What Storm Damage Cleanup Can Chicago Homeowners Safely Perform?

1/17/2022 (Permalink)

After a home incurs storm damage, SERVPRO technicians inspect the property to determine the problem areas that need attention.

SERVPRO Technicians Can Handle All Types of Chicago Storm and Flood Damage

Water damage in a Chicago home from the weather can come in many forms, such as wind damage allowing rainwater to enter, tree limbs damaging the structure, or floodwater in the house. 

Many Chicago homeowners attempt storm damage cleanup on their own. However, many actions can be dangerous. SERVPRO technicians have the training to deal with downed limbs and other hazards safely. In particular, when the water has entered the structure, as long as the electricity to the home is on, there can be a danger of electrical shock. 

Temporary Repairs are Part of the Service

After damage from a storm hits a home, SERVPRO technicians inspect the property to determine the problem areas that need attention. The techs have different types of equipment to locate areas of moisture behind walls and under flooring without the need to damage the structure by removing portions of a wall or lifting a tile on the floor. The probes and infrared cameras can give a good overview of the structure's water residues. Additionally, it is not uncommon for the techs to perform actions to stop water from entering the home due to wind or water damage. Typical provisional repairs such as:

• Tarping over damaged roofing
• Boarding up windows broken by winds or limbs
• Placing barriers around doorways or entryways to stop water from entering

In cases where the electricity to the home is non-functioning or turned off for safety, the technicians can bring multiple generators to power their extraction and drying equipment. Other types of tools include saws for removing ruined drywall and vacuums with special attachments for safely pulling out wet insulation from the interior cavities of the walls can dry completely.

SERVPRO of Evergreen Park / South Chicago City at (773) 337-3900 brings professional storm damage cleanup to Chicago properties available around the clock 365 days a year.