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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
After you’ve had to deal with water damage, the last thing you want to hear is your water damage claim was denied by your insurance carrier. However, before you let it give you stress, you should learn how to handle insurance claim denials. What to do when your water damage claim is denied Call … 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
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
May and its infamous showers may be in the rear view mirror, but rain is always in the forecast. And you know what that means? The risk of water damage is ever-present. When heavy rains are too much for your sump pump to handle, you could wake up to find yourself dealing with a Flooded Basement. When this … Read more
Even if you live in an area in Chicago with a “low risk” of flooding, there is still a risk. Flood damage is one of the most common hazards in the United States. It is important to be aware of these hazards. Remember, flooding risk isn’t based on history; it’s based on several factors including: Rainfall … Read more