How Sump Pump Failure Damages Glenview Homes (And What You Can Do About It)
Discover how sump pump failure causes basement flooding in Glenview homes—and what you can do now to prevent costly water damage this spring.
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12 Common Disaster Restoration Terms You May Need to Know
Confused by restoration lingo? From pack-outs to air scrubbers, learn 12 essential disaster recovery terms that every Chicago homeowner should know.
Spring Flood Risk: How to Prevent Water Damage in Buffalo Grove
Spring flooding in Buffalo Grove can happen fast. Learn how to reduce your risk of water damage and what to do if your home or business is affected by severe weather.
5 Smart Questions to Ask Your Insurance Agent Before Disaster Strikes — And Why It Could Save You Thousands
Before disaster strikes, ask your insurance agent these 5 essential questions to avoid surprise expenses. Learn how to make sure your home, contents, and wallet are protected—direct from the experts at ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons.
6 Ways Flooding Can Occur in Your Chicagoland Home
If your Chicagoland home isn’t near a lake or river or built on a floodplain, you may think it’s safe from flood damage. But unfortunately, that’s far from accurate. Every home that’s ever been built can experience flooding.
On average, only one inch of water can cause about $25,000 in damage to your property. So, if you don’t take proactive measures to stop flooding, you put your house in danger of long-term harm from water damage that can lead to big costs later. Here are some examples of how flooding can happen at home.
After a Fire in Your Chicago Home: What to Save, What to Toss
One of the hardest tasks to deal with after a fire is deciding what you can keep and what to toss. You want to save money yet you also need to stay safe. So, the following are some tips on how to handle some of the more questionable items that may have been exposed to fire and smoke.
Should You Buy a Fire Damaged Home?
House-flipping and restoring shows on TV make it look fun, quick, and lucrative. But the reality is that houses with fire and water damage can be a lot of work and may become a nightmare if you don’t know what you’re doing. Before buying a fire-damaged home, you will first need to know the answers to the following 3 questions.
How Water Damage Can Ruin Your Chicagoland Business
Water damage to a business is more than a nuisance. There can be serious implications involved – damage to a building and equipment can be severe and costly which can shut a business down for long periods, threatening its existence and the livelihoods of its employees or tenants. It can also endanger their health.
Be a Hero: Make Your Home Resistant to Natural Disasters
Natural disasters like floods, fires, earthquakes, and tornadoes are common in certain areas. Regardless of where you live, FEMA advises creating a preparedness plan for your household to protect yourself and your home. While no way of doing things is perfect, there are steps you can take to make your Chicagoland home more resilient to disasters.