Keeping your basement dry in spring is an important chore for homeowners. The function of rain gutters and downspouts is so that when water (rain or melting snow) hits your roof it flows down into the rain gutter and into the downspout. The downspout then carries the water away from the foundation of your house by […]
Category: Water Damage
Roof Ice Dams Occurring Right Now in Wisconsin
Roof Ice Dams are happening right now in Wisconsin due to the weather. We have freezing temps but we are starting to warm up above the freezing mark during the daytime. At this point with the freezing and thawing temps most homeowners have ice in their rain gutters and downspouts. The snow and ice will […]
Sprinkler Pipe Freezes & Breaks Causing Flooding in Green Bay
Old man winter has hit Wisconsin pretty hard this year. Recently with the freezing weather, we were called into an apartment building where a sprinkler pipe froze and broke. This created a major catastrophe for the tenants and landlord. The broken sprinkler pipe flooded one upstairs apartment which then led to water leaking down the […]
Northeast Wisconsin Prepares for Bitter Cold; Keeping Pipes from Freezing
Northeast Wisconsin Prepares for Bitter Cold this week. We all know that when the weather turns this cold, the chances of freezing pipes and mechanical breakdowns increases 10 fold. Here are some practical tips for folks in Northeast Wisconsin to keep their pipes from freezing. The first simple tip is to keep the cabinet doors […]
The Best Home Maintenance Tasks to Tackle in January
It’s time for a new start, it’s a new year! If you celebrate the holidays, this is the time you start to put away the holiday decorations. It’s also a great time to tackle some home maintenance tasks. As a homeowner it’s best to stay on top of any repairs that may be needed. By […]
4 Tips to Protect Your Basement from Flooding this Fall
In Wisconsin, fall is a beautiful time of year but it can also be rainy and damp. It’s important as a homeowner to take precautions that will keep your basement from flooding. Today, we’re talking about home maintenance, specifically 4 tips you can use today to protect your basement from flooding this fall. 1) Rain […]
Basement Water Issues
With all the rain we’ve received in the last few weeks and moisture in the air, now is the time to keep your eye on your basement. For some people, they have been hit with actual flooding in their basement. For others, it could be just extra dampness from the rain soaking into the ground. […]
8 Water Damage Restoration Tips
Water Damage a cringe worthy phrase…if you find yourself in a situation where water damage has occurred and there is flooding in your home or business, these 8 Water Damage Restoration Tips will help you start the process of remediating your situation. 1) Find the Source Find the source causing the water damage. If it […]
Emergency Water Extraction and Drying in Green Bay and the Surrounding Areas
Pipes breaking in a home or business can be a nightmare for the owner. Recently, we were called to handle an emergency water extraction and drying in the Green Bay area. Upon arrival, we entered the home to find standing water. As you can see from the photos below, the burst pipes really did a […]
Fall Roof Maintenance Checklist
Fall is here again and with a little bit of preparation in this good weather, you’ll be able to keep your home in tip top shape when the weather starts to change. Between the fall rain, the coming winter snow and freezing ice, damage to your roof can add up quickly. Small repairs that are […]