For most homeowners, the thought of dealing with water damage is about as attractive as going to the dentist for a root canal, if not worse. If the recent destruction caused by Hurricane Ida taught us anything, it's that water damage can be catastrophic. The source of water damage can come from many different sources, including natural causes like rainstorms and internal property issues like pipe bursts. From plumbing problems to full-on floods, water damage in Clayton, NC, can weaken your home's structure and even cause your family to fall ill. That's why it is so important that you address water damage in your home as soon as possible.
At Restoration Experts of North Carolina, we understand that dealing with water damage can seem like a losing effort. With our team by your side, however, you don't have to lose hope. We provide comprehensive water remediation in Raleigh, from initial documentation of your damage to the time that we mitigate your problem. With a team of IICRC certified technicians and high-tech inspection tools, we have the experience and the innovation to restore your home or business to its original beauty.
With years of experience in the water damage restoration industry, there is no project too small or complex for our team to handle. Our customers are our top priority, and there are no exceptions to that rule.
Our goal is to restore your losses using mitigation techniques whenever possible to help restore your property to its original condition. If reconstruction is required, we will handle every aspect of your loss through a single, dependable point of contact.
At Restoration Experts of North Carolina, we make it a priority to provide our customers with comprehensive documentation and step-by-step status updates. Our transparent business model makes it easy for our customers to understand our water remediation progress. That way, you know exactly where we're at with your project and have a permanent record of your home or businesses' restoration. You won't ever have to worry about hidden fees, unauthorized charges, or annoying efforts to sell you additional products or services.
Our goal is to be your one-stop source for water remediation in North Carolina. To help achieve this goal, we offer a wide range of additional services on top of our already stellar water damage restoration services. We combine our unmatched expertise with strategic partnerships to better serve our customers. We can provide all you need, from interior design consultations and decorating services to replacement furniture and appliances for your home or business. We are committed to giving our customers informative, effective, streamlined water remediation services in Raleigh.
Water damage can happen to any structure, from large storefronts in town to suburban homes outside of the city. Incidents that cause water damage can happen at any time, making them particularly hard to remediate for non-professionals. To make matters worse, spotting signs of water damage isn't as easy as you might think. Some signs are obvious, while others are subtle and even hidden. However, one of the best ways to address water damage in your home or business is to keep a sharp eye out for the following signs, so that you can treat the problem quickly and get back to normal life.
Looking for signs outside is a great place to start, as it can narrow down external sources of water leaks. Keep an eye out for the following signs outside:
After you're done checking for signs of water damage outside, it's time to move indoors. Obviously, if you spot any of the following signs, your family could be at risk. It's important to call Restoration Experts of North Carolina to schedule an inspection to determine the extent of your damage.
If your home or business was recently flooded or you have had recent water damage, it is crucial to dry out your home or place of work ASAP. There are many risks associated with floods and leaks. One of the most common risks in situations like these is when water becomes contaminated. Contamination can happen when a sewer pipe bursts or a body of water floods into your home, like from a river or creek. Contaminated water often contains bacteria and microorganisms that can result in serious conditions like giardia. Even clean water can be a risk when stands for too long, since mosquitoes and other bugs breed in such conditions. Bugs that die in the water and critters that hatch eggs spread bacteria and attract even more bugs to the area.
After water recedes, the dampness left behind can cause fungus and mold growth - both of which can be detrimental to your health, especially if you have respiratory issues like asthma or have allergies.
Whether you have a small damp spot in your basement or severe flooding from a storm, do not take water damage lightly. Waiting to fix the issue will have a huge impact on your wallet, and more importantly, your family's health.
Restoration Experts of North Carolina utilize the latest high-tech inspection tools like thermal imaging to discover the extent of your water damage. Using pumps, we extract the water and then use high-powered fans and heaters until your business or home is dry. While we're drying your property, our team monitors and documents the entire process. We also specifically address any health hazards that can be associated with more severe categories of water damage.
This water comes from broken or frozen pipes, failed water heaters, roof leaks, ice maker hoses, and more.
grey water is contaminated due to soiling like body oils, laundry soils, food stains, etc. This type of water often originates from dishwashers, washing machines, tub overflows, and hot tubs.
This type of water contains thousands of bacteria, protozoa, and disease-causing viruses. Black water most often comes from septic back-ups and overflows, sewer leaks, and toilet overflows.
