Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in Naperville, Aurora, Joliet and Elgin

What Makes the Western Suburbs Different

The western suburbs sit on flat, clay heavy ground cut by the Fox River, the DuPage River, Salt Creek and the Des Plaines River. Most homes here have a basement, and a flooded basement is the most common call restoration crews answer. Heavy summer storms can drop inches of rain in a few hours, storm sewers back up, and water comes in through floor drains, window wells and cracks in the foundation wall.

Sump pumps carry a lot of the load. A pump that fails during a power outage is how many basements flood, so a battery backup or a water powered backup pump is worth the cost. Sewer backup is not covered by a standard homeowners policy in most cases. Ask your agent about a sewer and drain backup endorsement before you need it.

Winters bring deep freezes. Pipes on outside walls, in crawlspaces and in unheated garages can split, and the leak often shows up only when the thaw comes. Summers are humid, so a wet basement with carpet and drywall can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Start drying the same day.