Blog Archives - Soil-Away

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How To Improve Your Home’s Ventilation

Written by Casey Shearns on June 13, 2025. Posted in Blog.

Your property’s indoor air quality is a vital component of its overall health. It should go without saying that you should be doing everything you can to improve this trait! Homes with poor ventilation cost more to operate, and they can lead to respiratory problems for you and your family. Not to mention that the resulting humidity can create the perfect conditions for mold to thrive! The best way to avoid a worst-case scenario like this is to enact the best ways of improving ventilation in...

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What Causes Cracks In Your Home’s Foundation?

Written by Casey Shearns on May 2, 2025. Posted in Blog, Water Damage.

Out of all of the aspects of your home that are the most expensive to repair, your foundation is among the top offenders! Small cracks are simpler to fix, but once those start to spread and cause structural issues, you could be looking at thousands of dollars in necessary repairs. The best way to solve this problem is to prevent it from happening in the first place. We’ll go over all the biggest causes of cracks in your home’s foundation below! Poor Drainage Many of the problems that...

French Drains vs. Sump Pumps

Written by Casey Shearns on March 31, 2025. Posted in Blog.

As a homeowner, having water seep into places it doesn’t belong is always undesirable. Basement flooding ranks among the most severe water damage issues due to the unsanitary conditions it creates and the extensive destruction it can cause. Preventing an issue like this lies within the quality of your basement waterproofing system. Two popular options for homeowners are French drains and sump pumps. Both are effective at helping you stay safe from basement flooding, but the one that is...

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Preparing Your Property For Spring’s Challenges

Written by Casey Shearns on March 2, 2025. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice.

As a homeowner, the number one thing that you want to avoid having to deal with is property damage. The most unfortunate thing about this is that each season comes with its own unique set of challenges for avoiding destruction. Especially if you live in an area that feels the brunt of the four seasons, there’s no time of year when you can afford to not be prepared! With the spring season fast approaching, ensuring that you’re ready for the difficulties it can bring can help you avoid costly...

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What Makes A Roof Susceptible To Ice Dams?

Written by Casey Shearns on January 31, 2025. Posted in Blog.

Dealing with an ice dam can be one of the priciest repair jobs when it comes to property damage. If you’ve got one, chances are your roof’s already sprung a leak, which you’ll have to fix pronto. Plus, you’ve got the added task of getting rid of all that ice on your roof! The smartest move to prevent these ice dams is to learn what causes them in the first place. It’s no surprise that your roof plays a big role here. We’re here to show you why some roofs get ice dams and how to stop this...

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A Guide To Insulating Your Pipes For Winter

Written by Casey Shearns on January 2, 2025. Posted in Blog.

Burst pipes are one of the most challenging water damage issues for homeowners to deal with. The damage isn’t always visible right away. By the time you notice the signs, your property is likely already affected severely! The best way to avoid this worst-case scenario is to enact preventative measures. One of the most common causes of a burst pipe incident is your pipes freezing, so insulating your pipes is a crucial first step to avoiding a water incident. But what’s the best way to...

How To Keep Your Property Healthy During Winter

Written by Casey Shearns on December 11, 2024. Posted in Blog.

If there’s one season that’s going to bring about a ton of challenges for property owners in the Northeast, it’s the winter! Not only is the cold tough to fend off, but the chilly conditions and precipitation can lead to significant issues for your property. The best way to deal with a property damage disaster is to keep it from happening altogether! You should be enacting the right measures to prevent the worst-case scenario from happening, but what are they? Below, we share our expert tips...

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Tips On Dealing With Property Damage Insurance Claims

Written by Casey Shearns on October 30, 2024. Posted in Blog.

Dealing with water or fire damage to your property can be stressful, and the damage itself is just one part of the problem. It’s important to ensure that your property damage insurance claim goes smoothly. This process might seem confusing if you have not done it before, but don’t worry! To help you succeed, we have some simple tips to support your efforts to deal with your claim. Read on for straightforward advice on navigating your property damage insurance claims! ...

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3 Of The Most Common Fire & Soot Accidents

Written by Casey Shearns on September 18, 2024. Posted in Blog, Chimney soot and fires.

Dealing with fire and soot damage can be a nightmare for a homeowner. These types of damage events are especially distressing because they often happen out of the blue. While it’s true that accidents can’t always be avoided, there are some precautions you can take to help prevent these disasters from occurring to begin with. By understanding the most common causes of fire and soot damage, you can save yourself time and money. Preventative maintenance is your best defense against these...

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How To Handle A Sewer Backup

Written by Casey Shearns on August 22, 2024. Posted in Blog, Water Damage.

Water damage issues are a problem that no homeowner wants to experience. They come in many forms, but arguably, the worst of them is a sewer backup. When this happens, the consequences can be potentially devastating for your home or business. Not only can water leak into the basement, but that water isn’t exactly healthy! In order to address the problems caused by a sewer line backup, you should have an idea of the measures to take immediately afterward. We’ll show you how to handle a sewer...

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Tips For Homeowners During Hurricane Season

Written by Casey Shearns on August 6, 2024. Posted in Blog.

This year, we had a hurricane form at one of the earliest points ever recorded! As the season starts to ramp up in intensity, homeowners in obvious hurricane paths should be doing everything they can to prepare. Especially if you know a storm is headed in your area’s direction, now is the time to start! The main goal here should be to protect all of your valuables as best as you can from storm and water damage. We’ve covered a few things that you can do to start this process already, but...

Insurcomm Expands Disaster Restoration Capabilities Through Partnership with Soil-Away Restoration

Written by Casey Shearns on August 2, 2024. Posted in Blog.

Portsmouth, NH – July 11, 2024 – Insurcomm, a leading provider of disaster restoration and construction services, is proud to announce the acquisition of Soil-Away Restoration Services, a premier disaster restoration company based in Hooksett, NH. This strategic acquisition marks a significant expansion in Insurcomm’s ability to serve residential, commercial, and industrial clients with enhanced restoration capabilities across New England. Soil-Away Restoration Services, known for...

Jay Korsen

00:51 04 Aug 22

All I have to say is WOW and FANTASTIC. I just got done building out my new professional office with Soil-Away's construction division and they went ABOVE and BEYOND. Scott and Mike, the carpenters are skilled artisans. The project got done on time and the project came in on budget! The finished results have been blowing people away. Much better than I could have anticipated. Anyone is welcome to come to our office, Bright Light Chiropractic in Hooksett to check out the fine work they did. Simply can't sing enough praises for them. Sorry that the picture doesn't do the job justice. Thank you Jack and your team. -Dr. Jay

Asian Breeze

04:28 15 Jul 22

Since day one, I’ve known the owner, Jack, to be a hard-working and selfless leader. Through the efforts of him and his team, he was able to restore my flooded restaurant to tip-top shape. I was amazed with Jack’s orderliness throughout the entire process. Jack has proven to me that he is trustworthy, as both a friend and an individual in the work environment.

Breton Langendorfer

21:17 07 Jul 22

Highly recommend Soil-Away. A pipe in our upstairs bathroom gave and sent water down through a wall for at least a day before we noticed water dripping through our kitchen ceiling. Our insurance put us in touch with Soil-Away and they were at our house the next morning to assess the damage and dry things out. Joe, Ray and Tom were phenomenal to work with. They explained every part of the process to us and were very professional and friendly. If you have to deal with similar issues call Soil-Away, you won’t regret it.

Maureen Cidzik

13:49 15 May 22

Superior service from start to finish. Highly responsive. The entire team is dedicated to quality and customer care and it shows in everything they do - from first call, to estimate, to job completion.

Sarah Grugnale

16:02 14 Jan 22

Joe and Tommy were amazing to deal with, they kept us updated every step of the process. They were punctual and hard working, answering all of our questions that we had. Everything was done as promised and even above and beyond. A great experience from start to finish.

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