Category " Maintenance"

When it comes to updating a home, owners are looking for cost effective ways to get the most bang for their buck. Even in a rough economy, homes need continuous maintenance. Yet, choosing which items need to the most attention may be difficult. Siding is one investment that helps you get the most return on [...]

As a homeowner, it’s important to make sure your home would pass any run of the mill home inspection. With the advances in manufacturing technology, construction companies have been able to provide better quality services, including longer lasting roofs. However, even the very best in roofing products will not withstand Mother Nature if not installed [...]

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 [...]

During 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. Before the winter season hits, make [...]

A 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 [...]

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 molds require moisture to grow, which [...]

This 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 [...]

Although Oakland County, Michigan isn’t prone for tornados, however we do get severe storms and high winds that can whip through the area resulting in costly wind damage. Homes can be destroyed from fallen trees, decks can be ripped from homes and outdoor furniture can become a slingshot of destruction. Below are some preventative measures [...]

Living 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 [...]

Flooding 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 [...]