It’s likely that at least one room in your house has carpet. If 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 onto …
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 …
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 …
Read moreCan I Turn off Water Damage Drying Equipment at Night?
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 moreGeneral Contractor or Water Damage Specialist? Which Choice Makes Sense?
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 …
How to Prevent Water Damage to the Exterior of Your Home Damage caused by water is one of the most costly expenses a homeowner can encounter. If you want to save yourself — and your house — from incurring a hefty expense due to a water disaster, double down on safety precautions to ensure your …
Read moreHow to Prevent Water Damage to the Exterior of Your Home
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 water damage insurance claim denials. Here’s what to do when your water damage claim is …
As we have said several times before, your sump pump is your last line of defense against flooding. If your sump pump fails during a storm, water damage could be in your future. In fact, sump pump overflow is one of the leading causes of basement flooding in the Chicago area. Prevent Sump Pump Overflow As …