When water damage forces your business to close its doors, you lose money. Downtime due to commercial water damage impacts your productivity and profits. You need the situation rectified as quickly and effectively as possible to protect your business. ServiceMaster of Lincoln Park is ready 24/7 and 365 days a year. Our certified licensed restoration technicians can perform commercial water damage restoration services so … Read more
Well, it looks like all of the rain we wished away earlier this year has finally come again. As we have mentioned in previous blogs, rainfall in the Chicago area has reached almost record numbers this spring and homeowners have paid the price. With so much rain,sump pumps are struggling to keep up, resulting in flooded … Read more
As soon as you notice mold in your home or business, you need to get rid of it. But don’t be fooled by companies that say they only offer mold removal services. Mold removal may remove the visible mold, but it isn’t going to solve the larger problem. What you need is mold remediation. The … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more