SERVPRO Mitigates Current and Future Water Damage Problems in Chicago

12/17/2019 (Permalink)

Let us assist and make sure that your Chicago home is fully mitigated correctly after a water damage for past, present, and future.

SERVPRO has your back right now and for the future of your Chicago water damage.

A water loss incident can cause a wide range of problems in your home. The obvious ones are soiling and wet materials or contents, which occur immediately. However, other problems can develop later on in the course of the water loss incident that affects your Chicago home, including:

• Growth of Mold Colonies
• Warping, Buckling and Rotting in Wood
• Bad odor
• Sagging Ceiling and Crumbling Wall Panels

Scoping the Water Loss Helps

The type of water damage in your Chicago home can be traced back to what caused the loss. A burst pipe or faulty appliance that releases water immediately necessitates immediate action, and if done correctly, most long-term problems can be avoided. Losses caused by other issues such as plumbing leaks, seepage through walls, or roof leaks may happen gradually or out of sight, creating perfect conditions for long-term damages to occur. Our SERVPRO crews scope the loss site to identify all issues during the loss to ensure we do not leave hidden problems.

Fast Extraction

Fast action helps prevent or minimize most of the damages caused by water loss incidents. Our SERVPRO crews use high capacity pumps and specialized extractors to expedite water extraction. Such action helps minimize water action on materials such as carpets, which delaminate when exposed to water over extended periods. It also reduces the amount of water absorbed by semi-porous materials such as wooden floorboards, which can cause future problems such as mold. Apart from using sophisticated extraction equipment, we also remove barriers such as carpet and pad in the affected area to quicken the process further.

Thorough Drying

High moisture content in a property is responsible for most secondary damages.  Such moisture content can be in wet contents or building materials as well as the air if there are high humidity levels.   Our SERVPRO technicians take steps to dry all areas and contents within the property. We also use thermal hygrometers to check relative humidity and take remedial action where necessary.

Leaving some issues unresolved after a water loss incident can lead to substantial losses in the future. Call SERVPRO of Marquette Park / West Lawn / Ford City at (773) 337-3993 to help resolve the incident, “Like it never even happened.”

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