Flooded Basement Cleanup in Wheaton, IL

Flooded basement cleanup and claim paperwork in Wheaton

When a basement floods, the cleanup and the paperwork start together. We extract the water, cut out wet drywall, pull carpet and pad, and set drying equipment that we check every day. While that runs, we photograph the damage, log the moisture readings and measure what came out. ONIT Solutions then rebuilds the basement from a written, itemized estimate.

We work in Wheaton every week, coming in on Roosevelt Road and Naperville Road and through downtown around Main Street in DuPage County. If you are filing a claim, the estimate we write is line by line in the pricing format insurance carriers use, so your adjuster can check it against their own scope. We meet the adjuster at the house if they want. If their scope leaves something out, we explain what was missed and send a supplement with photos.

Flooded Basement Cleanup by ONIT Solutions

What a Wheaton flooded basement cleanup includes

Extraction and tear-out

We get the water up, then remove soaked carpet, pad, baseboard and the bottom of the drywall.

Photos from the first visit

Damage is photographed before and during tear-out, and you get your own copies.

Daily moisture log

Readings are taken and recorded every day the equipment runs, which gives your claim a clear record.

Carrier-format estimate

The estimate is written line by line in the pricing format carriers use, and we meet the adjuster on request.

Sump pump and backup install

We replace a failed sump pump and add a battery backup pump next to it.

Rebuild of the basement

Drywall, insulation, trim, flooring and paint go back once it reads dry and the scope is agreed.

How a Wheaton job moves from water to walkthrough

Call or text any time, and we dispatch as fast as we can. On site, the scope and daily equipment rates are written down before anything is set up. If we find hidden damage, we photograph it, price it and get your written approval before going ahead. The rebuild is scheduled once the scope is settled with you and your carrier, and we walk the finished basement together.

Photos you keep
Daily moisture log
Line-by-line estimate
Adjuster meeting on request
Supplements sent with photos
New pump and battery backup

Flooded Basement Cleanup estimate in Wheaton

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

FAQ

Flooded Basement Cleanup in Wheaton: questions

Can I choose my own contractor for an insurance claim?

You usually can. Your carrier may suggest companies, but the choice is generally yours, and the deductible is yours either way. We are not public adjusters. We document the loss and write a clear estimate.

Does homeowners insurance cover a flooded basement?

It does not automatically. Water or sewer backup is often a separate endorsement on a homeowners policy, and flooding from surface water outside is usually a separate flood policy. Check your own policy before assuming either way. We cannot promise coverage or a payout.

Does Wheaton require permits for basement rebuilds?

It can, when the rebuild includes electrical, plumbing or framing. Extraction and drying do not generally need one. Where Wheaton requires a permit, we pull it and schedule the inspections.

How long does drying take?

It depends on how much water came in and how long it sat. We pull equipment as soon as the readings show dry, area by area. Call or text (815) 585-1750 and we can talk through your situation.

Do you handle flooded basements outside Wheaton?

Yes. We also work in Glen Ellyn, Warrenville, Lisle and Naperville.

Other work we do in Wheaton

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Flooded Basement Cleanup in Wheaton