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Do I Need Additional Home Insulation?

Ensuring your home insulation is adequately installed provides better temperature control, as well as extra cost savings. Regardless of the season or climate region your home is located in, insulation helps keep homes both warm and cool. Warning signs that you need to add home insulation Only about 20% of homes built before 1980 had…

7 Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes this Winter – Don’t Forget About #5!

Frozen pipes can be more than just inconvenient; they can be downright expensive. With the potential to damage multiple areas of your home, frozen pipes are a nuisance to be avoided. Frozen pipes occur due to three main reasons: sudden drops in temperature, inadequate insulation and thermostats being set too low. What can I do…

Prepare Your Chimney for Winter

Are you ready to enjoy the coziness of your fireplace this winter? Of course you are – but is your chimney ready? Ensuring your chimney is ready for winter is crucial before setting the first fire of the season ablaze. From 2009-2011, an average of 24,300 house fires were reported every year at the fault…

How Do I File an Insurance Claim?

Being a homeowner can come with many risks. Luckily, homeowners insurance can be a great support system in the event of a disaster. While we hope to never need to, filing a homeowners insurance claim can save you thousands and help to restore your home. Filing an insurance claim can feel like a hassle. But,…

Home Storm Damage FAQ

One of the biggest threats to your home is storm damage. When it comes time to do storm damage repair, hiring the right insurance repair contractor is not only key to a quality job, it can also help you get the maximum value out of your insurance claim. Whether your home is currently in need…

Maintenance Is Key When Preventing Water Damage In Your Home

Preventing water damage in your home Water damage is the leading cause of damage to the foundation of homes. Staying aware of identifiable problems can help prevent the need to repair water damage in your home. There are certain areas of your home you should consistently check for water damage signals. Roof/Attic Warning signs: Missing, broken,…

Home Siding Repair FAQs

Why is siding important? Siding acts as a shield for the foundation of your home, protecting it from the outdoor elements. It helps preserve the insulation of your home, which is responsible for ridding the walls of insects, dirt and moisture. If insulation is unable to fulfill its purpose, your home is at high risk…

How to Hire a Home Improvement Contractor

Like it or not, homeownership will require a certain amount of home improvements and upgrades along the way. And unfortunately, many of us stress about the task of identifying a skilled home improvement contractor that we trust enough to repair or enhance our beloved residence. At Bloomfield Construction, we have years of experience, and our…

What Can I do to Avoid Home Damage From Storms?

For years, most Michiganders have joked about the inconsistencies in our weather. One minute it’s down pouring rain and five minutes later, the sun is shining. We sometimes start our days with the heat blasting in our cars and then drive home with the air conditioning on high. These past few months have provided exceptionally…

Problems Caused by Improper Roof Ventilation and Attic Insulation

Improper roof ventilation and attic insulation may seem like small issues, but they can actually lead to very expensive repairs and unnecessarily high utility bills. As homeowners, it’s important to be knowledgable on how your roof and attic should ventilate and be insulted. An investment in proper roof ventilation and attic insulation is an investment in future…