Sewage Backup Cleanup in Frankfort, IL

Frankfort sewage backups and where the new floor stops

Every sewage cleanup we run follows the same order: extract, remove, clean, dry, rebuild. The carpet, pad, insulation and wet drywall bottoms the backup touched are removed and taken out of the house. Concrete, framing and other hard surfaces are then scrubbed and treated with antimicrobial, and the drying equipment runs until the daily readings show dry. Once they do, ONIT Solutions puts the space back together.

We cover Frankfort from Route 30 and Route 45 to LaGrange Road, and I-80 to the north. If the flooring in your basement runs as one continuous floor through several rooms, a backup in one corner raises the question of where the new floor stops. Vinyl plank or laminate that water got under has to come up, and the planks next to it may not have a match left. We lay out the options in writing, a transition at a doorway or the full run replaced, so you and your adjuster can decide.

What Frankfort sewage cleanup covers

Floor and drain area extracted

We pull the water up off the floor and out of the drain area first.

Flooring lifted where water got under

Carpet, pad, vinyl plank or laminate the backup reached comes up with its underlayment.

Drywall and insulation out

The wet lower section of drywall and the insulation behind it are removed.

Antimicrobial on hard surfaces

Slab and framing are cleaned and treated before the dehumidifiers go in.

Flooring options in writing

We write up a doorway transition or a full replacement so you and your adjuster can choose.

Rebuild that matches

New flooring, drywall, trim and paint are installed to fit the rooms around them.

How a Frankfort sewage job runs

You get a free, written estimate before anything is cut, line by line in the format insurance carriers use. We put the daily rates for drying equipment in writing before setup, and the gear comes out when the readings show dry. If the floor or walls hide more damage, we price it in writing and wait for your approval. The rebuild is booked around the days we give you, and we walk the finished floor with you.

Calls and texts answered any hour
Flooring checked for water underneath
Floor options laid out in writing
Slab and framing treated before drying
Equipment out as soon as it reads dry
Finished floor walked with you

Sewage Backup Cleanup estimate in Frankfort

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

FAQ

Sewage Backup Cleanup in Frankfort: questions

What should I do before you get here?

Keep the kids and pets away and do not walk across the wet floor. Stop running water in the house, toilets, sinks, showers and the washer included, so nothing more comes up the drain. If you can, take photos of where the water reached on the floor, then call or text us.

Does homeowners insurance cover sewage backup cleanup?

It might, depending on your policy. Coverage for sewer or water backup is often a separate endorsement, so look at your declarations page or call your agent. We do not promise coverage, but we write the estimate line by line in the format carriers use and can walk the damage with your adjuster.

Does Frankfort require a permit for the rebuild?

Cleanup and drying usually do not need one. If the rebuild includes framing, electrical or plumbing, the village often requires a permit, and we pull it and schedule the inspections where Frankfort requires them.

How long before the new floor goes in?

The floor goes in after the slab reads dry and you approve the scope. Drying time depends on how much water came up and how long it sat, and flooring that has to be ordered can add a few days, which we put in the written schedule.

Which towns near Frankfort do you cover?

We also handle sewage cleanup in Mokena, New Lenox and Orland Park. Call or text (815) 585-1750 any hour, day or night.

Sewage Backup Cleanup in Frankfort