Knowing the things to do after a flood is crucial. If the right actions are taken, the overall damage to your home can be greatly lessened. Whether your water damage is from sewage back-up, leakage, or a full-on flood, follow these ten simple steps to make sure your home doesn’t have more damage than it needs to.
Finding mold in your attic or basement can be unbelievably frustrating. Many assume that they can take care of their own mold problems without hiring a professional. This is usually not the case. Check out these tips on what not to do in the event of a mold infestation.
Four years ago, the Illinois river flooded — and it was pretty severe. Following the flood, the state government asked over 100 Illinois families to sell their homes in the flood zone. Due to a current budget crisis, the families are no longer expected to get some of the money that they were promised.
Mold can cause a plethora of problems outside the brain — most often, it is known to cause upper respiratory breathing problems. However, problems that mold can cause within the brain are often overlooked; yet, these problems are also some of the scariest.
We’ve been blogging a lot about flooding and mold lately, but don’t forget about our other essential services like foundation repair, sewage backup repair and hardwood floor installation. Let’s talk foundation repair. This type of repair is not usually a quick or easy fix, but it is essential. Often times, it means re-aligning components of […]
There are flood alerts this week along parts of the Illinois, Des Plaines, and Little Wabash rivers. Remember: Flooded roadways are never okay to drive across. Instead, turn around and find a new route. Currents over flooded roadways are often much faster than they appear. In addition, water is often much deeper than it appears, […]
When purchasing property for your new home or business in Illinois, it is important to know whether or not the property is likely to have issues with flooding. Complicated FEMA flood maps used to be the go-to to assess the risk of a property. However, reading them takes some practice.
For those of us not living near the banks of a river or a large body of water, flooding isn’t usually something we’re concerned about. While some homes are certainly at greater risk for flooding than others, almost no one is safe save for those living in extremely elevated houses.
Many molds that we commonly find in humid areas of our houses are dangerous to pets and family. Here, we list five of the most dangerous molds and their effects. If you suspect you have one of these molds in your home, it is crucial that you call and get an inspection done as soon […]
Have you noticed your allergies acting up this past fall? Many Chicagoland residents have experienced allergies on a whole new level – even on a dangerous level – as a result of the humidity that flourished as Chicago and all surrounding suburbs made the transfer from sunny to snowy. Clogged sinuses, coughing, and sneezing were […]