Posts about water damage | Erickson

Bank office hallway after repairs, with restored walls, trim and carpet

#0007Oct 31, 20263 min read

Case Study: Water Damage Repair at a Bank Office Near Decatur

How we repaired a water leak that soaked the hallway and private offices of a working bank office, with before and after photos of each step.

Office hallway during a water damage repair, with paper floor protection and wet drywall cut out along the walls

#0005Oct 31, 20264 min read

What to Do in the First Hour After a Water Leak

A step-by-step plan for property managers: stop the water, protect the units below, document everything, and get the structure drying fast.

Drone view looking down on the roof of a townhome building in Charleston, Illinois

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Winter Freeze Checklist for Central Illinois Rentals

A walk-through checklist for vacant units, exposed pipes, roofs and shutoffs, so the first hard freeze doesn't turn into a burst pipe call.