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 […]
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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.
Too few homeowners pay attention to the systems that allow your home to function . . . until they stop functioning completely. Sewage backup, for example, is pretty hard not to notice. If your sewage is constantly (or even occasionally) backing up into your home, it could be exposing you and your family to hazardous […]