When your property floods, the first step you should take is to call a qualified contractor to help facilitate your water clean-up in Clayton, NC. Restoration Experts of North Carolina has restored countless water losses and knows what needs to be done to get your home or business back to pre-loss condition. In situations like these, you must act fast to prevent damages and illnesses. Also, many home insurance policies require the homeowner to do everything in their power to protect the property from further damage.
That's where Restoration Experts of North Carolina comes in. We'll bill your insurance company directly and will handle all the necessary water remediation work, so that you can focus on your family and your day-to-day responsibilities. Our team is on-call 24-hours a day and will be on our way to your home or business fast.
First things first - call Restoration Experts of North Carolina ASAP if you know for a fact that you have a black water leak. Black water contains disease-causing viruses and a plethora of bacteria that can be harmful to you or your children. If a sewage line leaks or your toilet overflows significantly, use our 24-hour emergency line, and our team will come to your location quickly. Until we arrive, take these steps to minimize black water damage in Clayton, NC.
Stay far away from areas affected by black water.
Plug all of your toilets with a string mop or wadded rags if you have had an overflow event.
Turn off your HVAC system. Cover exposed vents to prevent water from infiltrating your air ducts.
If the source of black water is coming from outside, be sure to turn off all water connections at their entry points.
Whether your home was flooded from a hailstorm or you have an overflowing dishwasher, we are here to help. Our primary goal is to provide your family or customers with the most effective water remediation in Clayton, NC. That way, you can rest easy knowing you have a team of professionals on your side who are qualified and capable of full-serve water clean-up. Remember, if your home is affected by water damage, time is of the essence. We're only a call away from keeping your home or business dry and safe.
ByD. Clay Best, HighSchoolOT ContributorCLAYTON, N.C. - The streaks live on and so does the rivalry.Cleveland grabbed the Greater Neuse River 4A Conference football championship Friday night, the likely overall No. 1 seed in the NCHSAA 4A Football Playoffs, extended its regular season winning streak to 52 games and its win streak over rival Clayton to seven games with a 37-35 victory Friday night that came down to the final seconds once again.The Rams (10-0, 7-0) went up 37-28 early in the ...
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D. Clay Best
, HighSchoolOT Contributor
CLAYTON, N.C. - The streaks live on and so does the rivalry.
Cleveland grabbed the Greater Neuse River 4A Conference football championship Friday night, the likely overall No. 1 seed in the NCHSAA 4A Football Playoffs, extended its regular season winning streak to 52 games and its win streak over rival Clayton to seven games with a 37-35 victory Friday night that came down to the final seconds once again.
The Rams (10-0, 7-0) went up 37-28 early in the fourth quarter but the Comets (9-1, 6-1) took advantage of a roughing the kicker call on a field goal attempt with 3:09 to play. The personal foul penalty gave Clayton a first down at the Cleveland 13-yard-line. Three plays later, Clayton tried to sneak the ball in from the one but lost the ball. Fortunately running back Terris Hobbs picked up the loose ball and got a push from teammates to get across the goal line. Chris Meija’s fifth extra point of the night cut the lead to two points with 2:05 to play.
Cleveland was unable to get a first down on its next drive and Clayton had another chance to win the game and its first conference title since 2017. Quarterback Aiden Smalls, who like his counterpart Jackson Byrd was under constant pressure all night, worked the Comets to the Cleveland 29 with 28.1 seconds to play. But the Ram pass rush forced a sack and a fumble on the next play with Jaylen King and Nick McIntosh forcing the fumble that a teammate recovered.
King had a wild fourth quarter as a part of five different Cleveland sacks and another tackle for a for loss as well. The game-closing rush the 6-foot-2, junior created with teammates like McIntosh, Sawyer Lowe, and Darrell Herriott among others created the final swing in momentum of a wild night in a game that took three hours and 15 minutes to complete before a crowd of more than 4,000 at John Jacobs Stadium.
Clayton ran 22 offensive plays in the opening quarter to Cleveland’s four yet trailed 7-0 after 12 minutes thanks to a interception in the end zone to end the Comets’ first drive by Theron Batiste and two long completions between Byrd and Deangelo Ruffin Jr. (the second covering 35 yards for a touchdown).
