The sump pump is the number one most problematic area in a home. Why? Because sump pumps fail and when they do it’s when you need them the most. Sump pumps fail like all mechanical equipment will do. Today we share how to prepare and offer preventive methods to keep your basement from flooding. At […]
Category: Water Damage
Preparing for Spring Storms in Northeast Wisconsin
Spring storms in Northeast Wisconsin…This season we’ve already had one bout of spring thaw and rain causing flooding and water damage to homes and businesses in Northeast Wisconsin. Today we focus on preparing for spring storms. We know we are unable to control mother nature but we definitely can plan for it. After all, spring […]
Keeping Your Basement Dry in Spring
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 […]
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 […]