Directory of Water Damage Cleanup, Removal & Restoration Experts in Chicago, Illinois

Water Damage Cleanup, Removal and Water Damage Restoration in Chicago, Illinois.

Welcome to our directory of water damage cleanup, removal and restoration contractors for Chicago, Illinois. The following frequently asked questions are listed below for your assistance.

What type of services are typically offered by a water damage restoration contractor in Chicago?

Most water damage restoration contractors specialize in emergency flooding situations. Whether the problem is a broken pipe, leaking roof or flooded basement, their job is to remove the water from your home. This can include a wide variety of projects such as fire damage restoration, water removal, flood clean up and flood repair. Because of the nature of the industry, most Chicago water damage restoration contractors are available on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Depending on the contractor, some water damage restoration contractors will perform the rebuild work as well.

What are the steps in a typical water damage restoration project?

1.) Assess the damage. Before dryout work can begin, the extent of the water damage must be properly assessed. Often this is performed with a moisture meter or thermal imaging equipment. A visual inspection alone cannot detect the full extent of saturation. Many materials, such as sheet rock and wood framing, can appear very dry to the touch while holding tremendous amounts of water.

2.)Address the source. The source of the water intrusion must be properly identified and remedied. This may include hiring a third party contractor such as a plumber, roofer or drainage specialist. Occasionally the identification work is performed in conjunction with the tear out of damaged materials.

3.) Remove unsalvageable materials Porous items such as upholstery and carpet padding may not be salvageable. The two biggest factors in determining if a material can be salvage are the type of water (grey, black, etc) and the length of time before dry out.

4.) Dry out saturated materials. A variety of techniques are often employed, including dehumidifiers, fans, heaters, carpet fans and water pumps. In Chicago, contractors also often use specialized equipment to dry out hard to reach areas beneath cabinets and in wall cavities.

5.) Rebuild After the underlying building materials are completely dry, the rebuild process can begin. This may include carpeting, hard wood flooring, cabinets, insulation, sheet rock walls and ceilings, and if the water damage is severe, even framing.