Can pipes burst in warm weather? Yes, and it happens more often than you might think. This plumbing disaster isn’t restricted to our cold Chicago winters. Homeowners are usually caught off guard by burst pipes in the summer. You expect plumbing problems when the temperatures plummet. You don’t expect ruptured pipes to flood the house […]
Do you have water damaged kitchen cabinets? If so, acting quickly is essential. Over time, water can destroy the outer shell of your kitchen cabinets, damaging the finishing and darkening the wood. In some cases, water damage can also render your cabinets useless, especially in cases where you’re dealing with a water leak in the […]
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 […]
We know how it goes: you’re just going about your business one day, and then you look up and see it – a water leak in the ceiling below the bathroom. Where, once, there was pristine drywall, there’s now a large water stain or a bubble in the ceiling. You start to panic. What now? […]
It’s the last thing you want to deal with after a torrential downpour. Standing water in the crawl space after a heavy rain creates a dangerous mess that has to be cleaned up as soon as possible. Do you know how to dry out the crawl space under your house? Are you sure it’s a […]
If you think water damage from a sprinkler system only happens when a fire breaks out, it’s time to take another look at those overhead pipes. The system can help contain the spread of a blaze and save lives, but it can also ruin interiors, inventory and equipment during an ordinary work day. Are you […]
When you’re dealing with water damage at your home or business, you trust professionals to help you get back on your feet. From your insurance agent to restoration technicians, highly trained specialists go to work and focus on your property’s cleanup and recovery. Did you know that a restoration contractor’s in-place drying process is one […]
When a kitchen sink pipe bursts, it always catches you off guard. It’s a mess that demands immediate attention. What can you do right now to get things under control and minimize the damage? Start by being prepared for this soggy home disaster before it drenches kitchen cabinets and floors. We can help. ServiceMaster by […]
It’s so cold outside. You find yourself looking up and wondering if the attic needs better protection from this winter weather. It’s been awhile since that upstairs under the roof got an upgrade. You’re ready to make some improvements, but you want to make sure you’re choosing the best attic insulation. How do you decide […]
If we’re lucky, our first snowfall gets the kids outside to play and covers the city in a beautiful white blanket. It also starts the freezing and melting process that forms ice dams on the eaves. You can’t stop the snow, and you can’t stop the thaw, so how do you put ice dam prevention […]