Flooded Basement Cleanup in Downers Grove, IL

Finding the source in a wet Downers Grove basement

We treat a flooded basement as two jobs that happen in order: dry it, then rebuild it. The drying side covers extraction, removing wet carpet, pad, baseboard and drywall, and running dehumidifiers and air movers with moisture readings every day. The rebuild side puts back insulation, drywall, trim, flooring and paint once the readings show dry. If a dead sump pump caused it, we replace the pump and can install a battery backup while we are there.

We cover Downers Grove every week from I-88, I-355 and Ogden Avenue, and into the neighborhoods around Main Street and the Metra station downtown. Before we rebuild, we want to know where the water came from, because the fix is different for each source. A pump that quit, a window well that filled, a crack that seeps after heavy rain and a floor drain that backed up all leave different marks on the floor and walls. If the source was a drain backup, we treat it as contaminated water and clean and disinfect the area before drying.

Flooded Basement Cleanup by ONIT Solutions

What flooded basement cleanup in Downers Grove includes

Finding the source

We trace the water to the pit, a window, a wall crack or a floor drain, and photograph it.

Extraction and tear-out

Water comes off the floor, and wet pad, carpet, baseboard and lower drywall come out.

Antimicrobial treatment

Wet framing and slab get an antimicrobial treatment before the drying equipment is set.

Daily readings

We take moisture readings every day and share them with you.

Sump pump replacement

A pump that burned out or stuck gets replaced and tested with water in the pit.

Battery backup

We can add a battery backup pump so the pit keeps working in a power outage.

How a Downers Grove basement water job runs

Call or text at any hour and we dispatch as fast as we can. You get the daily equipment rates in writing before setup, and the machines come out as soon as the basement tests dry. For the rebuild, we give you a free on-site estimate with a written scope, and changes found once the walls are open are priced and approved by you before we do them. We wrap up with a walkthrough of the finished basement.

We pick up the phone day and night.
We find out where the water came in.
Rates for drying equipment are in writing up front.
You receive copies of photos and moisture readings.
We install new sump pumps and battery backups.
Rebuild changes get your approval in writing.

Flooded Basement Cleanup estimate in Downers Grove

Tell us about the project and we will set a time to look at it.

FAQ

Flooded Basement Cleanup in Downers Grove: questions

Will homeowners insurance cover my flooded basement?

Maybe, and the cause of the water matters. Sewer or water backup is often a separate endorsement on a homeowners policy, so a pump failure or drain backup may only be covered if you have it. Water from outside is usually a flood policy question. Check your policy, and know that the deductible is yours either way. We never promise coverage.

Do I need a permit in Downers Grove?

Possibly for parts of the job. A new pump, a change to the discharge line or electrical work can need one, while drying and drywall repair usually do not. We check with the village and pull what it requires.

How long does the whole job take?

The drying usually runs a few days and ends when the readings show dry. The rebuild follows, and its length depends on how much came out. Your estimate lists the working days.

Why do you care where the water came from?

Because the fix and the insurance claim both depend on it. A seeping wall needs different work than a failed pump, and drain backup water needs cleaning and disinfecting that clean water does not. Call or text (815) 585-1750 and describe what you see.

Do you work near Downers Grove?

Yes. We handle flooded basements in Westmont, Lisle, Woodridge and Lombard.

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