Category: Storm Damage
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Steps to Take After Your Illinois Home Sustains Storm Damage
Living in Illinois means being exposed to the occasional severe weather, including storms that can cause significant damage to your home. When disaster strikes, it’s crucial to know what steps to take to ensure your safety, protect your property, and initiate the recovery process. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the essential actions…
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Roof Leak Worries? Find the Best Roofer Near You for Reliable Repairs!
A roof leak can be a serious issue that should not be ignored. Even a small leak can lead to significant damage over time, including water damage to your home’s structure, insulation, and interior finishes. Mold growth and electrical hazards may also arise from prolonged exposure to moisture. Therefore, it’s important to address a roof…
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Storm Repairs 101: How to Spot a Legitimate Contractor and Avoid Storm Chasers
When it comes to exterior storm repairs, it’s important to be able to distinguish between legitimate contractors and storm chasers. Storm chasers are contractors who follow severe weather events, such as storms or tornadoes, and often prey on vulnerable homeowners by offering quick repairs at inflated prices or performing subpar work. Here are some tips…
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Liberate Yourself From Bad Contractors
Unfortunately, the construction industry is abound with poor principle. How do you begin to find a contractor that’s trustworthy? I suggest thinking of contractors as employees you are interviewing to potentially work for you/your company. It may seem silly at first, but that mindset will give you the confidence you need to feel like you…
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Skylight Replacement After A Hail Storm
The past year, Central Illinois was filled with some very intense hail storms. Many homeowners that receive insurance money to replace hail damage find themselves asking, “My skylight doesn’t look damaged and isn’t leaking, should I still replace it?” The answer is always “Yes!” Here’s why: Your roof is somewhat built to accept and resist…
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Clay Tile Roof Repairs
Are you one of the lucky people that live in a home with a clay tile roof? Who do you turn to when you need a repair or even a simple inspection? Not a lot of contractors in the Bloomington/Normal area work on clay tile roofs anymore. Carlson Exteriors is one of the only contractors…
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Storm Damage
While a good storm can be good for a deep sleep, it’s usually pretty hard on the exterior of our home. The strong winds can dislodge shingles and siding while hail can pock-mark or pierce it. We all have had a contractor knock on our door letting us know they could fix it for free…