The rain in California has hit and it will keep on coming.  We want to make sure you know what to look for in terms of water damage so you are able to handle it right away and prevent further damage.  Here are some tips we recommend for you:

1. Look for water stai...

Windy Season is a reality everywhere in the world.   Many places in California have a lot of hills and tree’s on and around their property.  Tree’s can fall and cause damage to your roof, home and vehicles. Sometimes in a lightening storm fires are started in the hills...

Water damage is one of the leading causes that can  damage your home’s foundation, which is the main component that holds your home together.  Damp wood can invite termites, carpenter ants, mold and mildew. These can cause serious financial and health issues....

Sterling Construction has been rebuilding burned homes since 1991 and we have seen our share of unusual circumstances that caused a fire. But for the most part there are just a few things that cause the majority of fires.

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How To Think With Smoke Odors

Entering any home that has been burned is upsetting; entering into your own home and seeing your personal belongings disheveled, blackened and buried in debris is a shock that one does not easily recover from.  

Suddenly you’re nicely orga...

Drywall is a fairly resilient product it can get wet and dry out without damaging the material to the point of needing to be replaced. The rule of thumb is if you can rap on it with your knuckles and it still feels solid it is dry-able. If there is smoke on it can be c...

What is the first thing I should do after a fire? Given that your family is okay. Call your insurance company. Next—photograph everything! And then photograph it again. This may seem very obvious, so obvious that most people never do it.

Here is the reasoning behind wh...

When you have a need for repairs to your home, you do not really have time to do a thorough search to get a few estimates and spend a couple of weeks reviewing them. So when the insurance company recommends someone, it carries some weight.   

Since many insurance c...