Many commercial properties depend on their maintenance staff for different tasks. This crew plays an important role in the company by keeping things running properly and quickly responding to building emergencies. Many companies find it difficult to justify hiring maintenance staff, which is why it is important to determine a few things before you set […]
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How to Handle Flooding in the Chicago Area
Heavy rain and flooding can be common in the Midwest, specifically in the areas surrounding Chicago, Arlington Heights, and Libertyville. In extreme cases, these areas have been declared in states of emergencies, leaving basements, homes, schools, and businesses flooded without any idea of how to clean the mess. Read further for five tips to help […]
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Top Four Important Parts of School Facility Maintenance
School buildings across the United States are aging. This is a growing problem for school districts as they fight against lack of infrastructure, building technologies that are not up to date for the 21st century, not to mention overcrowded classrooms and buildings. Preventative maintenance is paramount in keeping up a school facility and should not […]
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Keep Spigots From Freezing and Prevent Flooding During the Winter Months.
In Illinois, we are used to cold weather and freezing temperatures. Most homeowners know how important it is to “winterize” our homes, but many of us don’t think about preparing the outside for winter. Forgetting to prepare the outdoors can lead to problems, like frozen pipes and flooding during the winter months – something no […]
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Prepare your Home for your Summer Vacation
It’s summer time! That means the kids are out of school, temperatures are warmer, and vacations are in full swing. Before you head to the beach, it’s important to take some time to prepare your home for your vacancy. Avoid Water Damage Make sure your sump pump is working properly. Install a backup generator and […]
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Your Summer Maintenance Checklist for Commercial Properties
Owning a commercial building has many challenges that residential property owners do not experience. Instead of maintaining a building for one family, many times you are managing multiple units for renters, healthcare facilities with numerous patients, or buildings with various businesses and tenants. This type of responsibility requires planning and organization, and staying in front […]
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How to Protect Your Property from Flood Damage
Extreme weather can hit your property, and hit your property hard, and all without warning. Sever weather has devastated various regions of the United States in recent years, and rainfall is at record highs since 2018. Due to the increase of rain and extreme weather, flooding has affected not only residential homes, but also commercial […]
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What to Look for In a Commercial Restoration Company for Your Business
Dealing with property damage is never fun, and hiring a contractor can be as stressful as the damage itself. How do you know who to trust? Who will do the best job for the most reasonable price? Who can get the job done the fastest, with the least disruption to everyday life? When your property […]
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Problems Above – What’s Happening on Your Ceiling?
Your ceiling is the part of your house that keeps you safe and warm. It keeps you protected from the elements and weather, preventing debris from getting into your living spaces. It also hides insulation, wires, pipes, and other things that we don’t want to see on a regular basis. A ceiling is one of […]
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Prepare Your Home for Spring Storms and Prevent Flooding
Spring has sprung, and that means rain, rain, and more rain. While April showers bring May flowers, it can also lead to water damage due to excess moisture. By taking proper steps, you can prevent flooding from spring storms. Start on the Roof Flooding doesn’t just happen in the basement. Roofs can leak and cause […]
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