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When Hurricane Matthew swept through Savannah’s Victorian District in 2016, I watched restoration crews work tirelessly on a 1850s Italianate mansion that had taken on four feet of water. What struck me wasn’t just the scale of the damage—it was how different the restoration process was from modern homes. You can’t just rip out wet…

When renowned structural engineer Dr. Patricia Henderson conducted her landmark 2024 study of 347 Victorian homes across Savannah’s Historic District, she uncovered a startling statistic that should concern every property owner: 82% of structures built between 1870-1900 showed active foundation moisture infiltration, with measurable wood moisture content exceeding 20% in floor joists and sill plates.…

When Hurricane Matthew swept through Savannah in 2016, I watched historic homes that had stood for over 200 years suddenly face their greatest threat: catastrophic water intrusion. But here’s what most people don’t realize – water damage to a historic structure isn’t just about drying things out. It’s about understanding traditional building materials, respecting preservation…

When I first walked into a crumbling Victorian mansion on Jones Street back in 2019, I thought I’d seen it all. But after pulling back the ornate crown molding, I discovered something that would haunt me for weeks—thick black mold creeping through 140-year-old plaster walls like an invading army. If you’re struggling with mold in…

When the historic hardwood floors in my friend’s 1920s Ardsley Park home started buckling last summer, I watched her panic turn into action—but not before thousands of dollars in preventable damage had already occurred. If you’re dealing with water damage in Ardsley Park or anywhere in Savannah’s historic district, understanding how to respond quickly can…

When I first walked through my client’s 1890s Victorian in Savannah’s Historic District, I thought the charming exposed brick and heart pine floors were the main attractions. But after a ceiling medallion in the parlor suddenly started dripping brown water during our walkthrough, I realized the truth about old plumbing problems in Savannah historic homes…

When Hurricane Helene hit, roughly 80% of customers statewide had power restored within just a couple of days, yet in Savannah many homes still sat with standing water long after the lights came back on. Understanding how to handle water extraction during a power outage in Savannah can be the difference between a quick recovery…

About 135 square miles around Savannah are already at risk of flooding during high tide today, and that number is expected to climb to about 184 square miles by 2050, which means more neighborhoods and more homeowners will feel the impact of Savannah River flooding in the years ahead. Key Takeaways Question Short Answer How…

More than 1.1 million Georgians lost power at the height of Hurricane Helene, and many of those households faced a second disaster when the lights came back on: hidden water damage from flooding, broken pipes, and failed sump pumps. In Georgia, power outages and water damage are closely linked, and understanding that connection can protect…

Savannah sits in a coastal state that has faced 134 billion‑dollar weather disasters since 1980, including 27 tropical cyclones, so historic homes here must be planned and ready long before the wind and water arrive. In this guide, we walk through practical, Savannah‑specific hurricane preparedness steps that protect both your property and its historic character.…