by mcmadmin | Aug 8, 2020 | Posts
After experiencing or seeing others experience a disaster in their home, many homeowners start to wonder if they have proper homeowners insurance coverage on the property. Once they start looking closer at their policies, it becomes obvious that most homeowners do not...
by mcmadmin | Jul 30, 2020 | Black Mold Removal, Mold Prevention Tips, Posts
Mold and mildew have commonalities but are not the same substance. Both tend to look the same, both are fungi, grow in moist places, and are unwanted when you find them in your home. However, that’s where the similarities tend to end. While it can take some experience...
by mcmadmin | Jul 22, 2020 | Posts, Water Damage Restoration
Did you know that one in 50 homeowners will file a water damage claim each year? Water damage is the second-largest insurance claim following wind and hail damage. Homeowners often have several questions regarding water damage. What’s covered, what isn’t and why...
by mcmadmin | Jul 15, 2020 | Fire Damage Restoration, Posts, Water Damage Restoration
It’s summertime, which means it’s time to break out the sunscreen and get ready for lazy days and warm nights. Summer also allows us to escape to the beaches or other places for long vacations away from home. However, a vacant home can spell trouble in a few ways...
by mcmadmin | Jul 8, 2020 | Fire Damage Restoration, McMahon Services & Construction, Posts, Water Damage Restoration
In the world of real estate, there are times when a building is vacant between tenants. As a property owner, it is in your best interest to protect your vacant commercial property as it waits for new renters to arrive. Insurance risks and liabilities associated with a...
by mcmadmin | Jun 24, 2020 | Black Mold Removal, Fire Damage Restoration, McMahon Services & Construction, Mold Prevention Tips, Posts, Water Damage Restoration
With summer in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about leaving home for a long vacation! Leaving your home shouldn’t be a nerve-wracking experience. With smart home devices becoming more and more advanced and intelligent, you can keep an eye on your home and not...
by mcmadmin | Jun 16, 2020 | Air Duct Cleaning, HVAC, McMahon Services & Construction
As the weather gets warmer in the Chicago area, turning your HVAC system from heating to cooling requires it to work in new ways to keep the temperature in your home comfortable. Instead of keeping out the blustery cold of winter, it now has to work to reduce the...
by mcmadmin | Jun 9, 2020 | Fire Damage Restoration, McMahon Services & Construction, Posts, Water Damage Restoration
Regardless of the size of your home, or if you live in an apartment, taking an inventory of your assets and keeping track of the items in your home is an important step to keeping your property in order. While the process can seem tedious, taking the time to catalog...
by mcmadmin | May 29, 2020 | Black Mold Removal, Posts, Sewage Cleanup Services, Water Damage Restoration
Water damage hits without warning. Your home can be perfectly dry one moment, and the next day you are dealing with a cracked pipe and a basement full of water. When we think of flood damage, we tend to think of structural damage or larger items like electronics or...
by mcmadmin | May 20, 2020 | Sewage Cleanup Services, Water Damage Restoration
As homeowners, we hear a lot about the dangers of water damage in general. A leaky pipe, heavy rains, or a faulty hose in an appliance can cause flooding or standing water. However, given the choice between “normal” water damage and a sewage related problem… sewer...
