Melting Snow is Leading to Wet Basements in Chicago – Ways to Prevent Water Damage
Temperatures are on the rise in the Chicago area, and while it means that going outside is a little more bearable, it also means that the snow is starting to melt. This melting snow means wet basements for a lot of homeowners in the region. This basement moisture can cause serious damage if left neglected […]
Tips for Affordable Basement Waterproofing in Arlington Heights
A suburb of Chicago, Arlington Heights in Illinois is best known for being the home of the Arlington Million, a Breeder’s Cup qualifying event, held at the Arlington Park Race Track. Sharing the same weather as Chicago, Arlington’s annual precipitation is at 38.25 inches. It may not seem much, but it’s enough to leave many […]
How Can I Prevent Basement Flooding in My Aurora, IL Home?
One of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., Aurora is the 2nd most populated city in Illinois, and is home to impressive architectural structures by famous architects. A diverse city, it is home to close to 200,000 residents and it’s still growing. With an annual precipitation of about 40 inches however, most residents are […]
Snow Melting = Flooded Chicagoland Basements, Get Flood Prevention Tips
Warm temperatures in the area this week have caused snow to melt and basements to flood in the Chicagoland area. So, what can you do in your home to prevent a damaging basement flood? Take a look at the before/after flood prevention tips from Roy Spencer of Perma-Seal to find out what you can do: […]
How Sump Pumps Can Prevent a Basement Flood in Your Lake Forest Home
Along the shore of Lake Michigan, part of the Chicago metropolitan area, sits Lake Forest. A city in Lake County, Illinois, it has been named a Tree City USA due to its commitment to its community forest. However, there are days when even the profusion of trees can’t soak up all the water from precipitation, […]
Prevent a Sewer Backup in Your Lombard Home and Save Thousands in Repair Fees
Lombard, a village in Illinois, has a population of about 43,000 and was named after Chicago banker and real estate developer, Josiah Lombard. It’s the home of the annual Lilac Festival and Parade every May. Lombard gives off an air of sweet-smelling success. But the sweet smells can be ruined by a backed up sewer […]
Secrets to Crawl Space Waterproofing for Hinsdale Homeowners
Hinsdale is a quaint village in Illinois that is in the top 1% of the wealthiest towns in the state. Known for its beautiful homes, the village is a teardown culture with over 30% of homes being new rebuilds. But no matter how beautiful your home is, it’s prone to some nasty crawl space moisture […]
Importance of Cracked Foundation Repair on Elk Grove Village Homes
Though not native to the area, Elk Grove Village was named after its elk herd that’s kept at the edge of Busse Woods. A municipality of Illinois, the village is one of the first municipalities in Illinois to ban public smoking. Located near Chicago, the village shares the same temperamental weather the Windy City has, […]
Fix Your Sinking Home in Highland Park Before it Settles Any Further
Founded in 1869, Highland Park started with a population of 500 before growing to 29,763 today. A suburban municipality of Lake County, Illinois, Highland Park was used as the location for the popular John Hughes film, Ferris Bueller”s Day Off, among many other movies. Part of the Chicago metropolitan area, the municipality shares the same […]
Downers Grove, IL Basement Cracks
Ranked number 5 in CNN’s Best Places for a Healthy Retirement list, Downers Grove in Illinois is also 8th in Forbes America’s Friendliest Towns. Homeowners take pride in their village’s livability ranking, but sometimes nature throws in little challenges to keep them on their toes. One of these would be a problem with basement cracks. […]