Weathering the Storm
Recent reminders of what occurred 3 years ago on April 18, 2013 has stirred waves of emotion for our Tribe. A quick refresher of the story: over a 24-hour period, Downers Grove experienced 6.7 inches of rain. The storm exceeded the capacity of the village’s storm water facilities and water flooded roadways, residential homes, and […]
Let us find the problem, before the problem finds you!
Adjacent to Chicago, Elk Grove Village is a municipality in Illinois that is known for the herd of elk kept in a grove at the Busse Woods (hence its name). Home to the largest industrial park in the US, Elk Grove Village shares the same weather conditions of its more famous neighbor, Chicago. That is, […]
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Are You Ready for the Next Big Storm?
Why do homeowners resign themselves to living with a wet basement or crawl space? We hear so many stories of those who continue to clean up the mess, year after year. Maybe, it’s because of the fear of cost or who will show up on their doorstep. If you add up the cost of replacing […]
The Value of a Job Well Done
Sales are not always about the price. Customers will spend more if they see the value and believe in the company that they are doing business with. A month ago, Dustin Gebers from Frontier Basement Systems in Clarksville, TN shared a story that is worth repeating. I went to a customer’s house the other day […]
Fix Foundation Damage in Elk Grove Village
A municipality in Illinois that lies adjacent to Chicago, Elk Grove Village is so-named for its herd of elk living in a grove in Busse Woods. Aside from the elk, the municipality is also home to the country’s largest industrial park, with over 3,600 businesses located within it. Sitting just beside Chicago, you can expect […]
Joliet Sewer Rodding
A city in Illinois that lies just 40 miles southwest of Chicago, Joliet is the state’s fastest growing city with a population of about 148,000. Because of its proximity to the Windy City, it’s not hard to imagine that the climates for both cities are similar – that is, winters can be harsh, while thunderstorms […]
Get a Basement Waterproofing Estimate in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights in Illinois is a suburb of Chicago and a village in Cook County. Its population is at around 75,000 and is the most populous village in the U.S. Annually, the village gets pelted by 38.25 inches if precipitation. This makes basements particularly prone to getting damp or flooded all year round. With a […]
Naperville Homeowners – Learn the Difference Between Interior and Exterior Waterproofing
An affluent city, Naperville in Illinois has evolved from being a quaint farming town into “the second-best place to live” according to Money magazine. The wealthiest city in the Midwest, the city has a population of about 142,000 and is the fifth-largest city in the state. While it might be the richest city in the […]
After the Storm: What Not to Do in Your Chicago Home
The third most populous city in the country, Chicago is known for its cultural contributions to art, film, theater, novels, music, and many more. It is also known for its weather, hence earning the nickname the Windy City. Aside from the harsh winters, Chicago is also prone to thunderstorms, especially during spring and summer. When […]