Sewage Backup Cleanup in Arlington Heights, IL

Sewage backup cleanup in Arlington Heights

Our first job in a sewage backup is to get the water and everything it ruined out of the house. Carpet, pad, drywall, paneling and insulation it touched come out, because porous materials cannot be cleaned well enough to stay. The hard surfaces left behind are scrubbed and treated with antimicrobial. Then we dry the space, track it with daily readings, and rebuild.

We work in Arlington Heights every week, from downtown and the Metra station out along Arlington Heights Road and Northwest Highway, and we reach it on Route 53. Where an Arlington Heights basement has wood paneling nailed to furring strips on the foundation wall, a backup soaks both, and the gap behind them stays wet long after the floor looks dry. We take the paneling and the wet furring off, clean and treat the concrete wall, and dry it before anything goes back. In the rebuild you can go back to paneling or switch to an insulated wall with drywall.

What Arlington Heights sewage cleanup includes

Paneling and furring off

Wood paneling and the furring strips behind it come off wherever the water reached.

Bare concrete cleaned

The bare concrete wall is scrubbed and treated with antimicrobial, then dried.

Carpet and pad hauled off

Carpet and pad are cut up, bagged and hauled away with the rest of the debris.

Negative air and HEPA

HEPA air scrubbers and negative air run while the materials come out.

Readings until dry

Moisture readings on the wall, slab and framing are taken every day until each one reads dry.

Walls and floor rebuilt

New furring or framing, insulation, drywall or paneling, flooring and paint go in.

How we run an Arlington Heights cleanup

You get our daily equipment rates in writing before setup, along with a list of what has to come out. While the space dries, the rebuild estimate is written line by line in the format insurance carriers use, and we send a supplement if the carrier's scope misses something. Anything we find behind the paneling or drywall is priced in writing and waits for your approval. The rebuild goes on the calendar once the scope is set, and we walk it with you at the end.

Calls and texts answered 24/7
Paneling and furring removed where wet
Concrete walls cleaned, treated and dried
Negative air and HEPA scrubbing
Supplements sent when the scope misses
Your pick of paneling or drywall

Sewage Backup Cleanup estimate in Arlington Heights

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

FAQ

Sewage Backup Cleanup in Arlington Heights: questions

What should I do before you get here?

Do not walk through it, and keep kids and pets out of the basement. Stop using the drains in the house, including the washer and dishwasher, until the line is checked. If you can, take photos from the stairs before anything gets moved.

Does homeowners insurance pay for sewage cleanup?

Sometimes, but sewer and water backup is often a separate endorsement you have to have on the policy. Check your policy or ask your agent. We cannot promise coverage or a payout, and your deductible is yours either way.

How long will it take?

Removal and cleaning come first, then drying until the daily readings show dry. A concrete wall that sat behind wet paneling can take longer to dry, and the readings tell us when it is ready. The rebuild starts once you approve the scope.

Will Arlington Heights need a permit for the rebuild?

It can, if the work includes new framing, electrical or plumbing. Where Arlington Heights requires a permit, we pull it and schedule the inspections. Call (815) 585-1750 if you want to talk it through.

Do you take sewage calls near Arlington Heights?

Yes. We also cover Palatine, Rolling Meadows and Rosemont, and you can call or text (815) 585-1750 from any of them.

Other work we do in Arlington Heights

Nearby

Sewage Backup Cleanup in Arlington Heights