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Guides written from real water damage jobs across Greater New Orleans.

October 12, 2026 · 6 min read

Hurricane Season in New Orleans: A Water Damage Prep Checklist That Actually Works

A practical pre-storm checklist for New Orleans homeowners — how to protect raised shotgun houses, slab homes, and crawl spaces before hurricane season peaks.

September 28, 2026 · 5 min read

The First 24 Hours After Water Damage: What New Orleans Homeowners Should Do

Step-by-step priorities for the first day after a flood, burst pipe, or leak — what to do yourself, what to avoid, and when to call for extraction.

September 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Raised and Still Wet: Why New Orleans Shotgun Houses Flood — and How They Dry

Raised shotgun and camelback homes sit above the street, but water still gets in. Here’s how these houses actually flood and what drying them requires.

August 22, 2026 · 6 min read

Water Damage and Insurance in Louisiana: What’s Covered, What Isn’t, and How to File

Louisiana water damage claims confuse everyone: flood vs. wind-driven rain, backup endorsements, mitigation duties. A plain-language guide for homeowners.

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