Home floods are both devastating and destructive. They can hit out of nowhere, even in low-risk areas where you may have never considered a flood possible. Instead of being caught off-guard and potentially losing precious valuables and money, you can protect your home from a flood today by following a few simple steps. You can’t …
It’s already devastating enough when your home floods — but it’s even worse when you have no idea it’s coming. It helps when you can prepare for flood season in Chicago ahead of time to keep your home and basement dry. While the rain falls in Chicago, you can feel helpless. However, ServiceMaster of Lincoln …
It’s likely that at least one room in your house has carpet. If excess water seeps into that carpet, it can cause a mess, whether it’s from a flood or a broken pipe. The good news is that you can sometimes salvage carpet that sustained water damage. It depends on what kind of water leaks …
Water Damage vs. Flood Damage It can cost thousands of dollars whenever your home sustains damage from a flood. Luckily, your insurance is there to cover it — right? Not necessarily. Water damage and flood damage are categorized as two separate things, and your homeowner’s insurance may or may not include the damage to your …
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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 …
If you are wondering how long to run the fans after water damage, 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 …
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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 …
Read moreChoosing Between a General Contractor and a Water Damage Specialist
