The hours and days after a home flood are critical. It’s difficult to begin the task of cleaning up when you and your loved ones are still reeling from the damage. However, you should start the process of restoring your home immediately to minimize the damage and potentially save your valuables. If you wait too …
We can take all the precautionary actions necessary to keep ourselves, our home and our family safe and sound —but sometimes, Mother Nature undoes all of our preparation by causing the unexpected. Natives to Chicago are all too familiar with natural disasters during the winter season. From Chicago ice and snow storms to blizzards and …
When you’re dealing with water damage, you want to dry out any excess moisture immediately. Water restoration technicians do this by using specialized equipment that achieves several objectives during the drying process: Get the air circulating in the space to promote drying. Discourage the growth of bacteria and mold spores. Reduce the humidity level in …
Any water restoration professional will tell you the same thing: The most important element of mitigating damages is the initial and ongoing drying process. As moisture seeps into every crevice, it becomes a menace. Not only does it promote the growth of bacteria and mold, but it can quickly destroy surfaces and materials. Consequently, the …
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After experiencing water, fire or other residential or business damage, you’re probably going to have numerous discussions with your insurance company. If the provider agrees to cover some or all of the restoration process costs, the company will supply you with the name of their recommended choice for restoration provider. But are you locked in …
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When your home or business has been affected by a water leak, flood or another type of moisture-related problem, your first thought may be to call a general contractor. However, a general contractor may not be the best solution to quickly, effectively or economically resolve your water damaged property. What’s the best alternative to hiring …
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Types of Mold & How They are Affecting Your Home Mold is present all around us. Some forms pose no threat to humans, while others — like the dreaded black mold — can cause serious health effects like chronic fatigue or coughing. As a homeowner, it’s essential to always be on the lookout for mold …
How Do I Know if I Need Mold Remediation? How can you tell if you have mold? And how do you know if you can get rid of mold yourself versus hiring a professional? When dealing with mold, it’s important to understand when and where it can pop up and your role once it is …
How to Repair a Water Damaged Cabinet With water damage in your kitchen and bathroom, it’s not just enough to fix the leaking, but you also need to fix the water-damaged cabinets — including unattractive staining, warping and weakened structure. These issues are common and, if the damage is mostly cosmetic and minimal structural issues, …
Renters’ Rights to Water Damage in Chicago, IL Renting a home or apartment offers benefits like not having to keep up with expensive renovations or making costly repairs, but there can be fuzzy lines between who is responsible for water damage in a rental unit — the renter or the landlord? It depends on factors …