Water Damage and Flood Local 773-885-8528
When heavy rains hit and sump pumps in the basement fail, the company that gets there first usually secures the job. Being on call 24 hours a day is a good thing. If a sewer backs up, sump pump fails, toilet overflows, pipe bursts, or foundation in the basement cracks, it is good to have a local water damage company that knows how to dry out the structure immediately.
Having I.I.C.R.C. trained professionals who are certified in water damage restoration and structural drying is not only a plus but a necessity. Cleanup efforts should be begin as soon as possible. There are many write-ups on what to do when your place has flooded. One such publication is Repairing Your Flooded Home, there is good advice, lessons from other damaged properties like Katrina.
Never hurry to get your family back into the home. There must be a thorough cleaning and a complete drying so that the place can be habitable again. Doors may buckle, wood can swell, plaster ceilings and walls may be heavy with water, and floorboards may be loose, joists weakened. There may be holes and exposed nails and screws. Post disaster carbon monoxide poisoning is an ever present issue, such as gasoline power washers in basements. Experts recommend not pumping out a flooded basement until most of the water is gone. Otherwise, walls that collapse could result.
The odor associated with flooding can be quite overwhelming, and can pose a problem for those with respiratory issues. Always get rid of heavily soaked carpeting and padding alike. These become extremely hazardous when inundated with category 2 or 3 water from flooding. Baseboards should be removed to ventilate the wall cavities. Also, the insulation might have to be removed and replaced.
Cleaning up after a flood takes time, expertise and great effort. It should be done systematically by a trained professional, as if this is not done properly there could be devastatingly lasting effects that could run into the thousands in costs. Get it done by a professional and get it done right!
