by mcmadmin | Jan 20, 2021 | Water Damage Restoration
The purpose of a sump pump is to keep water from flooding your basement. When a sump pump decides to break down, or when electricity is knocked out by a storm, the machine cannot complete the one task it’s built for. You are then stuck with a flooded basement and no...
by mcmadmin | Jan 13, 2021 | Fire Damage Restoration, Posts
In Chicago, we know what it’s like to have cold winters. When the first sign of temperature drop occurs, we know it’s time to start packing up the outdoor furniture and getting the patio ready for winter – we typically won’t see that space for several months....
by mcmadmin | Jan 6, 2021 | Posts, Sewage Cleanup Services
Floods are the leading cause of home damage, putting a sewage backup as a primary cause for flooding. While flooding is primarily associated with the Spring and Summer seasons, preventative measures in winter tend to go overlooked. However, heavy rainfall and snow...
by mcmadmin | Dec 23, 2020 | Posts, Water Damage Restoration
Flooding is something that many homeowners and commercial property managers will occasionally encounter. Once the water has stopped flowing and it’s time to start cleaning up the mess of excess, it’s human nature to want to hurry up and get your property back to...
by mcmadmin | Dec 15, 2020 | McMahon Services & Construction, Posts
Most people don’t consider the winter months as the prime time to take on home remodeling projects. Winter tends to be for relaxing and putting together a list of home repairs for the springtime. While piles of snow and cold temperatures may seem like a great reason...
by mcmadmin | Dec 8, 2020 | Fire Damage Restoration, McMahon Services & Construction, Posts
With summer behind us, most homes in Schaumburg start to close up their patios for the winter. With the world being different in 2020 and social distancing rules in place, having an outdoor space to gather with friends and family is important, even in the cold months....
by mcmadmin | Dec 2, 2020 | McMahon Services & Construction, Water Damage Restoration
Recently, a homeowner mentioned that she left her home with her washing machine running and returned 30 minutes later to find the machine still filling up with water. This issue turned out to be a broken water supply line which caused extensive water damage to her...
by mcmadmin | Nov 24, 2020 | Fire Damage Restoration, Posts
As the owner of an apartment building or a property manager, it is your job to ensure the safety of your tenants. While you cannot be physically present in the units of each apartment dweller every second of the day, laying down some apartment fire prevention...
by mcmadmin | Nov 18, 2020 | Fire Damage Restoration, McMahon Services & Construction, Posts, Water Damage Restoration
If you are the owner of a commercial building, protecting your property from fire damage is a number one priority. An automatic sprinkler system is a great safeguard against fires. What happens to the standing water that’s leftover after the flames are extinguished?...
by mcmadmin | Nov 10, 2020 | Fire Damage Restoration, Posts
Fire safety is important in every setting, but in an apartment building or condo complex, there are specific safety precautions to consider. Fire can spread quickly throughout the entire building, affecting the safety of all occupants. As the property owner or...
