Winter is in full swing and that means more snow and ice accumulation. While this can cause inconveniences to your daily life, snow and ice also have a pretty substantial effect on your home—especially your roof. While…

After taking the necessary steps to get your roof ready for winter, it’s time to focus on the rest of your house. Temperatures are continuing to drop and it’s important to prepare your home before the weather gets…

December is here and the harshness of winter weather isn’t far behind. Every year it sneaks up on us and we’re surprised by the bone chilling temperatures, excessive snowfalls, and icy conditions. Instead of letting…

Minnesota weather is harsh, especially in the winter. Temperatures frequently drop below freezing, snowfall happens more often than not, and ice accumulates wherever there’s an open surface. Intense cold fronts and…

Owning a home comes with a lot of obstacles. Small, unforeseen problems don’t often get as much attention when compared to larger, more pressing ones, but they should. Over time, small things can create big problems,…

Every homeowner understands how important regular maintenance is. You paint your siding, replace drafty windows, and tuckpoint failing brick and mortar. But how often do you pay attention to your roof? Do you take the…

Have you ever noticed squirrels collecting acorns in the Fall? Or birds flying south? They’re preparing for winter, and it’s a sign that you should be too! However, our Fall maintenance checklist pertains to the…

While it may seem that it makes sense to file an insurance claim before hiring a contractor, you should really involve Elysian Construction in that process. We will work with you and your insurance company to make sure…

If your home suffers damage from a storm it can be very upsetting. You may feel frustrated, helpless or panicked. However, it is very likely that your insurance company will cover some or even all of the repairs that…