Is it time or do you need a professional mold inspection? The easy answer to that question? It depends! It has been a warm, sometimes muggy summer in Madison, so mold growth is certainly possible. It is also possible that the humidity levels in your home have been high, or you have had a recent […]
Do you have any of these fire hazards in your home? According to The National Fire Protection Association, there are more than 360,000 house fires every year. In all, those fires do as much as $8 billion in damage, which companies like A&J Property Restoration restore back to their original splendor whenever possible. However, many of […]
Possible Sewage Backup in Your Home? It is officially summer in Madison! But that also means storms and heat – two things that can be a recipe for disaster for sewer lines. It is very common for summer storms and torrential downpours to overload sewer lines. Conditions are further aggravated by warm temperatures, possible tree roots […]
When there’s water damage in your Madison home, whether this was caused by a broken pipe or by a natural disaster, your walls or ceilings are going to get wet. Furniture and other belongings are easier to take care of compared to treating your walls and ceilings. However, here are some simple tips that you […]
Spring is finally here and unfortunately, with lots of rain comes flooded basements and buildings. Are you ready? Who will help you when the water comes flowing in? A&J is prepared to get the water out, dry, and clean-up your home, office or industrial building. Today’s basement is finished with carpeting and pad, drywall and […]
Being a facilities manager, business owner or manager brings a host of daily stresses. The last thing you need to worry about is whether your staff knows how to respond in a water or sewage restoration emergency. If a pipe breaks at 1 a.m. sending water streaming through the ceiling from floor to floor, will […]
Water damage caused by spring rains, flooded basement, overflowing faucet, toilet tank, refrigerator ice maker hoses, failed water heater, or other broken or burst supply pipes is all together a messy and stressful situation. Take these 6 action steps when dealing with water damage inside your home: 1) SAFETY FIRST! Turn OFF Electricity from the […]
Basement water damage and flooding from heavy rains is one problem that can take up your time, effort, and money. Although you can’t prevent the weather, there are things you can do to with your home to ward off potential damages incurred by WI weather. We’ve got 3 cleaning tips that you can do yourself, […]
A homeowner recently told us that she had left her house after turning on the washing machine, only to return 30 minutes later and discovered it was still filling up with water. Sadly for this homeowner, a broken water supply line caused extensive damage not only to the laundry room, but also to the ceiling, […]
Living in Madison, Wisconsin, we’re used to battling through snowy, icy, cold winters. But just because we’re used to the icy cold, doesn’t make our homes immune to ice dams and the danger they pose to the health of our homes. But first things first. How are ice dams formed? Two reasons ice dams can […]
