Insights & Resources
Chicago Restoration Blog
Practical guides on water, fire, mold, storm, and biohazard restoration - written for Illinois homeowners and businesses.
Water Damage
Water Damage Caused by HVAC Drainage in Chicago Homes
Clogged condensate drains are one of the top three sources of summer water damage in Chicago. The fix is cheap. The damage from ignoring it is not.
Water Damage
Sewer Backups in Older Chicago Homes
Pre-1970 neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Pilsen, and Wicker Park have aging sanitary laterals and shared combined sewer sections. Here is what causes sewage backups and how to protect your basement.
Mold
Monitoring Humidity in Chicago Crawl Spaces
Vented crawl spaces in Chicagoland hit 80 percent relative humidity for most of the summer. Here is what to monitor, what the numbers actually mean, and when to call for remediation.
Water Damage
Sump Pump Failure and Basement Flooding in Chicago
Sump pump failure during a heavy spring rain is the most common basement flood in Chicagoland. Here is how the pumps fail and what to do when yours does.
Storm
Tornado and Severe Storm Damage in Chicagoland
Cook, DuPage, Will, and Lake counties average more than a dozen tornado warnings each spring. Here is what to do in the first 24 hours after a storm hits your home.
Storm
Spring Storm Checklist for Chicago Homeowners
Severe weather season in Chicagoland runs from March through June. Use this one afternoon checklist to harden your home before the first round of hail, straight line winds, and tornado warnings rolls through Cook County.
Mold
Mold Prevention in Chicago Homes
Chicagoland humidity makes mold the most common follow on damage after any water loss. Here is what to keep dry, what to monitor, and when to call.
Water Damage
Frozen and Burst Pipes in Chicago: Prevention and Response
Chicagoland sees multiple polar vortex events each winter. Here is how to keep pipes from freezing, how to recognize a freeze before it ruptures, and exactly what to do in the first hour of a burst.
Water Damage
Ice Dams and Winter Roof Damage in Chicago
When attic heat melts roof snow that refreezes at the eave, water backs up under the shingles and into the home. Here is how Chicago homeowners prevent ice dams and recover when one strikes.
Fire Damage
Steps to Cleanup After a Fire in Your Chicago Home
Smoke, soot, and water from suppression all keep damaging your home long after the fire is out. Here is the IICRC order of operations for a clean recovery and a clean insurance claim.
Need restoration help right now?
We're available 24/7 across Chicago and Cook County. Call now or request a free estimate.