Flooding and Water Damage Restoration in Wheeling , IL

As a suburb of Chicago serving as a residence for more than 40,000 people, this community continues to grow and thrive as a less bustling alternative to living within the city limits. The area has history preserved by facilities like the Wheeling Historical Society that can educate travelers and locals about the region's history and work to protect its oldest properties. When water damage impacts these structures, our team is a trusted responded to assist with: 

  • Emergency services water damage 
  • Burst pipes
  • Basement flooding
  • Water damage remediation 
  • Flood restoration
  • Ceiling leaks 

How Does Water Clean Up Begin in Wheeling?

The initial mitigation actions that professionals take upon arrival to water-damaged properties often have the biggest impact on restoration's ultimate time and cost. Situations like burst pipes or appliance malfunctions can have far-reaching effects on the structure, spreading water quickly to less accessible areas. Water clean up services involve several practices to deploy evaporative drying tools in our inventory, such as positive pressure systems, air movers, and dehumidification equipment. 

Can Wheeling Homes Get Dry After Burst Pipes?

Burst pipes can allow for moisture and water to migrate into structural cavities and ceiling systems without fast action. With a general contractor license, we can repair the damaged portion of plumbing and provide access for advanced drying tools to reach trapped moisture in wall systems. 

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SERVPRO of Buffalo Grove/Lake Zurich

Flooding or Water Damage? Call Us Today – (847) 279-1940

24 Hour Emergency Water Removal Service

Flooding or water damage can affect your Wheeling  home or business, day or night, without warning. That’s why we provide immediate emergency water damage restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – 365 days a year.

Faster To Any Size Water Emergency

When water damage strikes, a fast response is critical. Day or night, Wheeling  residents and business owners can expect us to respond immediately to your water emergency.

Highly-Trained Water Restoration Specialists

As leaders in the water damage industry, we have advanced training and expertise, not to mention a tremendous amount of hands-on experience.  We use this training and experience to quickly dry your home and restore it back to pre-water damage condition. Our process includes documentation of the drying process to validate your property is dry. Learn about our water damage training and certificates.

Locally Owned and Operated

We live and work in this community too; we might even be neighbors. As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Buffalo Grove/Lake Zurich is close by and ready to respond to your flood or water damage emergency. We are proud to be an active member of the Wheeling  community and want to do our part to make our community the best it can be.

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Our Restoration Process

Every water damage event is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” water damage emergency.

1.  Emergency Contact

The restoration process begins when you call us. Our consultant will guide you through the crisis and may ask several questions to help us better understand the equipment and resources that may be needed.

2. Inspection and Damage Assessment

We carefully inspect your property’s water damage, determining the type of water damage and the areas affected. This is a crucial step to creating an effective plan of action that will result in a successful restoration.

3. Water Removal / Water Extraction

Typically, hundreds or thousands of gallons of water are removed using our powerful pumps and vacuums during the water removal process. We start this process as soon as possible to minimize further damage and to help prevent mold growth.

4. Drying and Dehumidification

After the bulk of the water has been removed, we use specialized equipment to target the water that’s harder to access. Our Professionals use less intrusive, scientific drying methods to draw the remaining water and moisture from your property with air movers and dehumidifiers.

5. Cleaning and Sanitizing

Water damage also affects your belongings, like furniture, clothing, and personal items. We can clean restorable items using a number of specialized cleaning techniques. We also disinfect with antimicrobial treatments and remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

6. Restoration

Restoration is the process or restoring your home or business to its pre-water damage condition. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall and installing new carpet or may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business.

The Trusted Leader in Water Restoration

SERVPRO of Buffalo Grove/Lake Zurich knows what it’s like when a water disaster occurs and we are prepared to react with the right tools and trained professionals. We lead the water restoration industry, and can be trusted to help remediate your water loss. SERVPRO understands how overwhelming a water emergency can be for homeowners. Call us at (847) 279-1940 and let us make it “Like it never even happened.”

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