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  • Water Damage Mitigation for Springfield Businesses: How to Protect Your Property Water damage mitigation is an important aspect of recovering a property after a storm. Springfield, IL businesses face seasonal risks such as spring storms, flash flooding, and frozen pipes. When this happens, it can lead to lost revenue, business interruption, mold growth, ... Continue Reading

basement mold
  • How to Remediate White Mold in Springfield, IL Crawl Spaces Crawl spaces are one of the most overlooked areas of a home, but in Springfield, IL, they can be a hotspot for white mold growth. Whether you live in historic neighborhoods like Enos Park or newer developments near Chatham, moisture from heavy summer rains, frozen winter ... Continue Reading

commercial water damage
  • Commercial Flood Damage Cleanup: Minimizing Downtime & Losses Protect Your Business from Costly Water Damage When flooding strikes your business, every minute counts. Commercial properties in Springfield, IL are no strangers to water damage, especially during heavy spring rains and sudden storms. Whether it's a burst pipe, backed-up ... Continue Reading

Cooking Safety Tips
  • Avoid Thanksgiving Cooking Disasters with These Safety Tips According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires. In fact, in 2019, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1,400 home cooking fires on Thanksgiving. With proper planning and a cautious eye, families ... Continue Reading

Disaster Preparedness
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Springfield, IL Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR SPRINGFIELD, IL RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading

Disaster Prevention Tips
  • Ice Dam Prevention for Springfield, IL Residents ICE DAM PREVENTION FOR SPRINGFIELD, IL RESIDENTS Although seeing icicles forming on your house can make a picturesque sight in winter, it actually is a warning sign that a disaster could occur. Icicles are a tell-tale sign that your property has an ice dam, but what does ... Continue Reading
  • What should be on your Tornado Emergency Checklist? WHAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR TORNADO CHECKLIST? According to our Spring Outlook, there is a potential for 1,200+ tornadoes this tornado season. Tornadoes can form quickly and can be unpredictable. When a severe storm occurs, you may not have much time to prepare your family for a ... Continue Reading
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Springfield, IL Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR SPRINGFIELD, IL RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading

Extreme Weather
  • What should be on your Tornado Emergency Checklist? WHAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR TORNADO CHECKLIST? According to our Spring Outlook, there is a potential for 1,200+ tornadoes this tornado season. Tornadoes can form quickly and can be unpredictable. When a severe storm occurs, you may not have much time to prepare your family for a ... Continue Reading
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Springfield, IL Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR SPRINGFIELD, IL RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading

Fire Damage
  • Post-Fire Reconstruction: Start Planning Your Home’s Recovery After Disaster A house fire is one of the most devastating events a homeowner can experience. It doesn't just leave behind smoke-stained walls and charred furniture—it can shatter a sense of safety, displace families, and create a long road to recovery. If your home in Springfield, IL has ... Continue Reading

Fire Prevention

  • Space Heater Fire Safety in Central Illinois: Staying Cozy Without Risk When temperatures drop in Springfield and throughout Central Illinois, space heaters become a lifeline for many homeowners looking to stay warm. While these devices provide much-needed comfort during frigid winter months, they also present a significant fire risk if not used ... Continue Reading
  • Common Causes of House Fires in Springfield, IL and How to Prevent Them House fires are among the most sudden and devastating disasters a homeowner can face. While many people think of fire as a rare event, the truth is that thousands of residential fires occur every year across the country—including right here in Springfield, IL. The good news? ... Continue Reading
  • Holiday Fire Safety for Springfield, IL Residents According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 160 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year between 2015-2019. These fires caused multiple injuries and approximately $10 million in direct property damage ... Continue Reading

Fire Restoration
  • How to Remove Smoke and Soot After a House Fire in Springfield, IL What to Expect After the Flames Are Out A house fire may be over in minutes, but the damage it leaves behind can linger long after the flames are gone. Even in smaller fires, smoke and soot can spread far beyond the burn area, settling into walls, ceilings, vents, and ... Continue Reading

Fire Safety
  • Holiday Fire Safety for Springfield, IL Residents According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 160 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year between 2015-2019. These fires caused multiple injuries and approximately $10 million in direct property damage ... Continue Reading

Frozen Pipes
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Springfield, IL Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR SPRINGFIELD, IL RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading

Holiday
  • Holiday Fire Safety for Springfield, IL Residents According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 160 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year between 2015-2019. These fires caused multiple injuries and approximately $10 million in direct property damage ... Continue Reading

Residential
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Springfield, IL Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR SPRINGFIELD, IL RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading
  • Avoid Thanksgiving Cooking Disasters with These Safety Tips According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires. In fact, in 2019, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1,400 home cooking fires on Thanksgiving. With proper planning and a cautious eye, families ... Continue Reading

Water Damage
  • Ice Dam Prevention for Springfield, IL Residents ICE DAM PREVENTION FOR SPRINGFIELD, IL RESIDENTS Although seeing icicles forming on your house can make a picturesque sight in winter, it actually is a warning sign that a disaster could occur. Icicles are a tell-tale sign that your property has an ice dam, but what does ... Continue Reading
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Springfield, IL Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR SPRINGFIELD, IL RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading

Water Mitigation
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Springfield, IL Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR SPRINGFIELD, IL RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading

Weather
  • Ice Dam Prevention for Springfield, IL Residents ICE DAM PREVENTION FOR SPRINGFIELD, IL RESIDENTS Although seeing icicles forming on your house can make a picturesque sight in winter, it actually is a warning sign that a disaster could occur. Icicles are a tell-tale sign that your property has an ice dam, but what does ... Continue Reading
  • Are Springfield, IL Residents Ready for Spring Weather? ARE SPRINGFIELD, IL RESIDENTS READY FOR SPRING WEATHER? Every state has experienced various degrees of winter weather this season. The West Coast dealt with storms very early on and the Southeast had an onslaught of ice storms. Meteorological Spring is March 1st, but there ... Continue Reading

Winter
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Springfield, IL Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR SPRINGFIELD, IL RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading