What is the Best Way to Restore my Chicago Home After a Flood?

7/11/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of West Loop / Bucktown / Greektown is your restoration partner when disaster strikes.

The Best Way to Restore Your Chicago Home After a Flood is to Call a Certified Water Restoration Company

Storms can cause damage even if the rain is not catastrophic in Chicago. It only takes a rise in water levels for your home to fall victim to damage result of higher moisture levels as well as the contaminants within storm waters. Quick action is essential to protect your health, and calling a reputable company to address the damage is your first line of defense.

Preserve your Chicago home after flood damage by calling our SERVPRO crew and allowing us to take proper steps towards a successful restoration. Our team trains with industry experts in the latest technology and methods for eliminating traces of water damage. When you reach us at our 24/7 hotline, you can access that knowledge and expertise, which we put to work for you as soon as we receive the call.

What can I do about the dirt and debris floodwaters invite into my home?

As a homeowner, you are right to worry about the outside elements that now reside in your home. Our SERVPRO team knows that some of your possessions, such as carpets, upholstered chairs, and other textiles, may need to be removed from your home for your protection. However, not everything goes into the "discard" pile. We can restore any of your belongings by applying our knowledge. For example, we may be able to spare your valuable documents and photos by using specialized techniques for document restoration. Some steps towards saving your precious items may include:

    •    Air drying
    •    Using dehumidifiers
    •    Vacuum freeze-drying
    •    Vacuum thermal-drying

All options have their use depending on the circumstances and extent of the damage on each of your items. Our SERVPRO team is here to guide you through the process and make the most appropriate action for each surface we clean.

SERVPRO of West Loop / Bucktown / Greektown is your restoration partner when disaster strikes. Call us at (773) 434-9100 and let us leave your home, “Like it never even happened.”