Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Rockford Area

What Makes Rockford Different

Rockford sits along the Rock River in northern Illinois, with cold winters and stormy springs. Heavy rain and snowmelt raise the river and its creeks, and low homes near the water can flood. Wet basements are the most common water problem here. A sump pump with a battery backup and downspouts that carry water away from the house prevent a lot of damage.

Winter cold splits pipes in outside walls, crawlspaces and unheated garages, and the leak often shows up only when things thaw. Ice dams form on homes with thin attic insulation and push meltwater into ceilings. In a deep cold snap, keep the heat on and let faucets on outside walls drip.

Much of the city’s housing was built long before 1978. Lead paint, old plaster and asbestos in pipe wrap and floor tile are common, so test before you sand, scrape or tear anything out. Heavy storms can also push sewage into basement floor drains. Sewage backup is Category 3 water, so wear gloves and boots and keep children and pets away.