American Catastrophe Restoration

What They Do

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• Fire damage cleanup & repair
• Flooring
• Mold inspection
• Painting
• Plumbing
• Remodeling
• Roofing
• Sewage cleanup
• Water damage-related cleanup & repair
• Water damage-related mold removal
• Water damage-related pest control
• Board Ups
• Building Construction
• Cat Service
• Clean Up
• Comprehensive Reconstruction
• Construction Management
• Construction Work
• Drywall Contractors
• Drywall Repair
• Emergency Services
• Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
• Fire & Water Restoration
• Fire Damage Cleanup
• Fire Remediation
• Fire Repairs
• Home Remodel
• House Remodels

In Their Own Words

When disaster strikes you get one chance to make sure repairs are done right. The emotional state following a house fire or flood is devastating, overwhelming and a feeling of helplessness. It is tough to be prepared for something that you never saw coming. Where do you begin? Who do you call? What should you do? Am-Cat is in business to help people get their lives back to normal. During times of unawareness met with unfortunate loss and frustration we take pride in easing that burden! Am-Cat’s team of technicians encompass all aspects of the immediate recovery process, our team will swiftly respond and launch a coordinated process for returning the client’s home or business to full operation just like the day before the catastrophe.

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Before You Call American Catastrophe Restoration

1. Do you take moisture readings every day and will you give me the drying log?
2. Are your technicians certified in water damage restoration?
3. Where do you think the moisture is coming from, and who fixes it?
4. Will you set up containment and negative air, and how will you protect the rest of the home?
5. Do you also do remediation? If so, who checks your work?

Ask for the contractor license your city or village requires, since Illinois has no statewide general contractor license, and check it with the local building department. Also ask for proof of insurance and industry certification for the technicians.

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Read This While You Wait

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• DIY with careSafe DIY Mold Cleanup for Areas Under 10 Square FeetA step by step method to clean up mold under 10 square feet safely, with the gear to buy, what to throw away, why bleach is not the default, and when to stop.
• Call a proMold Testing, When It Is Worth It and How to Read a Lab ReportWhen a mold test is worth paying for, which kind to ask for, why store kits mislead, and how to read spore counts, outdoor controls and a lab report yourself.
• Call a proThe First 48 Hours After a House FireWhat to do in the first two days after a house fire. Safe re-entry, utilities, insurance calls, securing the home, food, medicine and what never to clean.