Dealing with any type of home water damage can seem overwhelming. Whether it’s the result of broken pipes or torrential rain, you need to clean up your flooded house right away. Suddenly, you realize it’s more than soggy drywall and wet carpets. All your belongings are soaked too. Do you know how to clean flood-damaged […]
Imagine this: It’s a cold, rainy night. The power just went out, the basement is starting to flood, and your sump pump – your last line of defense against water damage – is overflowing. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common. Fortunately – you don’t have to face it alone. […]
It can be the result of rain seeping through foundation cracks. It can happen when storms back up sewage lines. Sometimes, the sump pump gives out. Whatever the cause, your basement looks like an indoor pool. Do you take care of flooded basement repair yourself or call in professionals? Before you make a decision, consider […]
You’re excited about this one. You’ve done your due diligence as a home buyer comparing prices, exteriors, interiors and even neighborhood amenities. This house looks like a great candidate until the realtor shows you the basement. That’s when you spot a small pit and sunken motor in the floor. Suddenly, you find yourself wondering, “Should […]
Even when everyone is on the best of terms, water runoff from your neighbor’s property can cause trouble. It might be a constant nuisance or a serious problem that threatens your home. What can you do about puddles in the yard and rivers around the foundation? Do you need DIY drainage solutions, legal help […]
When you walk through the door, you know right away that something is very wrong. Everywhere you look, you see water. Whether it’s an overflowing dishwasher or a kitchen sink flooding the room, you’re staring down a huge problem. You’re looking at wet appliances, soaked cabinets and a flooded kitchen floor. Knowing what to do […]
Have you ever considered what you and your family would do if your neighborhood was flooded? If you’re living in a flood zone, you probably understand the vagaries of flooding after heavy rainstorms, sustained rain events or snow thaw in spring. Flooding causes untold misery for property owners and millions in property damage not to mention loss […]
What happens when a water main breaks in Chicago? If you’re asking this question, you’re likely the owner of a flooded home. While this can be a very scary situation, it doesn’t have to mean disaster for your space or belongings. The secret is simply knowing what to do after a water main break. By […]
It’s a frustrating mystery that doesn’t seem to give you any clues. You keep finding wet spots and water in the basement. No rain has fallen recently, so the damp downstairs just doesn’t make sense. Where is that water in the basement coming from? You can’t see through concrete, so how do you figure out […]
Whether it serves as a second den, laundry room or extra storage space, it shouldn’t leak. Basement walls shouldn’t be streaked with wet stains, and they aren’t supposed to serve as breeding grounds for unhealthy mold growth. When the basement starts to look and smell like a cave, do you know how to stop a […]