Flooded commercial hallway carpet in a Metro Detroit building before water extraction
September 10

Who Pays When an Apartment Floods? Landlords, Tenants, and Insurers in Michigan

A unit floods and three parties point at each other. How Michigan law splits water damage responsibility between landlords, tenants, and insurers – and what to do first…. Read More

Professional drying mats and air movers on hardwood flooring - DriForce restoration equipment
September 7

Phoenix, Dri-Eaz, B-Air: What a Restoration Company’s Equipment Tells You

The equipment brands on your job say a lot about your restoration contractor. What Phoenix, Dri-Eaz, and B-Air machines do, and the questions that separate pros from rentals…. Read More

Water-damaged basement carpet pulled back with drying equipment running - DriForce Property Restoration
September 3

The Sewer Backup Endorsement: the Small Add-On That Saves Michigan Basements

Standard Michigan homeowners policies exclude sewer backups. What the water backup endorsement covers, what it typically costs, and the 45-day rule if a municipal sewer fails…. Read More

September 1

After a House Fire: The First 48 Hours and What Restoration Involves in Michigan

The fire trucks are gone, and you are standing in front of your house trying to figure out what happens now. Take a breath —… Read More

DriForce technician treating attic mold during professional remediation in Metro Detroit
August 31

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Mold in Michigan? The Honest Answer

Michigan homeowners insurance covers mold only in specific situations – and caps it hard. When mold is covered, when it is excluded, and how to document a claim that pays…. Read More

Containment sheeting and HEPA equipment during commercial remediation - DriForce Property Restoration
August 28

Water Damage Repair in Michigan: The 24-Hour Emergency Guide

If water is actively coming into your home right now, call DriForce Property Restoration at (888) 838-7170 first and read this while the crew drives. We answer 24/7,… Read More

Fire-damaged ceiling structure during smoke and fire restoration - DriForce Property Restoration
August 27

Thermal Fogging vs Ozone vs Hydroxyl: How Smoke Odor Actually Gets Removed

Three professional smoke odor treatments compared: how thermal fogging, ozone, and hydroxyl generators work, when each is used, and which is safe for occupied homes…. Read More

Flooded commercial hallway carpet in a Metro Detroit building before water extraction
August 25

Frozen and Burst Pipes in Michigan: Prevention, Safe Thawing, and What to Do When One Bursts

Every January cold snap, DriForce Property Restoration crews spend their nights the same way: extracting water from Metro Detroit homes where a frozen pipe let go. A… Read More

Air movers drying a Metro Detroit basement after a water loss - DriForce Property Restoration
August 24

Water Heater Burst: What to Do When 40 Gallons Hit Your Floor

A burst water heater dumps 40-80 gallons and keeps flowing until the supply is shut. The first 10 minutes, why damage travels, and how insurance treats it…. Read More

DriForce Property Restoration emergency response vans in Metro Detroit
August 21

Sewage Backup Cleanup in Metro Detroit: The First 24 Hours, the Cleanup Process, and What Insurance Covers

Sewage backup is the one water emergency where waiting makes it worse by the hour. What to do first, how Category 3 cleanup works, and when insurance actually covers it…. Read More