If your home or business has sustained water damage, your first worries are probably things like your wet flooring and possessions. Although those are important issues, it’s important to look up as well: Ceilings can be seriously damaged by water, and will cause...
How is a Sewage Back-Up Different From Other Types of Water Damage?
Here at McMahon Services, we hope that our Chicago area neighbors never have to deal with a messy, stressful sewage back-up. However, these problems can occur in any room with a sewer line, like a bathroom, kitchen, or basement. These rooms can experience...
Why You Should Not Air Dry Your Property After Water Damage
One thing that your home, office, and residential or commercial rental property all have in common is the potential to suffer from water damage. Whether it comes from plumbing or a storm, water can slowly or suddenly cause major damage to almost any type of structure....
Should You Clean Up Water From Fire Sprinklers On Your Own?
Do you own, rent or manage a property with a fire sprinkler system? These essential tools can prevent damaging, dangerous fires from spreading in commercial and large residential properties, and hopefully you will never need yours to discharge. When fire...
Will Insurance Cover Storm Damage To My Home?
Here in the Chicagoland area, damaging weather can occur year round. From thunderstorms in summer to blizzards in winter, Illinois homeowners need to be ready for just about anything. Weather events can cause major damage that can be expensive to repair, and...
How A Common Gutter Problem Can Damage Your Property
You have lots of daily concerns at your home or business, and your gutters probably aren’t one of them. These pieces of your property’s structure may not seem very exciting, but when they experience problems, they can cause a big, far-reaching impact. This is because...