Water damage is one form of damage that can occur to your home. Water damage can destroy not only items within your home but the structure of your home as a whole. With the amount of rain and snow we tend to get here in Chicago, water damage is an often occurrence for homeowners in …
Extreme weather conditions can cause moisture levels to rise in places with limited airflow. Whether the cause is harsh rain or extreme heat, enclosed spaces such as basements are prone to moisture, which can lead to mold development. Molds release allergen–laced spores into the air that can cause numerous health problems. As revealed in a …
According to a survey by the Ponemon Institute, the average cost per minute of unplanned downtime is a staggering $7,900. While this figure varies drastically from company to company, one thing remains consistent; downtime is costly. And when faced with downtime, it is important to do everything in your power to get your business back up …
Updated: November 15th, 2019 Winters in the Windy City can bring powerful ice storms, lots of sleet and heavy snowfall. The best way for homeowners to protect their investments and families is to ensure their residences are ready to meet whatever Mother Nature decides to throw their way. If you live in Chicago, you will …
Your carpet faces danger on a daily basis. Coffee, wine, dirt, pets, and so much more threaten to discolor and damage your beautiful carpet. But perhaps nothing poses as much a risk as water. Yes, water. If not properly dealt with, water damage can not only ruin your carpet, leading to a problem known as …
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When it comes to water damage cleanup and restoration, time is most certainly of the essence. The longer you prolong the restoration process, the greater the damage can and will become. Also, the longer you put off cleanup and restoration, the greater the risk of mold, which is something you do not want to have …
When your home or place of business is flooded, you need to act fast to avoid secondary damage, such as mold, from occurring. If water is not extracted in a timely manner, microbial (mold) can, and most likely will, form. So what do you do first? Do you try to save your possessions? Do you …
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It’s a homeowner’s worst nightmare. You wake up one morning, walk downstairs to make your cup of coffee, and, as you step onto the carpet, you hear a squishing noise. What is that? You flip on the lights and you are surprised to find standing water in your living room. What do you do? How …
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Water damage can be devastating. Sewage damage, meanwhile, is even worse. A form of water damage, sewage damage is most often caused by a burst sewer pipe or backed up toilet. Sewage damage involves what is known as black water, the worst of the three categories of water. Category one, or clean water, refers to …
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You wake up one morning to find areas of your home saturated with water. Oh no! Your carpet, your furniture, your ceiling, and more are ruined. You are concerned with figuring out what happened. The most common forms of water damage are leaky roofs and busted pipes. The good news is that both roof leaks …
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