The Comets’ ensuing 13-play drive evened the score early in the second quarter on an 8-yard run by Smalls. The game remained until a Cleveland onslaught in the final five minutes of the first half. Byrd hit Malachi Thomas on a 3-yard TD pass with 4:26 to play in the half, then after a Ram defensive stop a bad punt snap sailed through the end zone for a safety and a 16-7 lead. Cleveland took advantage of the ensuing free kick as well with Kaleb Ferrell grabbing a 25-yard screen pass on third-and-24 for a touchdown from Byrd to push the lead to 23-7 with 25.8 seconds to play in the half. With the kick off to start the second half coming their way, the Rams appeared poised to maybe run away.
But Clayton’s Damarius McKoy and his blockers ended those thoughts quickly, rambling the ensuing kick off back 98 yards with barely a Rams’ player hand touching McKoy on the return, cutting the lead back to 23-14.
The return started a 21-0 Comet scoring run which left Clayton ahead 28-23 by the end of the third quarter. Smalls threw a 14-yard TD pass to McKoy for the first TD of the second half, then ran in from 2 yards out to give Clayton its final lead of the night.
The lead didn’t survive the next play from scrimmage, however. After Dreveon Parker returned the kick off 42 yards and a facemask penalty gave the Rams another 15 yards, Byrd went up top to Ruffin Jr. for a 31-yard TD pass and a 30-28 lead with 28.5 seconds left in the third quarter. The two connected again on a 24-yard TD pass after Lowe forced a Comet fumble that was recovered by Braxton Lowe.
Byrd was 17-of-28 passing on the night for 272 yards and five touchdowns. Ruffin Jr. had 136 yards receiving on five catches and the three TDs.
Smalls ran for 101 yards and threw for another 161. Clayton senior Tayvon Evans led his team with 93 yards receiving on three catches. Noah Smith added another 82 yards rushing for the Comets.
Notes: Cleveland’s 52-game regular-season winning streak dates back to Sept. 20, 2019 when the Comets fell to Cardinal Gibbons. The Rams’ last two games a 10-point win over Southeast Raleigh and a one-point win over Garner, combined with the two-point win over Clayton Friday night are the three closest games successively in the series … The Rams upped the lead in the series all-time to 10-3. … Clayton hasn’t won in the regular season in the series since 2017. Clayton’s last win over Cleveland was a 35-13 win on Oct. 20, 2017, which was Cleveland’s last loss in a conference regular-season game. The Rams’ conference winning streak sits at 43 games in the regular season. … Cleveland head coach Scott Riley improved to 61-2 as a head coach in league games over 11 seasons. … If not for the COVID 2020-21 school year spring meeting between Clayton and Cleveland in the 4A eastern regional championship game, Friday night’s game was easily be the most high stakes and important between two Johnston County rivals.
Cleveland 37, Clayton 35
CLY 0 14 14 7 — 35
CLE 7 16 7 7 — 37
Scoring Summary
CLE—D.Ruffin Jr. 35 pass from J.Byrd (B.Barnes kick); CLY—A.Smalls 8 run (C.Mejia kick); CLE—M.Thomas 3 pass from J.Byrd (B.Barnes kick); CLE—safety; CLE—K.Ferrell 25 pass from J.Byrd (B.Barnes kick); CLY—D.Mckoy 98 kick off return (C.Mejia kick); CLY—D.Mckoy 14 pass from A.Smalls (C.Mejia kick); CLY—A.Smalls 2 run (C.Mejia kick); CLE—D.Ruffin Jr. 31 pass from J.Byrd (B.Barnes kick); CLE—D.Ruffin 24 pass from J.Byrd (B.Barnes kick); CLY—T.Hobbs 2 run (C.Mejia kick).
Individual Statistics
Rushing: CLY—A.Smalls 23-101, N.Smith 12-82, T.Hobbs 6-28, C.Jones 1-(-7); CLE—K.Ferrell 11-49, J.Byrd 11-7, Team 1-(-5).
Passing: CLY—A.Smalls 11-21-161-1, C.Jones 1-1-8-0; CLE—J.Byrd 17-28-272-0, D.Crooms 0-1-0-0.
Receiving: CLY—D.Ellis 3-35, T.Evans 3-93, D.Mckoy 5-35, A.Smalls 1-8; CLE—D.Ruffin Jr. 5-136, K.Clark 2-22, M.Thomas 3-24, D.Crooms 2-70, K.Ferrell 1-25.