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Category Archives: Restoration

All of Our Products Are EPA Registered and We Are OSHA Compliant; Find Out What That Means Here

When you use any of our services here at ProCare Restoration, you know that you’re going with a solid restoration company. Whether you’re using our services for Chicago fire restoration, flood restoration, foundation repair, hardwood installation, mold removal and remediation, sewage backup repair, or water damage repair, you can breathe easy knowing that none of […]

What You Need to Know About Black Mold

A lot of people call into ProCare restoration very concerned about black mold. Some read about it online and get themselves good and scared before finally contacting us. But how can you distinguish the facts from the fear mongering? Well we’re here to help. Here’s everything you need to know about black mold.

Is There Mold Growing in Your Attic?

At ProCare Restoration we’ve had many customers who had no idea that mold was growing in their attic. That is, they had no idea until it had infiltrated so many areas of the home that it was making them sick.

5 Foundation Facts You Need to Know

If your home is experiencing foundation issues, you probably have a lot of questions. We at ProCare Restoration have decades of experience in foundation repair and we hear a lot of misconceptions and questions about foundation. Based on our extensive knowledge, here is what you need to know about foundation.

Removing Mold Yourself: The Danger

When you find a patch of mold in your home, particularly a small one, it can be tempting to try to remove it yourself to save money. In the long run though, it will only cost you more, both financially and mentally.

Flood-Stricken Southern Illinois School Reopens

Shawnee High School, a public school in southern Illinois, has finally reopened after a weeklong closure due to flooding. They weren’t the only area to be affected by this historic winter flooding, though.

So You Had Your Mold Remediated. Now What?

If you just had your mold remediated, your first instinct may be to throw a party. We strongly encourage following that instinct. However, we also recommend some additional actions, post-remediation, in order to ensure that mold doesn’t infest your home again. Mold is as strong as it is stubborn, so don’t make the mistake of […]

How to Prevent Flood Damage in 2016

Learning how to prevent flood damage is a must for every home and building owner, particularly if your building is located in high-risk area, like Des Plaines or Riverside. But what can you do as a building owner in 2016?

What Happens When You Don’t Treat Flood Damage

Between the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, on top of the torrential rain we’ve been experiencing lately, Chicago has been a flooding hotspot in recent months. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take a long time or even much water at all for flooding to damage your home, and if you don’t treat flood damage you can run […]

What You Didn’t Know About Wrapping Paper and Mold

How’s your holiday season going so far? Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or not, it’s likely you’re giving a gift at some point this holiday season. Often, these gifts tend to sneak up on us, and we have to make do with last year’s wrapping paper and a little duct tape. Sound familiar? However, using last […]