Combating Secondary Flood Damage in Carol Stream Homes

8/4/2024 (Permalink)

If you find flooding in your home, contact SERVPRO immediately. Call us 24/7 for professional remediation services.

Why SERVPRO® Help Is Crucial for Carol Stream Flood Cleanup

Carol Stream Village in DuPage County was incorporated in 1959 and named after Jay Stream's daughter. Over the years, the village has transformed into bustling suburbs with local enterprises such as DW Nelson Enterprises, Packaging Personified, Inc., Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Carol Stream, IL, Hafkey Business Solutions, and Solid Impressions. Regarding education, the village is served by Glenbard Township High School District 87 and the Community Consolidated School District 93, encompassing schools like Western Trails Elementary, Heritage Lakes Elementary School, and Jay Stream Middle School. The community enjoys a series of summer celebrations yearly at the Ross Ferraro Town Center.  

Storms can considerably contribute to flood damage in Carol Stream homes. Homeowners can be caught unaware and experience a significant amount of water overwhelming the drainage systems and flowing inside houses in just a short period. The water can erode soil around the property, seep into the basement, and cause electrical systems to short-circuit. The moisture from flooding can also impact house contents, leading to the growth of mold. SERVPRO offers effective flood mitigation strategies to minimize these impacts and save you from huge losses. 

Our services include;

• Roof tarp or board up 
• Water removal  
• Ceiling, wall, and floor repairs from water damage
• Decontamination 

Managing Secondary Flood Damage with SERVPRO

Secondary water damage develops if you do not address the primary damages promptly. For example, if drywall and plaster are continuously exposed to moisture, they can sag, crack, or crumble. Mold can grow, weakening the structural material on walls, ceilings, and floors. Also, wooden structures like joists, beams, and frames can begin to rot. A laminate floor can buckle and warp while carpet and pad deteriorate. To prevent the onset of these secondary damages, SERVPRO crews initiate immediate water extraction and drying. We use submersible pumps in places like the basements and wet/dry vacuum to reach confined areas. 

Drying approaches for different areas to minimize damages

• Placing drying mats on hardwood and subfloors to remove moisture on floors
• Placing dehumidifiers near affected walls draws out moisture
• Directing air movers to the ceiling to promote drying

SERVPRO of Carol Stream / East Bloomingdale uses various restoration approaches to resolve flood damage "Like it never even happened." Call us at (630) 830-6236.