If you need flood restoration in Arlington Heights, Chicago, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glenview or Northbrook, then A Emergency can help. They have been in the business for more than 10 years and they are on standby 24/7. Flood damage can result from storm surges, heavy down pairs, melting snow and related conditions. Flooding can be very destructive and cause serious damage to your residential or commercial property. It will likely result in business interruption or interruption to your daily life. It not just natural floods that cause extensive damage. Water damage can result from domestic problems such as a burst pipe, burst geyser or open tap. Whatever the nature and cause of water damage, you will need professional flood restoration services.
Apart from direct water damage, moisture also attracts mold. That is one of the reason why you should not waste time when it comes to flood restoration. Standing water will erode your property structures and attract mold. This will result in greater damage. Standing water and mold also pose serious health risks. Mold can often go undetected as it forms inside walls, underneath flooring and behind cabinets. The team at A Emergency use specialize equipment and tests to detect mold. This means they can perform mold remediation before the situation gets worse.
Flood restoration requires effective water extraction and removal. Everything must be dried properly. Affected areas need to be sanitized and disinfected. Items that can’t be salvaged needs to be discarded. Mold must be dealt with and structural repairs must be implemented. Some of the tasks involved with flood restoration include:
- Water extraction
- Unpacking and salvaging
- Decontamination
- Mold removal & remediation
- De-humidification and drying
- Odor removal caused by water build up, mold and mildew
- Carpet restoration and cleaning
- Stain removal
- Contents Cleaning and Storage
- Repairing of walls, floors and affected structures
- Construction and building repairs
