SERVPRO is Trusted for Chicago Water Damage Restoration Services

9/8/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO has the training and Personal Protective Equipment to safely restore your water damaged home.

Water Damage in Chicago Can Be Severe, But SERVPRO Can Help

Many people do not realize how grave of a problem water damage in Chicago can be. When a part of your home takes on more water than it would typically be able to handle, the home can begin to undergo changes and processes that leave permanent marks on the structure that can take much more time and money to repair than a professional cleanup job. Our certified SERVPRO technicians respond quickly to any calls about water damage we receive to ensure that your home gets the fast and thorough treatment and care it deserves.

The Severity of the Damage

Although all cases of water damage are different, several broad categorizations help us to understand precisely how severe the matter is and what treatment techniques we can expect to use during the mitigation and restoration processes. The water’s color can tell us quite a bit about safety hazards and necessary preventive measures, so be sure to say in your initial phone call whether the water in your home was clear, cloudy, or dark when you first saw it. Once we get an inspector to your home to analyze the situation with a professional eye, we can provide a more detailed assessment of how extensive the damage is and what we need to do to fix it.

What Comes Next?

More severe water damage situations such as floods can take several weeks to restore. These projects usually require more drying time and minor reconstruction efforts such as replacement or refinishing of floor materials. Our drying and restoration times can have much higher variance for smaller spills, but SERVPRO of West Loop / Bucktown / Greektown makes sure to approach every job with the best care we can provide to keep the impact on your life as low as possible.

What are Factors to Consider During the Damage Restoration?

When water leaks and damages property, the main concern many Chicago homeowners have is to restore the property to its preloss state. However, it is crucial to stick with the right steps when performing the restoration processes to achieve the intended goal. We offer professional restoration services and rely on advanced training as well as vast experience to deal with any damage "Like it never even happened."

Time

Speed is a vital aspect of any exercise involving water cleanup in Chicago. Some of the damages like staining or microbial growth that occur after a water spill incident can be tied to the time taken to extract the water. Using sophisticated equipment or advanced techniques are two ways to increase the speed of extraction. Our SERVPRO technicians combine both depending on the situation. For example, we use water extractors or the more specialized injectidry systems to remove water without tearing down the structure. In other cases, we cut vent holes or do a controlled demolition to remove water from concealed areas.

To a certain degree, the total area of the house that requires cleaning is determined by the level of water migration. As the water moves, it dissolves different materials, including dust, pet wastes, and dyes, spreading the residue all over the property. Having a proper way of tracking water migration helps ensure the right outcome. Some typical ways of doing it include controlled teardown of suspect areas and using advanced equipment. Our SERVPRO technicians rely on equipment like FLIR thermal cameras and moisture sensors to track affected areas conveniently.

Types of other Damage

The type of soiling and the materials in the affected areas influence the cleaning approaches chosen. It is easier to remove soils from hard surfaces such as wood compared to porous ones such as carpets. Cleaning should also include structural parts such as walls and subfloors for satisfactory results. Our SERVPRO technicians use pressure washers and professional cleaning agents to remove dirt and grime from hard surfaces. On carpets, we use approaches such as rotary jet or hot water extraction, shampooing, and deluxe preconditioning.

SERVPRO of West Loop / Bucktown / Greektown is your best ally in restoring your damaged property. Call us at (773) 434-9100 and let us leave your home, "Like it never even happened."