Category: Flood

Floodwater can cause damage long after the visible water has been removed. Moisture may remain trapped beneath floors, behind walls and inside insulation, while contaminated water can affect building materials, electrics and indoor air quality. Acting quickly can reduce further damage and make the restoration process more straightforward. What damage can flooding cause? The level

People in Yorkshire have been forced out of their homes as flash flooding sweeps the streets with residents left shaken after the deluges of water flood roads and their homes. The met office has issued a yellow warning meaning The National Severe Weather Warning Service has deemed the situation as severely bad and could directly

Whether caused by heavy rains, a sea surge, a burst pipe or even the fire service putting out a fire, flooding and related water damage can be extremely unpleasant and upsetting to deal with. Fortunately, restoration experts can make it easier. Here are a few of our tips on what to do immediately after a

Every year, homes and businesses across the UK are at risk from flooding and hundreds or thousands of people find themselves in crisis as water inundates their property. Flooding occurs from 2 main sources: rivers and the sea. However, heavy rain can cause surface flooding and a burst pipe can also mimic flooding, creating very

Guide to factory flood recovery Although family homes tend to be front and centre on the news, factory and industrial flooding often causes much more serious issues for both emergency services and communities. Having worked within many sectors struggling to recover from flooding, at Cornerstone we now work on both flood preparedness and factory flood

As flood damage repair and cleaning experts, at Cornerstone we regularly get called in to help businesses recover after flood or water damage. Flooding is now the “most common and widespread natural disaster in the UK”, according to the Environment Agency, with at least one major flood event each year affecting hundreds of homes and