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Does SERVPRO Handle Smaller Water Damage Cleanup in Chicago?

1/10/2022 (Permalink)

water damaged hardwood; planks cupping and warping A small plumbing issue may not seem like a big deal, but it only takes a small amount of water to cause a lot of damage.

SERVPRO Technicians Can Handle Large or Small Chicago Water Restoration Jobs 

A small amount of water removal in a Chicago property may not seem like a big deal. However, depending on the circumstances, a little water can incur a lot of expense to repair the house.

SERVPRO recommends that Chicago homeowners seek our water damage cleanup services, even when the water spill is situated in a single room in the home.  A supply line break from a washing machine, fridge, or dishwasher may be limited to an area within a house. However, that water has the potential to:

  • Seep under flooring causing warped boards or loosened tiles
  • Ruin walls by wicking into sheetrock
  • Run through floor joists and affect lower levels of the home

All these scenarios require professional attention for the best outcome. The cleanup starts with determining the migration path within the structure and if any contents have received the effects of the water. SERVPRO technicians remove items as needed to get them out of harm's way. 

The extraction phase of the mitigation is where the actual difference between DIY and professional restoration methods becomes apparent. SERVPRO technicians have access to a large assortment of water removal equipment. Most of the time, the techs rely on their portable pumps that pull up water off surfaces and allow the tech to move quickly around an area. This method is ideal for small-scale water damage situations. Another key to this extraction method is to remove as much moisture as possible using multiple wand passes. This action works to lessen the overall drying time needed. 

SERVPRO of Evergreen Park / South Chicago City at (773) 337-3900 brings professional water damage cleanup to any size job in the Chicago area. The IICRC certified techs are available 24/7 to mitigate the damage in the home "Like it never even happened."

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