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Preparing for Heavy Rain and Flooding in Madison: A Restoration Expert’s Advice
Jul 11, 2025
Madison’s charm comes with a caveat: unpredictable Midwest weather. While most days are peaceful, it only takes one heavy rainfall to turn your basement into a shallow pool or ruin years’ worth of keepsakes stored below ground. With climate patterns becoming less predictable and flood risks increasing each year, preparing your home isn’t just smart—it’s […]
How to Prepare for Emergency Help from a Disaster Restoration Company in Madison
Jun 11, 2025
What would you do if a burst pipe floods your Madison home in the middle of a freezing winter night? The clock is ticking, and every second counts. For Madison homeowners, swift action can mean the difference between minor damage and devastating loss. Imagine facing unprepared floods, fires, or severe storms—panic, escalating costs, and prolonged […]
How to Prepare Your School Building for Winter Break
Dec 12, 2019
Winter break is just around the corner, and it’s time to start preparing your building and grounds for winter weather. As a maintenance manager, it’s important to consider the following things to maintain safe and efficient operations during the winter months. Commercial buildings are at risk in many ways during the cold weather seasons. Here […]
5 Fire Safety Tips That You Need to Know
Dec 06, 2019
We want to start this article with a warning – these fire facts have to do with children. Some may be difficult to read, but it is information that is very important to the safety of all families. These five facts are everyday fire safety facts that are important to keep in mind everyday, not […]
All About Value Add Properties and How to Turn a Profit
Nov 26, 2019
If you’re in the market to purchase real estate you’ve probably heard the term “value add property”. A value add property is the idea of purchasing a building or other piece or real estate with the idea of renovating or redeveloping the unit to bring it to a higher price point. It’s often considered a […]
Snow Removal Mistakes
Nov 20, 2019
Commercial properties must remove any signs of precipitation as quickly as possible. Tenants must be able to safely enter and exit the building, and parking lots must be safe and accessible. When snow starts to pile up into nearly unmanageable levels, clearing it away can also become important to the integrity of the building itself! […]
Top 5 Mistakes When Investing in Commercial Real Estate – and How to Avoid Them
Nov 12, 2019
Commercial Real Estate can be a great financial investment, but there are also risks involved when purchasing commercial property. There are many different ways to increase your chances of success when planning your purchase, but there are even more mistakes to avoid when investing in commercial real estate. Experts say to avoid these top 5 […]
Learn How to Spot the Warning Signs of Dishonest Contractors
Sep 06, 2019
Hail, tornadoes, and heavy storms all can leave devastating effects on area homeowners. When these disasters strike, the likelihood that contractor scams aren’t too far behind. Overwhelmed homeowners have enough to deal with and don’t know what to look for when bringing in a complete stranger to help with the reconstruction of their home. What […]
How to Keep Your Business Operations Productive During Restoration Cleanup
Aug 21, 2019
Did you know that 50% of businesses experience some sort of disaster and tend to not recover fully from the issues. When a company is not fully prepared for the worst, returning business operations to 100% capacity is incredibly difficult. At A&J Property Restoration, we work with all types of commercial properties to provide disaster […]
How to Choose a Restoration Company
Jul 17, 2019
When disaster like fire or flood damages your commercial building, it is important to start the restoration process as quickly as possible. Choosing the right restoration company is an important step to getting your building back to normal. What should you look for when choosing a restoration company? Here are a few tips and questions […]