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How Clogged Gutters Can Cause Water Damage To Your Home

McMahon Team May 24, 2023 10 0

Every homeowner knows that gutters and downspouts are designed to direct water away from your home. It’s an important job, particularly here in Illinois where rain is often a weekly occurrence. Getting water away from your home is about more than just keeping you dry, it also protects your home[...] Read more

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Burst Pipes At Your Business: 3 Ways To Stop The Water Damage

McMahon Team January 30, 2023 95 0

Frozen water pipes and the damage they cause are a problem for thousands of people each year. Cold weather freezes the water in your pipes, causing it to expand and rupture both metal and plastic piping. These ruptures can lead to huge amounts of water flooding into the walls, ceilings,[...] Read more

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Frozen Pipes At Your Business: 3 Unexpected Forms of Water Damage to Watch Out For

McMahon Team January 20, 2023 158 0

Here in Northern Illinois, our fall, winter, and even spring weather can see plenty of freezing temperatures. If cold enough air can reach your pipes, the water inside them will freeze, and the frozen water expands. This expansion creates pressure that can lead to pipes leaking or bursting. Bursting pipes[...] Read more

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How Chimney Leaks Can Cause Water Damage in Your Home

McMahon Team December 27, 2022 129 0

Here in northern Illinois, we have crisp fall weather, cold winters, and even many brisk spring days. During these cold times, a home fireplace provides cozy comfort for many. Fireplaces can be wonderful, desirable home features, but they can also be the source of dangerous home maintenance problems. One common[...] Read more

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Sewer Backup Insurance: Do You Need it?

McMahon Team October 21, 2022 249 0

Whether you own a single home, multiple rental properties, commercial property, or own your own business, having the right insurance coverage is critical. A good policy can keep both your loved ones and your investments safe. One insurance coverage detail that not everyone understands is sewer backup coverage. In this[...] Read more

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Sewer vs Storm Drain

McMahon Team September 20, 2022 248 0

How They Work And What To Do When They Don’t! Indoor plumbing and wastewater management are amazing modern conveniences, but they can also cause big problems when they fail. So what is the difference between a sewer vs storm drain? There are several different types of wastewater management systems in[...] Read more

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Sump Pump Alarm Going Off?

McMahon Team September 13, 2022 387 0

Is your sump pump alarm going off? Here in the Mundelein, Waukegan, Schaumburg and surrounding IL areas, sump pumps are essential to keeping the lower levels of your home or business dry. Typically located in the basement of your property, your sump pump uses a motor to pump unwanted water[...] Read more

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Water Damage From Hot Water Heaters

McMahon Team July 21, 2022 327 0

Hot water heaters can leak and cause severe water damage to your property. If a hot water heater has caused damage to your property, will your insurance will cover it or will you be left paying out-of-pocket? Read more

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Don’t Let Mold Stop a Sale: How a Restoration Contractor Can Help Illinois Real Estate Agents

mcmadmin April 19, 2022 289 0

As a real estate agent, it can be frustrating to have a home sale fall apart due to problems with a home’s condition. Both buyers and sellers are disappointed, and some of these problems may seem impossible to fix. Mold can be a particularly scary problem, but thankfully it can[...] Read more

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Can Mold in Your Basement Affect Your Health Upstairs?

mcmadmin April 8, 2022 360 0

Most homeowners and business owners are aware that mold is a common problem in basements. Basements provide a prime environment for mold growth because they typically don’t get much exposure to fresh air or light, and are often damp. What’s lesser-known is that mold can travel from basements to the[...] Read more

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