Being a commercial property owner means keeping everything in tip-top shape in order for things to run smoothly at all times. This includes routine upkeep, emergency repairs, and future improvements to keep your tenants happy. With routine maintenance alone this can mean roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and additional issues that pop up from tenants on […]
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How Ice Dams Cause Water Damage
Winter in the Chicago area has their share of snowstorms and cold weather. When ice and snow begin to pile on your roof, can lead to problems if your attic isn’t properly insulated. Snow begins to melt, but due to irregularities in temperatures on your roof, it will refreeze, eventually causing the formation of ice […]
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How to Handle Flooding in the Chicago Area
Chicago, Arlington Heights, and Libertyville are areas of the Midwest where flooding due to heavy rain and melting snow are regular occurrences. In the most extreme cases, flooding can have a profound effect on properties, leaving basements, homes, businesses, and schools flooded without an easy way for property owners to clean up the mess. Here […]
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How to Spot a Failing Sump Pump
According to industry experts, 98% of homes will experience some sort of water damage during their lifespans. This can be from a variety of reasons like rain, broken appliances, cracked pipes, or a broken sump pump – all culprits that can lead to a flooded basement and costly repairs. Install a Sump Pump Most homes […]
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Use the Downtime of Winter for Home Remodeling Projects
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 to hold off from home improvement projects, there […]
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5 Ways to Make Your Outdoor Patio Cozy for Winter
With summer behind us, most homes in Chicago 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. To get your patio ready for chilly nights […]
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How to Prevent Washing Machine Water Damage
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 laundry room, not to mention the ceiling and wall […]
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How to Handle Water Damage from Automatic Sprinkler Systems
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? While a sprinkler system saves millions of dollars in tax deductions, code […]
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Is There Mold in Your Commercial Building?
Mold can grow in any type of building – commercial or residential – and it can occur both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions. While there isn’t an exact number of how many species of mold actually exist, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there are over 300,000 types […]
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Is Your Home Protected Against Sewage Damage?
Sewage water doesn’t just smell bad, it is also filled with bacteria and viruses. If it seeps into your home sewage water can lead to diseases for anyone that comes in contact with it, making them incredibly ill. Water damage from freshwater sources can cause serious damage, but sewage water causes worse problems. Instead of […]
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