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Each guide covers what to do first, how to tell what kind of problem it is, and which trade handles it. Every one ends with that trade's line.

Water damage

Water leaking from the ceiling?Protect the room first, then find the source.Water in the basement?Deal with the power before you step in.Water damageFlooding, burst-pipe cleanup, storm damage

Fire damage

After a house fire.What to do, in order.Fire damageSmoke, soot and fire cleanup

Roofing

Roof leaking in a storm?Work from inside until it stops.RoofingLeaks, storm damage, missing shingles

Plumbing

A pipe just burst?Shut off the main water valve now.No hot water?Check these before you call.PlumbingLeaks, blocked drains, no hot water

HVAC

AC blowing warm air?Five checks, then call.Furnace not turning on?Check the simple things safely.HVACNo cooling, no heat, furnace faults

Pest control

Think you have termites?Here is what to look for.Mice in the house?Clean up safely, then seal them out.Pest controlRodents, insects, termites

Electrical

Breaker keeps tripping?It is doing its job. Find out why.Burning smell from an outlet?Cut the power to it now.ElectricalPower out, tripping breaker, dead outlets

Mold removal

Black mold in the house?Size and moisture decide who cleans it.Mold removalVisible mold, musty smell, post-leak work

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