You’ve found mold in your home. It’s time to call in a professional to get the mold out as quickly as possible – and to find the source of the issue and stop it in its tracks before it can spread further. Depending on how severe the mold infestation is, a mold specialist and restoration […]
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Prepare for Spring – Use this Checklist to Get Your Commercial Property Ready for Warm Weather!
Spring is almost here and that means a spring tune up on the maintenance of your commercial property! Commercial maintenance is similar to residential check-ups – think spring cleaning to air out the property from being closed up all winter. Commercial properties also have their own set of tasks to make sure that they’re ready […]
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Snowbirds – Use these Smart Devices to Manage Your Home
Calling all snowbirds! Have you started using “smart” devices in your home? If not, it’s time you start looking at transforming your properties into smart homes! Smart devices are typically controlled through an app on your phone, which means you never have to step foot on your property to do things like control your lights, […]
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Spring Rain Causing Sewage Backups? Now what?
Heavy rains in spring are damaging enough when flooding occurs outside and, more devastatingly, indoors. When sewage backup happens the problem goes from bad to worse. Now instead of just water, you’re dealing with wastewater which is a dirty, smelly mess. In addition to the ick factor – you now have potential health risks to […]
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5 Inexpensive Ways to Keep Your Home Free From Water Damage
Water damage can be devastating to your home, regardless of the amount of flooding that occurs. Even a small amount of water can mean expensive repairs. If left unnoticed for long periods of time, water damage can have lasting effects like mold and structural damage. That’s why preventing water damage before it happens is one […]
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Sump Pumps and Homeowners Insurance FAQ
It happens all the time. You head down to your basement for one reason or another and suddenly you’re standing in a puddle of water that definitely does not belong inside your home. The sump pump you installed to handle this type of damage is silent. Now you suddenly have a water damaged basement to […]
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Top 3 Causes of Winter Water Damage and How to Prevent Them
Winter in Illinois can be beautiful, but it can also bring about freezing temperatures and major ice storms. With such severe weather, frozen pipes can happen quickly, leading to water damage in your commercial building. Roof damage is also a cause for concern during the winter months. Let’s look at these major causes of water […]
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How to Prevent Fires from Breaking Out On Your Property
During the chilly winter months very few building managers worry about fires breaking out in their properties. While the cold may be upon us here in Illinois, it is important that commercial building owners always keep fire safety at the forefront of their minds! Most Common Times for Commercial Fires If your commercial building is […]
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All About Indoor Air Pollution
With winter in full swing, the option of opening windows wide to bring in fresh air is not an option, especially during a chilly Chicago winter. Since most of our time is spent indoors, the quality of the air we breathe while we’re inside is an important thing to think about on a regular basis. […]
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Has Your School Experienced Water Damage? Let McMahon Services Help You Decide What to Keep and What to Toss.
Your school building experienced water damage and flooded. After the water is gone and debris is cleaned up, it’s time to return the building back to normal and get the school running again. However, even with the clean up done, there are still problems that need rebuilding. Flood water is not clean water, which means […]
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