Your Local Evanston, IL Property Restoration Blog

Chicagoland residents are no strangers to extreme weather.

At least 45 million buildings in the United States have unhealthy levels of mold, and these unwanted fungal guests can be especially prevalent with Chicagoland’s humid climate, frequent heavy rainfall, [...]

Chicagoland homeowners know there are few scenarios as alarming as hearing the sound of flowing or dripping water in your house — and then discovering liquid gushing onto your floor [...]

Your home is a sanctuary, a place of comfort and safety for you and your family.

Historic buildings are an integral part of Chicago’s rich architectural tapestry.

As a property manager, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for tenants and employees is a top priority.

Here in Chicagoland, our vibrant communities often take the form of multi-unit dwellings — apartments, condos, and townhomes.

At PuroClean of Evanston, we’ve seen firsthand the devastation water damage can cause on your property.

Water leaks? Funky smells? Dark, moist basements or closets? If you’ve got one or more of those in your home, you could be dealing with the dreaded M word: mold.

When you think of air pollution, you likely envision smog-filled skylines or vehicle exhaust.

Have you ever walked into a room and been hit with a foul, overpowering smell that immediately has you wanting to escape? Gross odors are an unfortunate fact of life, [...]

The aftermath of a house fire can be overwhelming.

Imagine this: a peaceful evening at home, shattered by a dread-inducing gurgling of your toilet followed by a very distinct odor.

Dealing with mold and mildew is an unfortunate reality for almost everyone, especially with Chicagoland’s often fluctuating weather conditions, proximity to many lakes and rivers, and abundance of historic buildings.

With spring showers and summer thunderstorms on the horizon, Chicagoland homeowners need to get ready for Mother Nature’s wet seasons.

Extensive and costly destruction resulting from preventable fires is a significant fear for owners and managers of commercial properties.

In the aftermath of a traumatic event, whether it’s a crime, accident, undiscovered death, or natural disaster, the physical remnants left behind can be overwhelming for property owners.

After a fire, flood, natural disaster, or other property-damaging event, it’s completely normal to feel anger, anxiety, despair, and overwhelming worry about how you’ll pay for repairs to your home [...]

One often overlooked aspect of property restoration is helping those affected by hoarding disorder with empathy and compassion.

As bone-chilling weather grips Chicagoland, many homeowners find themselves facing the oft-overpriced aftermath of winter-related water damage.