The Chicago area is a fantastic place to live as well as a bustling hub of commerce and business. There’s just one problem: we are in an area that is highly susceptible to flooding. Areas like Lombard, Elmhurst, Bensenville, Schaumburg, and Carol Stream can easily food after a heavy rain. To make matters worse, Chicago is known for having an antiquated and outdated drainage system. Where do you think all of that water eventually ends up when it can’t drain properly? You guessed it – your basement or even the ground level of your home.
The Severity of Water Damage
Water damage of any kind can absolutely ruin your home and cause massive property damage. However, flood damage is the most severe type of water damage. It has the potential to cause damage on a large scale in the blink of an eye by ruining carpets, upholstery, and hardwood floors. The biggest problems after a flood are removing the existing water, drying your home, restoring carpet and hardwood surfaces, and cleaning up the dirt and debris that the flood water washed into your home. These are tremendous problems because they can destroy the value of your home.
Insurance Will Only Take You So Far
When a flood strikes your home, insurance isn’t the end to your problems. In fact, it is only half the battle. The other half is working with a professional to effectively restore and protect your home. Some people attempt to save money by trying to do the job themselves, but without the right equipment, knowledge, and experience, it is very easy to make a mistake that costs you boatloads of money.
A lot of people attempt to restore and clean their carpets on their own because they lack insurance or just want to save money. This is a big mistake, for example, because even if you think you have successfully dried your carpets, moisture could still be lurking far below the surface in the padding. In turn, you could be setting yourself up for an outbreak of mold. Once mold picks up momentum, it can be very hard and time consuming to remediate and has the ability to further devalue your home.
Act Fast to Nip Your Problems in the Bud
You really do need to act fast to keep water damage under control. Even if you have been able to remove standing water from your home, there are still secondary problems that can arise to cause even more damage to your home such as mold and musty odors. If you haven’t already removed water from your ground floor or basement, we can help you out. Generally speaking, it is best to contact a professional within the first 48 hours of water damage to avoid further problems.
Reliable Help from Andrew Roto Services, Inc.
Water damage can be a real pain, and there are few other types of natural disasters in the area that can cause such massive damage to your home in Chicago. We proudly protect the homes of the residents of Chicago, Villa Park, Lombard, Elmhurst, Bensenville, Schaumburg, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream, and Roselle. When you need help recovering from flood damage, contact us within the first 48 hours or as soon as possible to prevent further damage to your home.
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