are starting to look a little different. With each passing year, we’re seeing more extreme heat events—and with them comes an unexpected spike in water damage calls. You might expect pipes to burst in the winter, but in recent summers, heatwaves have been triggering plumbing failures across Seattle homes.  At 911 Restoration […]

Seattle’s damp climate, aging homes, and hidden crawl spaces create ideal conditions for mold growth beneath our feet. While many homeowners assume that what’s under the house doesn’t impact what’s above it, the truth is that crawl space mold can compromise your entire home’s structure, air quality, and safety.  At 911 Restoration of Seattle, we […]

When water damage strikes your Seattle home—whether from a burst pipe, flooded basement, or unexpected summer storm—the last thing you want to deal with is a confusing or delayed insurance process. But for many homeowners, that’s exactly what happens.  Navigating property insurance claims can be complex, especially when the source of the water is unclear […]

  When Seattle homeowners think about mold, they usually look down—to basements, crawl spaces, or lower levels where water collects. But one of the most overlooked hotspots for mold growth is above your head: the attic.  During Seattle’s wet spring and warming summer months, conditions inside your attic can quietly turn into a breeding ground […]

Seattle homeowners know that moisture is part of life in the Pacific Northwest. But when that moisture starts collecting in your basement, it becomes more than a seasonal nuisance—it becomes a risk to your air quality, structural integrity, and long-term property value.  Basements in neighborhoods from Ballard to Beacon Hill face consistent moisture exposure due […]

  Seattle’s position west of the Cascades often offers protection from extreme wildfires—but not from their smoke. Every summer, wildfires in Eastern Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon send thick plumes of smoke drifting across Puget Sound, blanketing the city in haze. The air smells of campfire, visibility drops, and for many, breathing becomes a challenge.  […]

Seattle’s skies may finally be clearing after a long spring, but that doesn’t mean your home is in the clear. In fact, June is one of the most important times of the year to check your property for hidden water damage—especially after months of rain, fluctuating temperatures, and storm runoff.  At 911 Restoration of Seattle, […]

If you own a home in Seattle, chances are you’ve dealt with moisture in some form—rain seeping into the foundation, high humidity in the basement, or that persistent musty smell lingering in a lower-level room. But one area that too many homeowners ignore is also one of the most vulnerable to mold: the crawl space.  […]

  When most people think of storm damage, they picture downed trees and flooded riverbanks—but if you live in Seattle, you know the real danger often strikes in the heart of the city. Seattle’s urban neighborhoods, with their dense housing, aging infrastructure, and compact drainage systems, are uniquely vulnerable to summer storm damage.  At 911 […]

  A musty smell in the basement is something many Seattle homeowners chalk up to “normal” in older homes—but that odor is often the first sign of a bigger issue: active mold growth. If you’ve walked downstairs recently and noticed an earthy, sour, or damp smell that lingers, your home may be experiencing a mold […]