Water Extraction
Water Extraction - Emergency Service
Compared to fire damage, water damage can be the most difficult to detect. One small area indicating water damage may be more extensive than it appears to the eye. It may result from storm damage, pipe breaks, sewer backup or sump pump failure. Water damage can be devastating. It damages both the structure and personal property. In fact, water damage may cause the building owner to vacate the premises in order to mitigate and restore the property. We mitigate, restore and clean up all damages. We have experts that can detect where the water damage originated from and how extensive it may be. We are also able to restore the property and handle any personal property damage.
Emergency Water Extraction in Chicago and the Surrounding Suburbs
Water does damage fast. After a fire, hose water pools in basements and soaks floors. After a storm or a burst pipe, inches of standing water can ruin a building in a day. Accurate Board-Up & Glass pumps out standing water and removes wet debris as part of our emergency response.
Water problems we respond to
- Standing water after fire suppression
- Basement flooding from storms and sewer backups
- Burst or frozen pipes in vacant buildings
- Rain that came in through a damaged roof or open window
- Sprinkler system discharge in commercial buildings
- Sump pump failure
What extraction includes
We bring pumps and wet vacuums to remove standing water from floors and basements. Soaked carpet, drywall and debris that will not dry are bagged and removed. Air movers and dehumidifiers can be placed to start the drying process. This is the first step before a restoration contractor begins repairs.
Why act right away
Mold can begin growing within 24 to 48 hours in wet materials. Wood floors cup, drywall crumbles and the smell sets in. Fast extraction limits the loss and keeps your insurance claim smaller. Your policy also expects you to prevent further damage after a covered event.
One call for the whole emergency
Water extraction is often needed alongside board up, temporary lighting and winterization. We can handle all of them on one visit and provide a single itemized invoice for your adjuster.
Call Accurate Board-Up & Glass 24 Hours a Day
Accurate Board-Up & Glass, Inc. is based in Hinsdale, Illinois and serves the City of Chicago and the western suburbs, including Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, Western Springs, La Grange, Downers Grove, Westmont and Clarendon Hills. We are licensed, bonded and insured and respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call 708.779.8469 or email info@accurateboardup.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Extraction
How soon can you remove standing water?
We respond 24 hours a day. Pumping usually starts within an hour or two of the call, depending on location and weather. Fast removal limits the damage to floors, drywall and personal property.
What does water extraction include?
Pumps and wet vacuums remove standing water from floors and basements. Soaked carpet, drywall and debris that will not dry are bagged and hauled out. Air movers and dehumidifiers can be placed to start drying.
Can you find where the water came from?
Yes. Our crew traces the source, whether it is a burst pipe, a roof opening, a sewer backup, a failed sump pump or fire hose water, and documents it for your insurance claim.
Why does water damage need to be handled right away?
Mold can start growing in wet materials within 24 to 48 hours. Wood floors cup, drywall crumbles and the smell sets in. Removing the water the same day keeps the loss and the claim smaller.
Is water extraction covered by insurance?
Sudden losses such as burst pipes, storm intrusion and fire suppression water are usually covered. Sewer backup and flood often need separate coverage. Check your policy, and we will document everything either way.
