Chicago Water Damage Repair, Restoration & Flood Specialists

Chicago's Water Damage Cleanup, Repair and Restoration

Flood Specialists, Inc. is Chicago's leader in water restoration but also provides residential and commercial fire damage restoration, crime scene cleanup, and hazardous material disposal. Restoration is a highly specialized field that requires professional attention. Our technicians undergo intense training regularly to maintain high levels of expertise. We are proud to be members of the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC) and have an "A+" rating from the Better Business Bureau.

We provide water damage restoration in Chicago and surrounding communities

Our guaranteed workmanship and prompt, 24-hour emergency service, has enabled Flood Specialists, Inc. to develop exceptional relationships with our customers and major insurance companies. You can rest assured that when you choose Flood Specialists, Inc. for your water restoration, fire restoration or hazardous material disposal, our technicians will restore your property back to its original condition or better. That's our promise to you.

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#1 Water Damage Restoration company in Chicagoland

ON SITE IN 90 MINUTES - When minutes count and quality matters, Flood Specialists, Inc. is the company to call for restoration services. We'll be there fast to get your home or business back to normal.

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Chicago Water Damage Victims Know - Do You?

- 2012-01-31 09:32:33

People remember their phone numbers, address, how to tie their shoes, and how to get to the office. But when people need to remember to maintain their homes, or at least check for potential problems, people don't do it.

Many people last year learned the hard way that winter time is when it snows and that snow eventually melts. These same people also learned that if they didn't clean their gutters before the snow started, chances were that they'd have problems when the melting snow had no place to drain except over the side of the gutter - right into the side of their foundation, through a crack and into their basement.

Chicago water damage victims won't make that mistake twice. Instead many are spreading the word and giving helpful tips to their neighbors and friends. So, if you have a wet basement because you forgot to do a little preventative maintenance on your home, give us a call and we'll fix it.

Does Your Home Have The Proper Coverage?

- 2011-12-21 08:33:36

Many homeowners have little or no homeowners insurance. Analysis of calls to Flood Specialists shows that almost 80% of the rainstorm calls were sewage backups and/or sump pump failures. Of these a high percentage were under-insured or did not have the proper coverage to pay for cleanup and repairs.

Read Low Premium Homeowners Insurance Is Costly to learn more about this topic.

Did You Know?

The storms on Saturday, July 23, 2011 made it Chicago's wettest day on record since 1871. Although Sunday's rain was heavier in the suburbs, it was enough to make it the second wettest month in Chicago history. According to the National Weather Service, the heaviest rain fell in Little Rock, Boulder Hill, Lemont and Orland Park.

Water Damage Services

Flooded Basement Cleaning

water damage in home Flood Specialists Inc. has extensive knowledge and experience in handling the most challenging water damage repair of structural damage. We fix water damage caused by weather, the common laundry sink overflow, the bathtub overflow and even roof leaks.

A flooded basement caused by a severe storm is very common in Chicago and surrounding communities. The most common damage is sewer backs up due to the overwhelming amount of rain in the drainage system and/or sump pump failure. It's important to call us as soon as possible so we can extract the toxic water, clean, disinfect, dry your basement and dehumidify your house. Failure to act fast can result in mold or other unhealthy bacteria to grow in your home or business.

Storm Damage Cleanup

Storm Damage In Chicago and surrounding communities, summer storms cause extensive damage to residential and commercial properties. These storms sometimes produce dangerous winds and high volumes of rainfall. This can result in a sewer backup requiring sewage cleanup. High winds cause trees and power lines to fall. If it lands on your home or business, serious damage can occur that requires immediate attention. Fallen trees and sewer backups are very common problems.

Crime Scene Cleanup & Hazardous Material Disposal

biohazard cleaning In addition to sewage backups and mold cleanup, we cleanup crime scenes which can include but is not limited to tear gas, fingerprint dust, blood, vandalism, death scenes (homicide/suicide), and industrial chemical and biological spills. Exposure to biological and chemical contaminants can pose serious health consequences. Failure to remove such substances correctly and safely can contribute to unhealthy; even dangerous environments. Our technicians are trained to safely and effectively remove biohazard and crime scene contaminants and dispose of them properly according to OSHA and health regulations. We are equipped with the necessary safety equipment and cleaning products and our technicians help turn an unsafe environment into a clean and safe one.

Fire Restoration & Smoke Cleanup

fire restoration Our trained technicians will test the fire scene for the type of fire and smoke in order to determine the best course of action. Because each fire is different, it creates various types of smoke that requires different cleaning techniques and methods.

Do not try rubbing soot with a rag. Soot can be oily or dry. You will just make things worse by embedding it deeper into the surface.

If your property suffered a complete loss to a fire, demolition and new construction may be the only thing that can restore your property.

Construction & Remodeling

kitchen remodeling When you experience a fire, water, or biohazard disaster, reconstruction or remodeling may be the only restoration solution for your home or business. Some of our customers have chosen remodeling after their homes experienced a fire or flood. Remodeling is a good option for those looking for a fresh start after a disaster.