November 2025 – FloodMart.com

13 Flood Myths That Cost Homeowners Thousands (And What Actually Works Instead)

Flood losses often start with the stories we tell ourselves: “I am not in a flood zone”, “My homeowners policy covers that”, “If it is really bad, FEMA will pay…

November 28, 2025

Flood Insurance Insurance and Legal

13 Insurance Denial Triggers You Can Avoid With One Photo Each

Flood claims often fail for simple reasons: the insurer cannot see what you saw. One clear photo at the right moment can prove water depth, the source, the items lost,…

November 26, 2025

Sewer / Backflow

Backflow & Check Valves: $5k–$15k Fixes That Prevent Six-Figure Losses

Most flood disasters inside a building do not come through the front door. They come up from below through sewers, floor drains, and low pipes when outside water levels push…

November 24, 2025

Expert Tips Flood Prevention

Top 10 Danger Signs That Put Your Home at Risk of Flooding

Most flood losses start with small clues you can spot on a Saturday walk. Low spots along the foundation, a downspout that dumps at the wall, a street drain that…

November 21, 2025

$Hotel & Hospitality: Room-Night Loss Calculator and Flood-Resilient Retrofits$

Industry Flooding Help

Hotel & Hospitality: Room-Night Loss Calculator and Flood-Resilient Retrofits

Floods hit hotels twice. First from water cleanup and repairs, then from lost room nights that ripple through F&B, events, and reviews. This guide gives you a clear room-night loss…

November 19, 2025

Community Flood Prevention Flood Regulations

Elevation Certificates & RR2.0: Do They Still Matter in 2026?

Risk Rating 2.0 changed how NFIP prices flood insurance and left many wondering if Elevation Certificates still matter. Short answer: they are no longer required for rating, but they can…

November 17, 2025

$NFIP vs Private: Which Policy Lowers Total Cost of Risk in 2026?$

Flood Insurance Insurance and Legal

NFIP vs Private: Which Policy Lowers Total Cost of Risk in 2026?

Two flood policies can look identical on price yet behave very differently when water hits your building. The smartest 2026 choice isn’t just the lowest premium. It’s the policy that…

November 14, 2025

Expert Tips Floods and Floors

Flooring After a Flood: What Survives, What Fails, What to Budget

After a flood, floors tell the truth. Some materials bounce back with drying and disinfecting, while others trap moisture, warp, or turn into a mold factory. This guide shows what…

November 12, 2025

Winter Flooding

Winter Flood Hotspots: Where Water Strikes When It Is Cold

Floods are not just a summer story. In many places, the cold months are when rivers quietly rise, drains clog with ice, and basements take on water from frozen ground…

November 10, 2025

Expert Tips Post Flood Contractors

14 Contractor Red Flags on Flood Repairs

After a flood, good contractors are lifesavers and bad ones multiply the damage. The pressure to move fast makes it easy to miss warning signs. Use this guide to spot…

November 7, 2025