Water Damage Restoration in Joliet, IL

Burst pipes and wet walls in Joliet homes

When a pipe freezes and splits, the water often runs inside the wall for a while before it shows. Our first job is extraction and getting the wet materials open so they can dry. We set dehumidifiers and air movers, add drying heaters when the space needs warmth to dry, and take readings every day. Once everything reads dry, we rebuild the walls, floors and trim we had to remove.

Joliet is on our regular route by I-80, I-55, Route 30 and Route 53, and we work the whole city in Will County, from Jefferson Street to Larkin Avenue. Where an older Joliet house still has plaster walls, drying works differently than with drywall. Plaster holds water longer and does not wick the same way, so we take readings across the wall and dry the cavity behind it, cutting only what has to come out. When plaster does need to be removed, the rebuild is planned so the new section ties into the old wall and the trim goes back where it was.

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What a Joliet burst pipe job includes

Emergency mobilization

We answer around the clock, and the truck is loaded with extraction and drying equipment before it leaves.

Standing water pulled up

Standing water on floors and in carpet is pulled up before the drying starts.

Wall-cavity drying

Dry air is forced into the space behind plaster or drywall so the studs dry without tearing out more wall than needed.

Drying heaters

In a cold house after a freeze, heaters help the dehumidifiers pull moisture out of the structure.

Belongings moved out of the way

Furniture and belongings in the wet rooms are moved out of the way and kept off the floor while we work.

Plaster and drywall rebuild

Removed sections are rebuilt and finished to blend into the wall that stayed, then trim and paint go back.

How we run a Joliet water job

A person answers the call or text, any time, and we work out with you what to shut off while we get moving. On site, we show you the daily rate for each machine in writing before it runs. You get the photos, the readings and the estimate yourself, not only your insurance company. The rebuild is scoped in writing, any hidden damage is priced and approved before we fix it, and we close out with a walkthrough.

A real person answers, 24/7
Plaster dried in place where it can be
Drying heaters when the house is cold
Equipment checked every day
Hidden damage priced before it is fixed
Walls, trim and paint put back

Water Damage Restoration estimate in Joliet

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

FAQ

Water Damage Restoration in Joliet: questions

What should I do before you get here?

Close the main water shutoff, usually near where the water line comes through the basement wall or near the meter. Open a faucet on the lowest floor to drain the lines. If a ceiling or wall is bulging, keep people out of that room. Do not use a household vacuum on the water, and take photos before you move anything.

Will the rebuild need a permit from the City of Joliet?

It can. Drying and removing wet materials do not, but electrical repairs and framing during the rebuild may. We check with the City of Joliet and pull the permits your scope needs.

Do you take water damage calls outside Joliet?

Yes. We cover Shorewood, Crest Hill, Lockport and New Lenox for water losses as well.

How long does a burst pipe take to dry out?

The materials decide. Plaster and wet framing can take longer than drywall, which is why we read the moisture every day and keep the equipment running only until the numbers are dry.

What if my insurance company's estimate leaves things out?

If the carrier's scope misses work the repair needs, we explain the gap to you and send the carrier a supplement with photos and readings. We cannot promise what they approve. Call or text (815) 585-1750 if you want us to look at the scope you were given.

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