It’s that time of the year again. As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers,” but they can also bring an expensive price tag if your sewer lines aren’t properly maintained. Excessive rainfall can cause sewer backups, which could leave your home flooded with raw sewage. A sewer backup can happen for a number…
Read MoreDuring harsh winter months, water tends to build up and freeze in pipes, causing them to burst. In turn, this could lead to serious damage to your home and end up costing you down the road. There are some steps you can take to help prevent pipes from bursting. How to Prevent Frozen Pipes Before…
Read MoreA relaxing night at home surrounded by loved ones can quickly turn into a nightmare in a matter of seconds if your wood burning stove isn’t properly maintained. If the appliance is not properly installed or up to proper standards, it could result in serious fire and smoke damage to your home. These costs can…
Read MorePreventing Black Mold starts with Moisture Black mold is a term we’ve come to hear throughout the years when talking about water damage. An older home or humid areas of a home like the attic or basement are common areas you could suspect mold. No matter how new or old a home may be all…
Read MoreThis winter I have seen more attics with black mold than I have in recent years. I attribute this to improper roof and soffit ventilation combined with the cold winters we have been having. Upon doing a roof inspection and estimate we have a policy to always inspect the attic first. Many companies omit this…
Read MoreOakland County, Michigan isn’t typically prone tornados, but we do get our fair share of severe storms and high winds that can result in costly wind damage. And, though infrequent, tornados do occasionally wreak havoc on Michigan terrain. Homes can be destroyed by fallen trees, decks ripped from homes and outdoor furniture can become a slingshot of destruction.…
Read MoreLiving in Oakland County, Michigan or Michigan in general we are prone to get a few harsh winter days between November and March. Snow piles up on the side of the road, on our lawn and on our roof, which could lead to ice damage to our home. During these frigid months, the heat from…
Read MoreFlooding can happen at any time of the year. Whether there is a heavy rain fall, the harsh Michigan snow has melted causing ice damming or a pipe bursts within your home. Even that small basement leak may end up being not so small and costing you more in the end. Oakland County is filled…
Read MoreInsulating A Home For Winter? Looking for ways to save a few dollars this holiday season? Sure, you can replace inefficient windows to help keep the heat in, but new windows can add up quickly. “A little can go a long way” reigns true when it comes to insulating a home for winter months. Simply adding…
Read MoreNew Roofing Technology For Today’s New Roofs Modern, new roofing technology allows roofing manufacturers to do amazing things today, but Mother Nature has the last word when it comes to the appearance and performance of your roof. For example: Ultraviolet sun rays can cause shingle deterioration. Temperature extremes can damage shingles because of expansion and…
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